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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1900

3,376 stories in Sydney's papers · page 10 of 169

Give Us a Show Criterion Theatre

Truth · Sunday 21 January 1900 · page 2

MR. HARRY RICKARDS' Tivoli Company seems very happy in its new home at the Criterion Theatre. The change of bill yesterday proved eminently acceptable…

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The Transports. Moravian and Maori King at Melbourne. Troops Attend a Big Concert. Melbourne. Saturday Night

Sunday Times · Sunday 21 January 1900 · page 7

Two transports conveying troops to South Africa are now at Port Melbourne Pier. They are the Maori King and the Moravian, the former carrying the Queensland and the…

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Our Rotten Corporation Municipal Muddling. Civic Concerts and Cronk Contracting

Truth · Sunday 21 January 1900 · page 5

SOME three years ago, when TRUTH first commenced its onslaught on the City Council, in the series of articles headed "Our Rotten Corporation," this paper was…

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Criterion Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 22 January 1900 · page 5

There was scarcely standing room at the Criterion Theatre on Saturday, when Mr. Harry Rickards' Tivoli Company opened for a season ot 12 weeks. A new musical first part, entitled "Caddam Woods,"…

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Amusements. Criterion Theatre

Evening News · Monday 22 January 1900 · page 8

Pending the completion of his new Tivoli Theatre, which will be ready for occupation at Easter, Mr. Harry Rickards on Saturday transferred himself and his company to the Criterion Theatre,…

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Her Majesty's Theatre

Evening News · Monday 22 January 1900 · page 8

The afternoon and evening performances at Her Majesty's Theatre of "Little Ked Riding Hood" were attractive of large audiences on Saturday, and the hearty applauce that was showered…

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The Theatre Royal

Evening News · Monday 22 January 1900 · page 8

It was expected that Miss Edith Crane, who has been indisposed for the past week, would be able to resume her part in "Tess of the D'Urbervilles" on Saturday night, but, owing to a slight…

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Theatre Royal—"tess."

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 22 January 1900 · page 5

Owing to a slight relapse the anticipation that Miss Edith Crane would be able to resume her part of "Tess" on Saturday evening was not realised, but it is probable that she will appear to-night…

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Lyceum Theatre.—" Power and Glory."

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 22 January 1900 · page 5

A large and characteristic audience witnessed the repetition of the sensational drama "The Power and the Glory," at the Lyceum on Saturday evening, and the leading points of the piece were again…

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The Patriotic Fund. Proposed Band Performance at Manly

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 22 January 1900 · page 6

The bandmaster of the 1st Regiment is anxious for his band to play in one of the Manly reserves on an approaching Sunday, the collection to be handed over to the Patriotic Fund. To this end…

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"Tess of the D'urbervilles" at the Theatre Royal

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 22 January 1900 · page 7

At the Theatre Royal a thoroughly artistic representation of "Tess of the D'Urbervilles" enjoys large support. The success of the production is largely due, so far as individuals are concerned,…

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The War Theatre. Slow but Certain Moves. The Enemy Alarmed

The Australian Star · Monday 22 January 1900 · page 5

Steadily, and with much determination, is General Buller moving his men in Natal Detachaments have gone out in two directions, and are now close to Ladysmith, which will…

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Civic Concert

Evening News · Monday 22 January 1900 · page 8
Also in The Sydney Morning Herald

The civic concert at the Town Hall on Saturday evening was an immense success. There was a large and appreciative audience, and there was presented an excellent bill, to which many…

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The Contingents in Melbourne. Enthusiastic Reception. Entertained at the Exhibition Building. a Patriotic Concert. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 22 January 1900 · page 8

The steamer Moravian, with the further instalment of troops from New South Wales for South Africa, arrived at Port Melbourne at 11 o'clock on Friday night but owing to tho absence of the steam tug it…

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The Civic Concerts

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 22 January 1900 · page 7

There was a fair attendance at the Civic concert last Saturday evening at the Town-hall. The programme contained several sterling musical items, and every number proved acceptable. M…

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Pen Pictures of the War

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 23 January 1900 · page 7

Under the above heading the "Westminster Gazette" publishes the following:- "I HAD NO IDEA I HAD BEEN SHOT." "A highly interesting letter respecting the Elands…

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Freemasons' Hotel Concert

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 23 January 1900 · page 9

A grand concert was given at the Freemasons' Hall, York-street, last evening, in aid of the widow of the late Francis R. Goodwin, who was fatally injured in a tr[?] accident at Botany on December 9…

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Promenade Concert at Five Dock

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 23 January 1900 · page 9

A moonlight promenade concert was held in the grounds of the rectory, Five Dock, on Friday night. There was a large gathering. Seate were placed ati[?] tervals a boutthe grounds, which were illuminated. The…

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Bicycle Club Concert

The Australian Star · Tuesday 23 January 1900 · page 8

Arrangements in connection with the Sydney Bicycle Club's smoke concert, to be held on Tuesday, 30th inst., at the New Masonic Hall. Castlereagh-street, in aid of the…

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