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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1903

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Criterion Theatre

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Friday 2 January 1903 · page 5

The opening performance of "Cinderella" at the Criterion by the Sheridan Company, was well received by a very large audience. There is plenty of variety; good music, dancing and…

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Lyceum Theatre

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Friday 2 January 1903 · page 5

The Bland Holt Company met with a great reception on the first production of "the Breaking of the Drought on Friday evening last. This great local melo-drama has already become very…

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Palace Theatre

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Friday 2 January 1903 · page 5

"Dorothy" continues with unabated success at the Palace under the able management of Mr. Williamson's company…

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Amusements. Theatre Royal

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Friday 2 January 1903 · page 5

The curtain rose at the Theatre Royal on Friday evening last before the first performance of "the Thirty Thieves." and fell before a large and delighted audience, and since then has enjoyed a…

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Highland Society's Concert

Evening News · Friday 2 January 1903 · page 8

For its annual concert, which was given in the Town Hall, as usual, on New Year's Night, the Highland Society of New South Wales had issued a programme of over a score of items,…

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Theatres and Concerts

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 2 January 1903 · page 5

An immense holiday attendance characterised New Year's Day at all the theatres. At the Palace theatre and at the Lyceum, where no matinees had been given, the holiday ru[?] at night was…

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Scottish Concert. Highlanders at the Town Hall

The Australian Star · Friday 2 January 1903 · page 3

The annual concert of the Highland Society of New South Wales took place in the Sydney Town Hall last night, and was most successful. The hall was densely crowded, and the…

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Highland Gathering. Sports on the Cricket Ground. an Immense Attendance. the Twenty-fifth Anniversary. Luncheon and Concert

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 2 January 1903 · page 5

To-the traditional clannishness of the Scot must be attributed a large measure--but not nearly the whole--of the success which attends these Highland gatherings from year to year. The…

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Lyceum Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 3 January 1903 · page 10

"The Breaking of the Drought" is drawing crowded audiences at the Lyceum Theatre where Mr. Bland Holt's production seems likely to prove one of the most lasting of the Christmas attractions…

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Criterion Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 3 January 1903 · page 10

This afternoon, as well as on Wednesday next, Mr. John F. Sheridan will give matinees of "Cinderella" at the Criterion Theatre. The new pantomime shows the little heroine in her kitchen, the…

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Palace Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 3 January 1903 · page 10

Although "Dorothy" is drawing crowded houses at the Palace Theatre, Mr. J. C. Williamson already announces the last six nights. The final matinee of this charming work will, accordingly,…

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Tivoli Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 3 January 1903 · page 10

This afternoon and evening the principal attraction at the Tivoli Theatre will continue to be Miss Gracie Emmett's mirthful performance of "Mrs. Murphy's Second Husband." Miss Jennie Opie has…

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Peer Follows S.a. Band

The World's News · Saturday 3 January 1903 · page 7

By special request of the Mayor, the local Salvation Army band took part in the church parade of the Buckingham Corporation, and played hymm tunes. The procession also included Lord…

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Amusements. Theatre Royal

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 3 January 1903 · page 10

The second matinee of "Mariana, or the Thirty Thieves," is announced for Wednesday next, and in the meantime Mr. George Musgrove's opera company will continue to present the attractive spectacular…

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The New “Brass Band.” an Attempt to Kill Union

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 3 January 1903 · page 7

It would seem as if the recent condemnation of the Irish Party for its abs[?]ention from the Education division in the House of Commons was not quite spontaneous. Something very…

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"Ball of Crystal" An Up-to-Date Novel

The Australian Star · Saturday 3 January 1903 · page 8

The name of James Creelman is already well known through his work as a war correspondent and interviewer. Last year he published a book from matter collected…

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An "Infant" in Love. Black Watch Lieutenant and Theatre Girl

The World's News · Saturday 3 January 1903 · page 6

"Ever your own loving sweetheart," was one of the phrases used by young Ivor John Douglas Phillips in his many letters to Miss Lily Mary Whitehead, who is now suing him for £2000…

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The Romance of Our First Century. (Copyright.) VIVID & Realistic Pictures of the Past. Part Xii

Balmain Observer and Western Suburbs Advertiser · Saturday 3 January 1903 · page 8

"Begorra, corporal," said a soldier, "'tis the best yet have of him, anyway. Sure, ye cracked his skull as if it wor an egg-shell." "Bad scran to the murtherin' scum!"…

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Concert

Watchman · Saturday 3 January 1903 · page 5

The pupils of Miss E. Allen-Newton, A. Mas, L.C.M., gave a very enjoyable concert on Thursday evening, Dec. 18th, at the Methodist School Hall, Newtown. A large audience assembled,…

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Sandringham Open-Air Concert

The St Georges Advocate · Saturday 3 January 1903 · page 2

ATTENTION is drawn to an advertisement in another column, in which it is announced that the band of the N.D.L. Imperial mail steamer, “Gr…

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