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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1899

3,578 stories in Sydney's papers · page 2 of 179

Alhambra Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 4 January 1899 · page 7

Messrs. St. John and W. J. Wilson's company is now appearing at the Alhambra Theatre in "The Strategist." This amusing farcical comedy brings forward Mr. Frank Hawthorne in the role of the…

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Theatre Royal

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 4 January 1899 · page 7

The Theatre Royal was again crowded last night, so that "When London Sleeps" is likely to enjoy a prolonged run under Mr. Charles Holloway's management. The scenes from circus life, the…

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Criterion Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 4 January 1899 · page 7

The fortieth performance of "Robbery Under Arms" will be given at the Criterion Theatre tonight, an astonishing record for a revival of a drama that has been staged so often. Mr. Alfred…

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Palace Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 4 January 1899 · page 7

M'Adoo's Jubilee Singers are now presenting a highly effective programme at the Palace Theatre, as the jubilee choruses include "Roll, Jordan," "Walking in Light," and "Turn Back Pharaoh's…

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Lyceum Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 4 January 1899 · page 7

At the Lyceum Theatre Wallace's tuneful opera "Martiann" will be revived to-night, Mr. Rivers Allpress conducting the musio and Mr. E. Farley directing the stage. The name-part is one in which…

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Band Recitals. to the Editor

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 4 January 1899 · page 7

Sir,--I shall feel grateful if you will, through the medium of your widely-circulated journal, endeavor to elicit the reason why the powers that be have incurred expenditure for the erection of the…

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Amusements. Her Majesty's Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 4 January 1899 · page 7

There will be a matinee performance of "The Forty Thieves" at Her Majesty's Theatre to-day, when a[?]great many children are sure to be present. The portions of the beautiful spectacular burlesque…

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Highland Society's Concert

Evening News · Wednesday 4 January 1899 · page 3

The Scottish national concert in the Town Hall on Monday was a fitting termination to the Highland Society's annual sports meeting held at the Sydney Cricket Ground during the day. The vast…

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The Concert

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 4 January 1899 · page 4

In the evening a concert was held in the Oddfellows' Hall, under the auspices of the Association, and there, was a very good attendance. The items were supplied by…

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Amusements. the Lyceum Theatre, "Maritana."

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 5 January 1899 · page 3

Interest in the series of operatic performances now being given by the Messrs. Macmahon, was greatly Increased by the brightly-staged production last night of "Maritana." The ballad opera,…

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Lyceum Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 6 January 1899 · page 6

We are requested to mention that Miss Lulu Zesch appeared as Lazarillo on Wednesday night, not Miss Loveday, as stated in the programme…

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Opening the Election Ball

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 6 January 1899 · page 6

A meeting of electors of North Brisbane was this evening convened by the Queensland Political Association with the object of arranging for the selection of candidates for North Brisbane…

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Amusements. Her Majesty's Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 6 January 1899 · page 6

Miss Pattie Browne, whose place, owing to indisposition, was creditably filled by Miss Katie Towera at Her Maitsty's Theatre on Wednesday, resumed her part as Ganem last night. The piquant actress…

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The Gatton Tragedy. Startling Rumours in Circulation. Anonymous Invitations to the Ball. GATTON

The Australian Star · Friday 6 January 1899 · page 6

A somewhat startling statement has been circulated to-day, and it appears to be very well founded. It is said that some few years ago some of the members of the Murphy…

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Theatre Royal

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 7 January 1899 · page 10
Also in The Daily Telegraph

"Whilst London Sleeps" continues to draw large audiences at the Theatre Royal, owing no doubt to the changeful character of the scem[?]e effects, upon which Mr. Charles Holloway has…

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Lyceum Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 7 January 1899 · page 10

At the Lyceum Theatre the revival "Maritana" shows every appearance of catching on with the public. The opera itself is one of the most popular in the English repertoire, and Mme. Lilian Tree is…

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Criterion Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 7 January 1899 · page 10

The last nights of "Rubbery Under Arms" are announced at the Criterion Theatre, as Mr. Alfred Dampier will make his final appearance in the Australian drama next Thursday evening. The piece…

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Palace Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 7 January 1899 · page 10

M'Adoo's Jubilee Singers continue to present a succession of bright entertainments at the Palace Theatre, where there will be the usual matince this afternoon. Strong points in the programme are the…

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Tivoli Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 7 January 1899 · page 10

This afternoon and again in the evening there will be a change of programme at the Tivoli Theatre, where Miss Peggy Pryle will sing "Rin," "Not There," "The Servant," and "The Lily of…

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