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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1899

3,578 stories in Sydney's papers · page 7 of 179

Palace Theatre

Truth · Sunday 22 January 1899 · page 2

THE tuneful Jubilee Singers record another week's big business at the pretty Palace. This is news TRUTH is glad to bear but it is not by any means pleased to note the…

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Lyceum Theatre

Truth · Sunday 22 January 1899 · page 2

LAST evening's attendance at the Lyceum to witness the revival ol Dion Boucicault's famous drams 'Formosa' was pretty nearly a record one. It is a very long time since…

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Big Hats at the Theatre

Sunday Times · Sunday 22 January 1899 · page 11

The following is: from "Boondi's note in the current "Referec" The matinee hat is still in evidence at our various shows ; a matter which reminds…

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Tivoli Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 23 January 1899 · page 3

The programme at the Tivoli on Saturday afternoon and evening; included a large number of novel items, and introduced a couple of new people. Miss Ethel Yorke and Miss Nellie Wilson, who have…

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Palace Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 23 January 1899 · page 3

M'Adoo's Jubilee Singers had a very satisfactory attendance at their matinee on Saturday, and in the evening the now programme secured a well-filled house. Nearly all the numbers in the first part,…

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Criterion Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 23 January 1899 · page 3

A matinee performance of " Hamlet " took place at the Criterion Theatre on Saturday afternoon and attracted a fair amount of patronage. In the evening " For the Term of His Natural Life " was…

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Theatre Royal[?]

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 23 January 1899 · page 3

" When London Sleeps " was patronised by a fine house at the Royal, and the drama was once more received with the greatest cordiality. There is no sign of the last nights being announced…

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Royal Standard Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 23 January 1899 · page 3

Mr. Madeley's dramatic company gave the sensational drama, " Divoreed," at the Royal Standard Theatra on Saturday night. The piece,.which abounds in exciting incident, evidently pleased the…

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Amusements. Lyceum Theatre—"formosa."

Evening News · Monday 23 January 1899 · page 8

So many years have elapsed since "Formosa" was last played in Sydney that its revival on Saturday evening had for many playgoers all the interest of a new piece. The…

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"When London Sleeps" at the Theatre Royal

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 23 January 1899 · page 3

Another full house witnessed this spectacular production at the Theater Royal on Saturday night. The best scenes were, as usual, loudly applauded. The part of Captain Rodney Hayes,…

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The Newbuby-spada Concerts

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 23 January 1899 · page 3

The concert given at the Town Hall on Saturday night under the direction of Mr. Philip Newbury and Madame Spada was one of the most interesting of the series. The programme embraced…

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Amusements. Criterion Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 24 January 1899 · page 8

This evening "His Natural Life," which is drawing large audiences at the Criterion Theatre, will be performed in the presence of the officers and committee of the Intercolonial Sailing Carnival and of…

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Moonlight Concert

Evening News · Tuesday 24 January 1899 · page 4

Members of the Masonic Club and their friends, to the number of between 600 and 700, had an enjoyable harbor excursion by moonlight last night. The steamer Brighton was chartered, and the…

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A Sunday Concert at Hay Mr. Harry Cogill Fined

Evening News · Tuesday 24 January 1899 · page 5

HAY, Monday.—Mr. Harry Cogill, the well know corner man and theatrical manager, was summoned before the local bench this morning charged that he did…

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The Cumberland Band

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 25 January 1899 · page 2

The Cumberland Band negotiated a most enjoyable programme in the band house, Alfred Square, Monday night. The musicians were under the eye of Mr. A. J…

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Tivoli Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 25 January 1899 · page 8

Thors will be a special matinee at the Tivoli Theatre to-morrow, when Miss Peggy Pryde, the Sisters Phillipa and Brothers Loronzi, Mr. Fred Poplar, and the leading members of Mr. Harry…

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Palace Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 25 January 1899 · page 8

The lost four nights of McAdoo's Jubilee Singers are announced at the Palace Theatre, where two farewell matinees will be given, the first on Anniversary Day and the second on Saturday. The…

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Theatre Royal

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 25 January 1899 · page 8

At the Theatre Royal "When London Sleeps" continuos to draw large audiences, and no change of programme is anticipated for the present. Mr. Charles Holloway has staged the consational drama…

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Criterion Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 25 January 1899 · page 8

Mr. Alfred Dampier, who is closing a wonderfully successful season at the Criterion Theatre to crowded housos, will give a holiday matinee performance of "His Naturul Life" to-morrow. The Australian…

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The Theatre Royal

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 25 January 1899 · page 7

Despite the circumstance that "When London Sleeps" has now been played at the Theatre Royal for over a month, its ability to draw large and interested audiences shows no sign of falling…

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