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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1899

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

Alhambra Theatre

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

In consequence of the success of "The Strategist " at the Alhambra Theatre, Messrs. Percy St John and W. J. Wilson will continue the run of the piece throughout, the coming week. This afternoon there…

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Dot Little Cherman Band

The Catholic Press · Saturday 7 January 1899 · page 3

Vhen I lay by der window on der bet, so nice and soft, Mit my head py off'ning preezes gently fanned…

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Amusements. Her Majesty's Theatre

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

There will be the customary afternoon performance at Her Majesty's Theatre to-day, on which occasion it is pretty certain that the juvenile portion of the audience will hail the donkey as the hero of "The…

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A Theatre Tug of War. the "Strong Mans" Challenge. an Excited Audience

Evening News · Saturday 7 January 1899 · page 6

There was a crowded, and, at times, excited, audience at the Opera House last evening, when an extra attraction was billed in the form of a tug-of-war (says Friday's Melbourne "Age"). The…

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Town Hall Popular Concerts

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

Mr. Philip Newbury, having returned from Melbourne, has arranged for the resumption of the Saturday popular concerts which he carried on with so much success at the Town Hall last year. The…

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Criterion Theatre

Truth · Sunday 8 January 1899 · page 2

AT last, after a prolonged and most successful run, 'Robbery Under Arms' closes its season on Thursday evening next. On Friday 'Hamlet' will be staged by Mr…

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Palace Theatre

Truth · Sunday 8 January 1899 · page 2

THE Jubilee Singers have provided excellent programmes for highly ap[?]restative audiences during the week, and the greatest success has attended the efforts of this…

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Theatre Royal

Truth · Sunday 8 January 1899 · page 2

WHEN LONDON SLEEPS' has hitched onto Sydney with a mighty hitch and does enormous business. Messrs Holloway and Anderson have every reason to be satisfied…

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Her Majesty's Theatre

Truth · Sunday 8 January 1899 · page 2

"THE FORTY THIEVES"—about the most picturesque crowd of Bill Sykeses that TRUTH has ever known—have done good work during the past week at Her Majesty's, and the…

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Why the Dance Was Post—poned

Sunday Times · Sunday 8 January 1899 · page 11

Concerning the dance, which was post—poned, Sergeant -major chadwick, who was one of the promoters of the affair, stated that the postponement was not on account…

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Give Us a Show. Lyceum Theatre

Truth · Sunday 8 January 1899 · page 2

'MARITANA' succeeded 'Carmen' at the Lyceum on Wednesday evening last, and the production has been successful. The chorus music proves to be much move within the…

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Criterion Theatre

Evening News · Monday 9 January 1899 · page 8

"Robbery Under Arms" continues to draw good houses to the Criterion. For a revival this popular Australian drama has enjoyed a phenomenal run. Its record of eight weeks would be…

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Theatre Royal

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 9 January 1899 · page 3
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In spite of all counter attractions, the drama, " When London Sleeps " goes calmly on its way at the Thentre Royal, and on Saturday evening it was received with much appreciation by a full house…

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Tivoli Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 9 January 1899 · page 3
Also in The Daily Telegraph

A strong programme was presented at the Tivoli Theatre on Saturday, when two performances were given. The popularity of Miss Poggy Pryde, who was accorded enthusiastic honours by the audience,…

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Lyceum Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 9 January 1899 · page 3

" Maritana " having been improved by rehearsal since it was first presented at the Lyceum Theatre now goes much better, and it was not surprising to find on Saturday evening that a well-filled house…

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The Ashfield Brass Band

Evening News · Monday 9 January 1899 · page 3

The half-yearly meeting of the Ashfield Borough Brass Band was held in the Mayor's room at the local town hall, the Mayor presiding. The secretary's report showed that the band started with…

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Amusements. Criterion Theatre

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 9 January 1899 · page 3

The remarkable "run" of "Robbery Under Arms" began its eighth week on Saturday night, when the Criterion was crowded. As usual, the play "went" very smoothly, and its course was…

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The Palace Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 9 January 1899 · page 3

There was a fairly attended matinee on Saturday to witness the performance of the M'Adoo Jubilee Singers at the Palace Theatre, and in the evening this place of amusement was crowded. A fresh…

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