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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1904

3,874 stories in Sydney's papers · page 5 of 194

MISS [?] BLACKSTON's CONCERT

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 9 January 1904 · page 9

At the Town Hall on Tuesday next a complimentary farewell concert will be tendered to Miss Sylvia Blackston prior to her departure for Europe. The function is under vice-regal patro[?] The young artist will sing…

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Organ [?]Tal and Concert

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 9 January 1904 · page 9

Mr. Arthur Ma[?] the city organist, will [?] lar programme to-night at the Town Hall, and he will be assisted by the Sydeny Ch[?] Solos will also be rendered by Master R. Massey, and the choristers will sing…

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Miss Sylvia Blackston's Concert

The Australian Star · Saturday 9 January 1904 · page 2
Also in The Daily Telegraph

At the Town Hall, on Tuesday next, a grand complimentary concert will be tendered to Miss Sylvia Blackston prior to her departure for Europe. The young contralto will…

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Benevolent Societies' Art Union Concert

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 9 January 1904 · page 12

The Benevolent Societies' art union concert which is to be held in the Town-hall on the 20th inst., promises to be very successful. An ex-cellent programme has been arranged, and it…

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Criterion Theatre

Truth · Sunday 10 January 1904 · page 2

Charles Holloway has hit 'em straight with "Why Woman Sins" at the Criterion. The speculatively inclined who want to know why women does [?]in will save themselves a lot of…

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Palace Theatre

Truth · Sunday 10 January 1904 · page 2

An exceedingly amusing trifle is the musical comedy now holding the boards at the Palace Theatre. The humor of the piece is irresistible, and the many funny incidents…

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Tivoli Theatre

Truth · Sunday 10 January 1904 · page 2

Professor Dewar's dogs and [?] are the star artists at the Tivoli just now, and receive the major share of the audience's attention. It is c[?] reported that the professor's…

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Lyceum Theatre

Truth · Sunday 10 January 1904 · page 2

"The Great World of London" is a[?] inexhaustible mine of wealth to the sensational dramatist, and in the place played by Mr. Wm. Anderson's Company are [?] and…

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Give Us a Show. Her Majesty's Theatre

Truth · Sunday 10 January 1904 · page 2

Large houses are the invariable rule at Her Majesty's Theatre, where, by all appearances, "Monsieur Beaucairo" has by the no means exhausted its popularity. For once national…

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The Tivoli Theatre

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 11 January 1904 · page 6

Each entertainment at the Tivoli Theatre on Saturday was witnessed by crowded audiences, and the excellent programme was thoroughly enjoyed. Amongst the prominent items are the…

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Theatre Royal.—the Pantomime

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 11 January 1904 · page 3

Brought well up to date in regard to topical song[?] and local political allusions, there is always something new to be found in the representation of "The Sleeping Beauty and the Beast" at the Royal. Saturday's…

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"Mama's New Husband" at the Palace Theatre

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 11 January 1904 · page 6

The smart musical farce comedy, written it is said for laughing purposes only, "Mania's New Husband," is having a good run at the Palace Theatre. It will be repeated each night this…

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"Why Woman Sins" at the Criterion Theatre

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 11 January 1904 · page 6

The last nights of the exciting drama, "Why Woman Sins," at the Criterion Theatre are announced. Next Saturday night Mr. Charles Holloway's Company will revive "For the Sake of a…

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After a Dance. Disturbance in Union-lane. Glass Thrown

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 11 January 1904 · page 8

A disturbance occurred in Union-lane, off George-street, last night, between some 30 young men and women, and would have been far more serious than it was but for the prompt arrival of the police…

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"The Great World of London" at the Lyceum Theatre

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 11 January 1904 · page 6

Mr. William Anderson's latest production, "The Great World of London," at the Lyceum Theatre has proved itself a remarkable success. Each performance is witnessed by a packed…

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"Sleeping Beauty and the Beast" at the Theatre Royal

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 11 January 1904 · page 6

Saturday's performances of the pantomime at the Theatre Royal were vociferously applauded by crowded audiences. The various beautiful scenes, pretty dances, and melodious songs…

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Continental Concert

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 11 January 1904 · page 3

On the Sydney Cricket Ground this evening a special continental concert is to take place, when an attractive programme of amusements will be provided, including vocal and instrumental music…

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Miss Blckston's Concert

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 11 January 1904 · page 3

At the Town Hall to-morrow night, Miss Sylvia Blackston will be tendered a firewell concert, prior to her departure for Europe. The concert promises to be a successful send-off to the popular young…

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Organ Recital and Concert

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 11 January 1904 · page 3

The initial performance of the new musical co[?] tination the Sydney Choristers, composed of Mr. Arthur Mason's solo boys, and the Feldwick Quartet, was received with such enthusiasm as to lead to their…

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