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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1902

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Criterion Theatre

Truth · Sunday 5 January 1902 · page 2

A GREAT many men will do a great many things for the sake of a woman. Thousands of people have crushed into the Criterion Theatre during the week "For the Sake of a Woman." She is…

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Tivoli Theatre

Truth · Sunday 5 January 1902 · page 2

SEVERAL artiste new to Australian audiences, and brought specially from America by Mr. Harry Rickards, made their first appearance at the Tiv. yesterday. There were large audiences…

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Palace Theatre

Truth · Sunday 5 January 1902 · page 2

IN the midst of a "boom" season of "Hans the Boatman," Mr. Charles Arnold, on account of failing health, holds out his hand to say good-bye. His doctor has ordered him rest,…

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Empire Theatre

Truth · Sunday 5 January 1902 · page 2

"ROBINSON CRUSOE" still holds the Boards at the Empire, and is likely to do so for some weeks to come, judging from the patronage bestowed upon the pretty little pantomime…

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Theatre Royal

Truth · Sunday 5 January 1902 · page 2

"ALICE IN WONDERLAND" has filled the Royal every evening and at the matinees as well since the Boxing Night performance. Unlike some smaller managers, Mr. Williamson is not above…

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Champion Band Contest

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 6 January 1902 · page 5

The weekly meeting of the committee in connection with the champion band contest took place on Saturday, under the presidency of Mr.John Moore. It was decided to apportion the Government grant…

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Criterion Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 6 January 1902 · page 3
Also in The Daily Telegraph

The Criterion Theatre was filled in every part before the curtain rose on " For the Sake of a Woman " on Saturday. Mr. Charles Holloway has staged the new drama with more than ordinary…

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Theatre Royal

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 6 January 1902 · page 3
Also in The Daily Telegraph

The spontaneous and hearty appreciation by the large audience which witnessed the initial performance of the panto[?]e " Alice in Wonderland " at the Theatre Royal has been well sustained. On…

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Tivoli Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 6 January 1902 · page 3
Also in The Daily Telegraph

Crowded audiences attended both the matinee and evening performances at the Tivoli Theatre on Saturday, when programmes which proved entirely to the taste of the patrons of this popular house were…

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Empire Theatre

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 6 January 1902 · page 7

Both performances of the pantomime of "Robinson Crusoe--his man Friday and the Giddy Goat," by Mr. Fuller's company, at the Empire Theatre, were largely patronised on…

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Palace Theatre

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 6 January 1902 · page 7
Also in The Sydney Morning Herald

Every available seat in the Palace Theatre was occupied on Saturday evening, when Mr. Chas. Arnold and his company gave another representation of "Hans the Boatman." Mr. Arnold…

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Lyceum Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 6 January 1902 · page 3
Also in The Daily Telegraph

" Greed of Gold " drew a crowded house at the Lyceum Theatre on Saturday night. All the sensational situations were applanded, and Mr. William Anderson will probably continue the run of the drama…

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The Approaching Band Contest

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 6 January 1902 · page 7

At the weekly meeting of the committee, held on Saturday, Mr. John Moore presiding, details pertaining to tho forthcoming championship hand contest were discussed and satisfactorily…

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The Empire Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 6 January 1902 · page 3

The bill presented on Saturday at the Empire Theatre differed but little from that of the preceding week.The panto[?]e " Robinson Crusce " was presented with the same cast as in the preceding…

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Band Contest Art Union

The Australian Star · Tuesday 7 January 1902 · page 3

The committee of the above movement met on Saturday, and dealt with a number of important details Incidental to its proper conduct. With regard to the amount granted…

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