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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1905

3,371 stories in Sydney's papers · page 3 of 169

The Palace Theatre

The Mosman Mail · Saturday 7 January 1905 · page 4

The “American Travesty Stars” had a good season at the Palace Theatre, and set sail for the land of the Stars and Stripes list Monday. The…

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Amusements. Her Majesty's Theatre

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 7 January 1905 · page 16
Also in The Sydney Morning Herald

The final performance of "Patience" was given by Mr. Williamson's Gilbert and Sullivan Repertoire Company at Her Majesty's Theatre last night, before a large audience…

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People's Popular Concerts

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 7 January 1905 · page 13

The People's Popular Concerts, given at 525 Georgestreet, on the site of the old Golden Gate, have been well patronised nightly. The programme presented is a varied one…

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Band Recital

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 9 January 1905 · page 7

The popular hand of the Irish Rifles gave a recital, under the auspices of the Band Association, at the Town-hall yesterday afternoon. There was a fair attendance, and on…

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Theatre Royal

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 9 January 1905 · page 3
Also in The Daily Telegraph

Large audiences continue to attend the r representatlons of "A Desperate Game" at the Theatre Royal. The elaborate tablean showing the Western Australian gold[?]elds at night, with the lights shining…

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Lyceum Theatre

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 9 January 1905 · page 7
Also in The Sydney Morning Herald

"Pretty Peggy" was presented again at the Lyceum Theatre on Saturday evening by Mr. George Musgrove's Dramatic Company, before a delighted audience, who especially appreciated…

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Tivoli Theatre

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 9 January 1905 · page 7

At the Tivoli Theatre the change of programme on Saturday drew large audiences, both at matinee and evening performances, especially at the latter. Mdlle Olivette, who was…

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Bio-tableau Pictures

Evening News · Monday 9 January 1905 · page 6

New pictures were introduced at the Queen's Hall on Saturday, where Mr. J. C. Williamson is doing excellent business with the marvellous Bid-Tableau. The audience found itself with…

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Amusements. Her Majesty's Theatre

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 9 January 1905 · page 7

One of the happiest of the entertaining Gilbert and Sullivan creations -- "H.M.S. Pinafore," is always heartily welcomed. As the first of the compositions of the famous partnership to…

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At the Fancy Dress Ball

The Australian Star · Monday 9 January 1905 · page 3

"Hullo, Jones, who are you supposed to be?' "Lord Roberts, you fool!"…

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Lyceum Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 11 January 1905 · page 12
Also in Sydney Sportsman

The last matinee but one of "Pre[?]y Peggy" is announced at the Lyceum Theatre, where Miss Nellie Stewart is successfully appearing in a vivacious and tender character us the famous Wo[?]ngton. On…

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Theatre Royal

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 11 January 1905 · page 2
Also in The Sydney Morning Herald

At the Theatre Royal "A Desperate Game" still pursues its prosperous career, and the treasury receipts amply testify to the public appreciation of…

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Tivoli Theatre

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 11 January 1905 · page 2
Also in The Sydney Morning Herald

There will be a matinee at the Tivoli Theatre this afternoon, when Mr. Rickards' Vaudeville Company will present a varied and interesting programme…

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The Tivoli Theatre

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 11 January 1905 · page 9

The usual matince performance by Mr. Harry Eickurds Company will be given at the Tivoli Theatre to-day, beginning at half-past 2 o'clock. In the absence of a Christmas…

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