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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1901

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Palace Theatre

Truth · Sunday 10 February 1901 · page 2

"A MESSAGE FROM MARS" was preceded at the Palace Theatre last night by a curtain raiser in one act, "Into the Night." Of more dramatic interest was the production…

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Obscene Pictures. a Frenchman's Filth. Corrupting a Young Woman

Truth · Sunday 10 February 1901 · page 4

WHILST the proceedings were in full swing at the Water Police Court on Tuesday morning last, a dark-browed, ferociouslooking individual was brought into the…

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Palace Theatre

Evening News · Monday 11 February 1901 · page 8

Another selection from the Tepertaire of Mr. W. F. Hawtrey was produced, on Saturday night at the Palace Theatre, namely, a one-act piece entitled "Into the Night." It Is a pathetic…

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Lyceum Theatre

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 11 February 1901 · page 7

"The Ladder of Life," staged by Mr. William Anderson, at the Lyceum, bids fair to have as long and successful a run here as It did in Melbourne. The gorgeous spectacular effects and…

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Theatre Royal

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 11 February 1901 · page 4
Also in Evening News

The close of the season of opera at the Theatre Royal on Saturday night was witnessed by a large and enthusiastic audience. A farewell performanes of "Tannhauser" was given on the occasion. The…

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Tivoli Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 11 February 1901 · page 4
Also in The Daily Telegraph, Evening News

On Saturday the last matinee and night performances ot Mr. Harry Rickards's pantomime prodection, "Puss in Boots," were given at the Tivoli Theatre before good audiences. The performances…

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Criterion Theatre

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 11 February 1901 · page 7

"The Bush King" continues his picturesquely sensational career at the Criterion, where his exploits were watched by another packed house on Saturday night. Mr. Rofle, as Midnight, is…

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The Palace Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 11 February 1901 · page 4

The performance of "A Message from Man" was prefaced on Saturday night at the Palace Theatre by a one-act play called " Into the Night." by Arnold Denburm. It is a rather stronly-conceied…

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The Criterion Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 11 February 1901 · page 4

Mr. W. T. Lincoln's drama, "The Bush Kingg," is having a successful run at the Criterion Theatre. The piece is replete with sensation at incidents, to the interpretation of which Mr. Dampier…

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Turner V. Ball

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 12 February 1901 · page 3

Mr. J. L. Campbell (Instructed by Mr. N. E. Gregg) appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr. O'Reilly (Instructed by Mr. E. H. Gardner) for the defendant, at the District Court. This action was…

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Amusements. Tivoli Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 12 February 1901 · page 6

The Tivoli Theatre will be re-opened to-night, when Mr. Rickards will [?]tiate his regular vandeville and variety [?]son…

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District Court. (Before His Honor Judge Gibson.) Responsibilty of a Carrier. Turner v. Ball

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 12 February 1901 · page 7

Mr. J. L. Campbell, instructed by Mr. Norman Gregg, appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr. O'Reilly, instructed by Mr. E. H. Gardner, for the detendant. This was an action against the defendant, a carrier,…

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Smoke Concerts

Evening News · Tuesday 12 February 1901 · page 8

On Sunday evening the Professional Musicians' Association of Australasia held its usual monthly smoke concert at the rooms of the association, Rowe-street, and there was a large attendance,…

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Criterion Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 13 February 1901 · page 9

W. J. Lincoln's Australian drama entitled "The Bush King" is still doing satisfactory business at this place of amusement; but it is to be staged for only three more nights, as on Saturday next there is…

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Theatre Royal

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 13 February 1901 · page 6

Mr. J. C. "Williamson advertises that the Royal Cemedy Company will perform "A Pair of Spectacles." preceded by "Bubbles." at the Royal on Saturday night next. His Excellency the…

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Palace Theatre

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 13 February 1901 · page 6
Also in The Sydney Morning Herald

"A Message from Mars" is now in its last fortnight at the Palace…

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