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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1905

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The Theatre Royal

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 11 January 1905 · page 9

"A DESPERATE GAME" which Mr. Bland Hott's Company is now playing at the Theatre Royal, is enjoying a prosperous run. The lively dialogue fo the piece, together with its exciting dramatic situations and…

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The Lyceum Theatre

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 11 January 1905 · page 9

Mr. George Musgrove's new English Dramatic Company, headed by Miss. Nellie Stewart, continues to play "Pretty Peggy" to crowded andiences at the Lyceum Theatre. A matinee…

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Amusements. Her Majesty's Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 11 January 1905 · page 12
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This afternoon the first matinee of "H.M.S. Pinafore" will be given at Her Majesty's Theatre. This favourite opera is beautifully staged, and is capitally rendered by a cast which includes a cultivated singer…

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Music and Drama. Her Majesty's Theatre

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 11 January 1905 · page 2

"H.M.S. Pinafore" at Her Majesty's has been received with tremendous enthusiasm. The capacious building is nightly crowded in every part, and all…

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Handling the Relief. Suggestion From Mr. Ball, M.l.a

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 11 January 1905 · page 7

Mr. R. T. Ball, M.L.A., who has just returned form a trip through part of his electorate (Corowa) affected by the late bush fires, states that the destruction of property has been enormous,…

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"Referee" Pictures of Racehorses for Framing. Fine Series of Equine Stars Also Cricketers and FOOTBALLERS

Referee · Wednesday 11 January 1905 · page 2

In order to meet the continual demand for these pictures, and also to enable us to supply regular "Referee" subscribers with any particular picture…

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People's Concerts

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 11 January 1905 · page 12

The People's Popular Concerts, given at 525 Georgestreet, continue to attract good audiences nightly. The programme is varied and interesting, and new artists appear every week…

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Bush Fire Relief Concert

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 11 January 1905 · page 12

This evening a concert and entertainment will be given at the Centenary Hall in aid of the fund for the relief ot sufferers by the recent bush fires. A splendid bioscope exhibition will form a feature in a…

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A Theatre Party

The Australian Star · Thursday 12 January 1905 · page 4

The. N.S.W. League of Wheelmen has engaged the dress circle of the Tlvoll, Theatre for this evening's performance. The attendance of cyclists and friends is expected to be…

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Sidelights On the War: Some Thrilling Pictures. By T. P. OConnor, M.P.

The Catholic Press · Thursday 12 January 1905 · page 3

I read very little of the descriptions which appear In the newspapers of the tactics the manoeuvrings, and the rumors of the war ; to tell the truth, all that side of the…

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A Coming Concert Party

Evening News · Thursday 12 January 1905 · page 6

The Watkin Mills concert party, consisting of Miss Edith Kirkwood, Miss Gertrude Lonsdale Mr. Harold Wilde, M. Parlovitz, and Mr. R. Watkin Mills, will sail for Australia on April…

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New Concert Company Coming to Sydney. LONDON, Wednesday, 2.45 p.m

The Australian Star · Thursday 12 January 1905 · page 1

Mr. Watkin Mills' Concert Company, which is about to tour Australia, will include, besides Mr. Mills, the well-known English basso, himself, Miss Edith Kirkwood, Miss…

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Theatre Royal

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Friday 13 January 1905 · page 10

The Bland Holt company are still playing "A Desperate Game," and drawing excellent business. The success which Australian melodrama has met should serve as an incentive for…

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Lyceum Theatre

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Friday 13 January 1905 · page 10

The last nights of the pretty costume play "Pretty Peggy " are announced. On Saturday-January 21st, another new piece will be introduced entitled "Blind Man's Buff," in which…

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Tivoli Theatre

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Friday 13 January 1905 · page 10

An extensive and varied programme is being presented at the Tivoli, and is attracting good business. Marzella calls forth much admiration for the patience which must have been exhibited…

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Amusements. Her Majesty's Theatre

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Friday 13 January 1905 · page 10

Mr. J. C. Williamson's repertoire company entered upon the second performance of the season on Saturday with the old-time popular nautical comic opera " H.M.S. Pinafore " The…

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In the Stalls. Her Majestys's Theatre.—"pinafore."

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Friday 13 January 1905 · page 7

"Why does the lamb love Mary so?" The anxious children cry. "Why Mary loves the lamb. you know!" The teacher made reply…

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An Australian Concert Tour

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 13 January 1905 · page 5

LONDON, Wednesday Afternoon.--The Watkin Mills Concert Party, consisting of Miss Edith Kirkwood, Miss Gertrude Lonsdale, Mr. Harold Wilde, and M. Parlovitz, will sail for Australia…

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The Newtown Band

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 14 January 1905 · page 11

Under the auspices of an influential and representative citizens' committee, a sacred and classical concert will be given ill the St. George's-hall, Newtown, to-morrow (Sunday)…

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