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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1899

3,578 stories in Sydney's papers · page 8 of 179

Scene in Court. a Song and Dance Artist. Amuses Those Present

Evening News · Wednesday 25 January 1899 · page 6

John Clifford, 33, laborer, created a sensation at the Central Police Court this morning. He was charged with having insufficient lawful means of support, but really if his conduct in the…

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Town Hall Popular Concerts

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

Mr. Philip Newbury bas arranged a special holiday programme for his Anniversary Night concert at the Town Hall to-morrow. The members of the Victorian and New South Wales cricket teams will…

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Town Hall Popular Concerts

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 26 January 1899 · page 3

Mr. Philip Newbury will give an extra holiday concert at the Town Hall to-night, when he will sing " The Holy City " and other ballads. Mme. Emily Spada and the city organist have also been engaged,…

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Town Hall Popular Concerts

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 27 January 1899 · page 6

There was an immense attendance at the ex[?] concert given by Mr. Philip Newbury at the Town Hall for the holiday night. The tenor gave a robustly effective rendering of "The Holy City,"…

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Theatre Royal

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 28 January 1899 · page 12

" When London Sleeps " is still pursuing the even tenor of its way at the Theatre Ruyal, where Mr. Charles Halloway does not at present announce any chunge of programme as imminent. The new…

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Alhambra Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 28 January 1899 · page 12

There will be another change of programme tonight at the Alhambra Theatre, where Whitfield's All-Star Variety Company will be concerned in an entertainment to which Messrs. Will Stevens, Alf…

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Criterion Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 28 January 1899 · page 12

Last night Mr. Alfred Dampier completed at the Criterion Theatre one of the most successful seasons he has over held in Sydney. "His Natural Life" was staged for the last time before a crowded house,…

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Tivoli Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 28 January 1899 · page 12

At the Tivoli Theatre this afternoon and evening Mr. Harry Rickards's Company will change their bill. The Sisters Phillips and Brothers Lorenzi enter upon the last week of their laughable sketch " In a…

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Lyceum Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 28 January 1899 · page 12

At the Lyceum Theatre the Messrs. M'Mahon have now " The Flying Scud " in a state of forward preparations, so that not many more opportunities are likely to be afforded playgoers of…

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Palace Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 28 January 1899 · page 12

Mr. Orpheus M'A[?]oo Jubilee Singors will make two farawell appearances at the Palace Theatre to-day, as they perform both afternoon and evening beforr entering upon their suburbn tour. Scenes…

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The Theatre Royal

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 28 January 1899 · page 4

No change of bill for immediate presentation is yet announced at the Theatre Royal. This may, be taken as high praise for "When London Sleeps," which has filled the Royal night after…

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Young Folks. The Centipede's Dance

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 28 January 1899 · page 217

The centipede was quite convinced That she knew how to dance; She hadn't learnt, but felt she might Just leave her steps to chance…

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Amusements. Her Majesty's Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 28 January 1899 · page 12

This afternoon there will be the customary performance of "Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves" at Her Majesty's Theatre The glittering effects and changeful rainbow lines displayed in the…

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"When London Sleeps" at the Theatre Royal

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 28 January 1899 · page 212

The Holloway and Anderson Company has enjoyed a steady run of success since the holidays with the sensational melodrama, "When London Sleeps," at the Theatre Royal. Our sketches give a good idea of the production. The heroine is found in a circus, and we have the scene sketched in which her cousin apprises her of the fact of her being an heiress, and an humble circus girl friend declares herself ready to accompany and protect her in the new world of…

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Books and Bookmen. Notes on Writers and Books. About Tissot and His Wonderful Pictures of Christ. My Properties

The Catholic Press · Saturday 28 January 1899 · page 5

I own no park, I keep no horse, I can't afford a stable, I have no cellar stored with wine, I set a frugal table…

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Town Hall Popular Concerts

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 28 January 1899 · page 12

To-night's programme at the Town Hall Popular Coucerts will include the famous madrigal duet from "Romeo and Juliet," which will be rendered by Mr. Philip Newbury and Mine. Emily Spada. Mr…

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Mdlle. Celinskts Concert

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 28 January 1899 · page 12

Mdlle. Colinski, the now pianist, who: will shortly give an invitation concert at the Town Hall,; though of Polish descent, [?]is an Australian by birth, and has already won distinction in…

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Concert at Ryde

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 28 January 1899 · page 4

A successful moonlight promenade concert was held in the Rectory Gardens, Ryde, on Wednesday night in aid of tho funds of St. Anne's Church. There was a fair attendance,…

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A Cricketers' Concert

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 28 January 1899 · page 8

The huge heart of Mr. J. O'Connor, the genial secretary of the Blacktown Cricket Club, thumped with joy at the sight of the big audience that listened to his…

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The Moonlight Concert

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 28 January 1899 · page 4

The first of, it is to be hoped, a long series of moonlight concerts given, by the members of the newly formed. Parramatta Town Band, in the Park on Tuesday…

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