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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1902

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Amusements. Her Majesty's Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 7 January 1902 · page 7

"La Gioconda," a work of unusual magnitude and spectacular beauty, was repeated under Signor H[?]zon's musical direction last night at Her Majesty's Theatre. The beautiful "Bullet of the Hours"…

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La Grippe Again Starts the Ball. the Case of Mrs. A. WEBSTER. (For the "Redfern Times.")

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 7 January 1902 · page 3

Whilst chatting to a reporter recently, Mrs, Alice Webster, of No. 36 Wilson-street, Redfern, said:— "For upwards of four months I suffered from a dangerous attack of influenza. I was so ill at the…

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Criterion Theatre

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 8 January 1902 · page 5
Also in The Sydney Morning Herald

The production of "For the Sake of a Woman" by Mr. Charles Holloway's Company at the Criterion Theatre is proving a popular one. The audience last night warmly appreciated the play…

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Empire Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 8 January 1902 · page 10
Also in The Daily Telegraph

Messrs. John Fuller and Son's Vaudeville Company will appear to-night in their new Christmas burlesque, " Robinson Crusoo." at the Empire Theatre. The Maypole Dance, " Village Smithy," and other…

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Palace Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 8 January 1902 · page 10
Also in The Daily Telegraph

This afternoon Mr. Charles Arnold will give a final matinee of "Hans the Bo[?]tman," of which the last six nights are now in progress. Many playgoers who have never seen Mr.Arnold in his famous…

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Lyceum Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 8 January 1902 · page 10
Also in The Daily Telegraph

Large audiences continue to mark the run of Mr. William Anderson's production of " Greed of Gold " at the Lyeeums Theatre, where the sensational episodes which culminate in the restoration of speech…

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Theatre Royal

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 8 January 1902 · page 10
Also in The Daily Telegraph

In consequence of the success with children of "Alice in Wonderland," Mr. Williamson notifies that matinees will be given every afternoon from to-day until Saturday inclusive. Besides the brilliant…

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Tivoli Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 8 January 1902 · page 10
Also in The Daily Telegraph

This afternoon and evening at the Tivoli Theatre Mr. Harry Rickar[?]s' Company will include Brenda and Breen, the new " Comic Club Juggling Kings," J. W. Winton and "M'Giuty"in a new…

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Amusements. Her Majesty's Theatre

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 8 January 1902 · page 5
Also in The Sydney Morning Herald

"Lucia di Lammermoor" was revived at Her Majesty's Theatre last night by the Royal Italian Opera Company, before an audience which was delighted with the musical beauties…

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The Highland Society's Concert. To the Editor of the "Evening News."

Evening News · Wednesday 8 January 1902 · page 8

Sir,—I am well aware of the charitable work done by the Highland Society, but I think they might do something more by way of providing entertainment for the large number of Scotch…

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Theatre Royal

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 9 January 1902 · page 6

The pantomime "Alice in Wonderland" is proving immensely popular with children. At the matinee yesterday there was a splendid audience, and to meet this great demand, the…

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Amusements. Her Majesty's Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 9 January 1902 · page 4

"La Gioconda" drew an immense audience at Her Majesty's Theatre last night, when the beautifully staged work was received with so much enthusiasm that it is now certain to be repeated. This…

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Amusements. Her Majesty's Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 10 January 1902 · page 6

The revival of "Faust" at Her Majesty's Theatre, with Mme. De Vere Saplo. Mlle. Bassich, and Signori Dani, Cattadori, and Travaglini in the cast, attracted an immense audience last night, many people…

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