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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1899

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Newbury-spada Popular Concerts

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 11 February 1899 · page 11

Mr. Philip Newbury has arranged an unusually interesting programme for this evening's concert in the Town-hall. The popular tenor will introduce the romance from Weber's…

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Concerts

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 11 February 1899 · page 43

Miss Celia Dampier, assisted by Mr. Henry Staell, and other leading artists, will give a vio lin recital In the Y.M.C.A. Hall on February 8. Md[?]. Cellnski, a brilliant pianist, assisted by…

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Theatre Royal

Truth · Sunday 12 February 1899 · page 2

THE revival of Sims and Buchanan's popular drama, 'The English Bose,' was greeted by a fino home at the Theatre Royal last evening. Whatever mar be the defects…

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Lyceum Theatre

Truth · Sunday 12 February 1899 · page 2

'THE FLYING SCUD' has been nightly winning the Derby at the Lyceum Theatre during the past week, and the attendance to see him do it has been remarkably good…

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Give Us a Show. Her Majesty's Theatre. 'The Geisha'

Truth · Sunday 12 February 1899 · page 2

LA FONTAINE told a story of a mountain in labor. People speculated as to what would be the result; they said: 'At least it will be a city' and waited in awe. But all that…

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Tivoli Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 13 February 1899 · page 4

There was another crowded house at the Tivoli on Saturday night, notwithstanding that the matinee had been also well attended. The leading members of the company, including Frod. Poplar,…

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Lyoeum Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 13 February 1899 · page 4

A large audience witnessed the performance of the "Flying Scud" at the Lyceum Theatre on Saturday. [?] sporting drama has proved popular at the Lyce[?], and will accordingly be followed by…

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Royal Standard Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 13 February 1899 · page 4

Weatherby's Spectacular Dramatic Company played at this house on Saturday night in a piece called "The Unknown." There was a fair attendance, admission being by silver coin. The play…

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The Tivoli Theatre

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 13 February 1899 · page 2

The programme of the Tivoli Theatre on Saturday was diversified and contained several new items. Mr. Hamilton Hill, an old favorite, made his re-appearance and was well received. Miss…

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The Majesty's Theatre

Evening News · Monday 13 February 1899 · page 8

There was a magnificent house at her Majesty's Theatre on Saturday night on the occasion of the third presentation of "The Geisha." From the rising until the fall of the curtain the opera, was…

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Amusements. Her Majesty's Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 13 February 1899 · page 4

"The Geisha " was repeated at Her Majesty's Theatre on Saturday before a crowded house. Mr. George Lauri's acting as Wun-hi caused almost ceaseless laughter, and his wonderful dance brought…

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Amusements. Theatre Royal.—"the English Rose."

Evening News · Monday 13 February 1899 · page 8

The revival by Mr. Chas. Holloway of "The English Rose" on Saturday evening was hailed with satisfaction by an an audience which filled the Royal from floor to ceiling. Messrs. Sims and…

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Town Hall Popular Concerts

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 13 February 1899 · page 4

At the popular concert at the Town Hall on Saturday the programme included several numbers of musical interest, and there was again a great attendance. Mr. Philip Newbury sang for the first time…

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Amusements. Concert at North Botany

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 14 February 1899 · page 6

For the purpose of assisting a lady resident of North Botany a concert and social was held in the local Town Hall on Friday last. There was a large gathe[?]ng, including the Mayer (Alderman D. Lee),…

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Lyceum Theatre

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 15 February 1899 · page 4
Also in The Sydney Morning Herald

"Flying Scud" is rapidly nearing the end of its run at the Lyceum. On Thursday it will finish its second week. Friday night will be devoted to the Macmabon benefit, and on Saturday "The…

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Among the Pictures

Evening News · Wednesday 15 February 1899 · page 4

Looked at from the up-to-date end-of-the-century point of view, they are a quaint lot up in the big island to the north of us—yclept New Guinea. The maidens of that ilk are wofully…

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Theatre Royal

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 15 February 1899 · page 10

At the Theatre Royal large audiences are being attracted by "The English Rose," which Mr. Charles Holloway has staged with special attention to the picturesque qualities which playgoers enjoy…

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Tivoli Theatre

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 15 February 1899 · page 4

At the Tivoll--where crowding audiences are still the rule--Signor Biondi will take a benefit this afternoon, and make his final appearance in Australia. On this occasion Signor Blondi will…

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Amusements. Her Majesty's Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 15 February 1899 · page 10

As was generally anticipated, a general rush has set in for "The Geisha" at Her Majesty's Theatre. The new musical piece is singularly bright and entertaining, and whilst the whole cast is excellent, in…

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