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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1902

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Theatre Royal

Truth · Sunday 12 January 1902 · page 2

AT the Royal, "Alice in Wonderland" has been revised almost out of its original shape, and is now so attractive that extra matinees are announced. Afternoon performances will…

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Empire Theatre

Truth · Sunday 12 January 1902 · page 2

THE evergreen "Robinson Crusoe" is still drawing as well as ever at the Empire. There is no better pantomime extant for both youngsters and oldsters, and the clever manner in…

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Criterion Theatre

Truth · Sunday 12 January 1902 · page 2

THE superbly staged play, "For the Sake of a Woman," still attracts all sorts and conditions of men and women to the Criterion. If people don't go for the sake of a woman, they roll up…

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Lyceum Theatre

Truth · Sunday 12 January 1902 · page 2

MR. WILLIAM ANDERSON'S company are still drawing crowded audiences at the Lyceum with "Greed of Gold," a first-class melodrama, loaded to the muzzle with sensation, scenery,…

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Palace Theatre

Truth · Sunday 12 January 1902 · page 2

ALTHOUGH few of the crush of patrons at the Palace Theatre were aware of the fact, Mr. Charles Arnold has gone through a severe illness, extending over three weeks. The…

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Empire Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 13 January 1902 · page 3
Also in The Daily Telegraph

The Empire Theatre was crowded on Saturday afternoon and evening, when the pantomimo "Robinson Crusoe" was preceded by a new first part, nearly all the items of which were received with…

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Criterion Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 13 January 1902 · page 3
Also in The Daily Telegraph

At the Criterion Theatre "For the Sake of a Woman" drew a well-filled house on Saturday, and the drama was warmly received. Mr. Charles Holloway is now rehearsing the new play, "The…

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Tivoli Theatre

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 13 January 1902 · page 7
Also in The Sydney Morning Herald

The entertainment at the Tivoli Theatre is now run on the lines of the English music halls, that is, what is known as "the first part" has been done away with. The new…

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Theatre Royal

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 13 January 1902 · page 7
Also in The Sydney Morning Herald

Both performances of "Alice in Wonderland, at the Theatre Royal, on Saturday were well attended, and the favorite numbers were cordially applauded, the clever acrobatic…

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Lyceum Theatre

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 13 January 1902 · page 7
Also in The Sydney Morning Herald

Tho performance of "Greed of Gold," by Mr. Win. Anderson's Company at the Lyceum Theatre on Saturday was well received by a large audience. The drama will be played…

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Palace Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 13 January 1902 · page 3
Also in The Daily Telegraph

Only two more performances can be given of "Hans the Boatman" at the Palace Theatre, where the piece is drawing crowded audiences, as on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday there will be revivals…

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Palace Theatre

The Australian Star · Tuesday 14 January 1902 · page 6

Although still drawing large houses to the Palace Theatre, "Hans the Boatman" must be withdrawn after tonight, as Mr. Charles Arnold intends to revive "What…

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Amusements. Her Majesty's Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 14 January 1902 · page 4

The repetition of Giordano's new opera " Fedora " attracted a great audience at Her Majesty's Theatre last night. The opera is full of beautiful music, and Signorin[?] Bassich's powerful impersonation of the…

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Walker Hospital Concert

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 14 January 1902 · page 4

Mrs. C. Gifford Moore and friends gave a concert on Saturday at the Thomas Walker Convalescent Hospital to a large number of the patients, by whom the entertainment was thoroughly enjoyed. Mrs…

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