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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1899

3,578 stories in Sydney's papers · page 13 of 179

Theatre Royal

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 8 February 1899 · page 8

The last three nights of " When London Sleeps " ars announced at the Theatre Royal, where the drama will au Friday complete the seventh week of its run. The attendances have continued…

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The Lyceum Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 8 February 1899 · page 8

At the Lyceuin Theatre " Tbe Flying Send" is attracting large audiences, the old piece having apparently abundance of vitality in it. The character of Nat Gosling, the Shrewd old trainer and jockey,…

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Amusements. Her Majesty's Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 8 February 1899 · page 8
Also in The Daily Telegraph

This afternoon the final malineo performance of " The Forty Thieves " will be given at Her Majesty's Theatre, and in the evening the pantomime company, which opens at Newcastle on…

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Ball Inn Grounds, Heeley. Messrs. Rodger's and Bannister's Handicap—Victory of Prestage (Darlaston)

Referee · Wednesday 8 February 1899 · page 6

The £100 130yds Christmas Handicap promoted by Messrs. R. Rodgers (the promoted of the grounds) and the well-known Ped; Bob Bannister, of She[?]eld, which…

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Miss Celia Dampier's Concert

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 8 February 1899 · page 8
Also in The Daily Telegraph

Miss Colia Dampier, a young violinist Irom New Zealand, now introduced here by Mr. H. Staell, will make her debut at the Y.M.O. A. Hall to-night, when her concert will be under vice-regal…

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Mlle Celinski's Concert

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 8 February 1899 · page 8

His Excellency the Governor, Viscountess Hampden, and suito will be present at Mlle, Celinski's invitation concert at the Town Hall to-morrow night. Mlle. Coliuski will play Mondelsiohn's "Caprice…

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Town Hall Popular Concerts

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 8 February 1899 · page 8

Mr. Philip Newbury will give another popular concert at the Town Hall on Saturday, when he will sing " So Faro Then Well " (from " Doris "), " In Native Worth," "When the Orb of Day,…

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The Celinski Concert

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 8 February 1899 · page 7

A fine programme has been prepared for Mdlle, Celinski's debut at the Town-hall to-morrow night, in the presence of the Governor and suite. Great interest has been aroused by reports of the…

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Hordern's Band

Evening News · Thursday 9 February 1899 · page 2

A meeting of the employees of A. Hordern and Sons was held on Tuesday night in the New Masonic Hall, for the purpose of forming a brass band in connection with the establishment…

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Her Majesty's Theatre

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 9 February 1899 · page 3

The pantomime ended its successful run yesterday with afternoon and evening performances, both of which were largely attended. To-night "The Geisha," the Japanese musical comedy,…

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Amusements. Her Majesty's Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 9 February 1899 · page 6

"The Geisha" will be produced at Her Majesty's Theatre to-night. Miss Florence Perry, the new prima donna of the company, will make her debut here in the Japanese opera. Mr. William Paull,…

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Gordon Memorial College. Ball at the Hotel Cecil. LONDON, February 8, 4.54 p.m

The Australian Star · Thursday 9 February 1899 · page 5

A ball was held at the Hotel Cecil last night in aid of Lord Kitchener's fund for the Gordon Memorial College at Khartoum. The function was brilliant, and increased…

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Miss Celia Dampier's Concert

Evening News · Thursday 9 February 1899 · page 6
Also in The Sydney Morning Herald

An interesting debut took place last night at the Y.M.C.A. Hall in the person of Miss Celia Dampier—a very young lady from New Zealand— and already a violinist of conspicuous merit and…

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Concert at Willoughby

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 9 February 1899 · page 6

A concert in aid of the Willoughby Wesleyan Church organ fund took place in the Chatswood Hall on Tuesday last under the direction of Miss Maud M. Pincombe. The principal item rendered…

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Oddfellows' Smoke Concert

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 9 February 1899 · page 6

A smoke concert, to celebrate the 48th anniversary of the opening of the Loyal United Brothers Lodge, G.U.O.O.F., was held on Monday evening last, in the hall, Castlereagh-street. The chair was…

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Mdlle. Celinski's Concert

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 9 February 1899 · page 6

His Excellency the Governor, Viscountess Hampden, and suite will be present at Mdlle. Celinski's concert at the Town Hall to-night, when that pianist will make her first and only appearance here. The full…

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Celinski Concert

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 9 February 1899 · page 3

Mdlle. Celinski gives her concert at the Townhall to-night, and will use a fine Broadwood concert grand pianoforte for the occasion. The programme, which appears in our advertising…

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