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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1901

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Criterion Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 19 January 1901 · page 13

This evening at the Criterion Theatre, Mr. Alfred Dampier will revive his authorised version of the late Marcus Clarke's famous novel, "For the Term of His Natural Life." In this reproduction of the…

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Her Majesty's Theatre

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 19 January 1901 · page 10

The run of "Australia, or the City of Zero," is now approaching its fourth week at Her Majesty's Theatre, and it still continues to attract large and delighted audiences. Two…

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Bong Race Ball

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 19 January 1901 · page 10

MOSS VALE, Friday.--The Bong picnic race ball was held to-night in Bennett's hall. The evening was delightfully cool, and the attendance large. Many very beautiful costumes were worn by the ladies, of whom…

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Amusements. Her Majesty's Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 19 January 1901 · page 13

This afternoon an important addition will be made to the attractions of the spectacular extrav[?]ga[?]za "Australia" by the exhibition for the first time of cinematograph[?] pictures, showing every detail of the…

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The "No-Ball" Question. January 18, 4.35 a.m

The Australian Star · Saturday 19 January 1901 · page 5

The English counties appear to be willing to accept the decision of the recent meeting of captains respecting howlers who are alleged to throw. Lancashire, however, hesitates in…

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Pictures at the Federal Shows of the Art Society and the Society of Artists. The Pollak Prize for Life-Saving Devices

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 19 January 1901 · page 154

The competition for the Pollute prize offered for the best life-saving devices brought together an extensive exhibit, which was contained in the Navigation-building of the Paris Exposition. Mr. and…

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Miss Amy Simpson's Concert

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 19 January 1901 · page 13

Mr. J. M. Callaghan presided at a meeting of the friends and admirers of Miss Amy Simpson (Mrs. Wilmot) at the Australia yesterday afternoon. Mr. Lawrence Campbell explained the intention of the…

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Town-hall Concerts

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 19 January 1901 · page 10

This evening a popular programme will be presented at the Town-hall. Mr. Arnold Mote's organ solos will include the overture from "William Tell," Batiste's "Andante in G." Berlioz's…

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The Musical Union's Concert

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 19 January 1901 · page 2

The tenth of the interesting series of musical entertainments given by the Granville Musical Union took place in the new Town Hall on Wednesday and assumed the…

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Lyceum Theatre

Truth · Sunday 20 January 1901 · page 2

MR. SHERIDAN staged at the Lyceum Theatre last evening the " New East Lyune." This is one of the best adaptations of Mrs. H. Woods all-absorbing and pathetic work presented here…

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Palace Theatre

Truth · Sunday 20 January 1901 · page 2

THERE has been another message from Mars, this time a shaft of Light that has been observed. This advertising by means of stellar messages is a new development in theatrical…

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Crit[?]rion Theatre

Truth · Sunday 20 January 1901 · page 2

THE change of programme at the Criterion last evening was the revival of "His Natural Life." This great convict drama was well received by a large audience. Mr. Dampier's presentation of…

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Commonwealth Smoke Concert

Sunday Times · Sunday 20 January 1901 · page 9

A very successful and enjoyable social evening or smoke concert to celebrate the founding of the Australian Commonwealth took place at the Equitable Hall on Wednesday. Colonel Lassetter,…

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Band Recital

The Australian Star · Monday 21 January 1901 · page 2

At the Agricultural Ground yesterday afternoon Mr. L. .de Groan's vice-regal military band gave a most enjoyable recital. Conspicuous amongst the items on the programme…

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Theatre Royal

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 21 January 1901 · page 8

The final performance of "[?] Trovatore" drew a great audience to the Theatre Royal on Saturday. The opera is a popular one, and the cast, which included Miss Cocile Lorraine and Mme. Agues…

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Tivoli Theatre

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 21 January 1901 · page 7
Also in The Sydney Morning Herald

"Puss In Boots" was witnessed by large audiences at the Tivoli Theatre on Saturday, the principal performers-- Miss Billie Barlow., Miss Ada Winston Weir, the Haytors, Messrs. H. Shine…

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Palace Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 21 January 1901 · page 8
Also in The Daily Telegraph

"A Message from More" attracted a fine audience at the Palace Theatre on Saturday. The Hawtrey Comedy Company rendered this play of modern mythology with vivacious spirit, and the…

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Criterion Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 21 January 1901 · page 8

The authorised stage verion of Marcus Clarke's realistic romance, "For the Term of His Natural Life" was revived by Mr. Alfred Dampier at the Criterion Theatre on Saturday. Mr. Dampier's…

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