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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1905

3,371 stories in Sydney's papers · page 6 of 169

Tivoli Theatre

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 18 January 1905 · page 2

At the Tivoli the star turn continues to be gives by Marzella and her trained birds, supplemented by electrical sea storm effects by Max Rose. Fanny…

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Theatre Royal

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 18 January 1905 · page 12

Satisfactory interest, is still taken in the progress and ultimate result of "A Desperate Came" at the Theatre Roya), and last night the house was well filled. The efforts of Miss Boss (Mary Merrick), Miss…

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The Tivoli Theatre

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 18 January 1905 · page 5

The usual matinee is to be given at the Tivoli Theatre to-day at half-past 2 o'clock. This week's long and varied programme will be presented exactly as it is at the evening…

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The Theatre Royal

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 18 January 1905 · page 5

"A Desperate Game" continues to be played by Mr. Bland Holt's Company at the Theatre Royal to satisfactorily large and unmistakably well-pleased audiences. The entertaining scenic…

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The Lyceum Theatre

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 18 January 1905 · page 5

The last matinee of "Pretty Peggy" will be given at the Lyceum Theatre to-day, commencing at 2 o'clock, and the final performance on Friday night. On Saturday evening Miss, Nellie…

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Amusements. Her Majesty's Theatre

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 18 January 1905 · page 5

At to-day's matinee of "H.M.S. Pinafore," which begins at Her Majesty's Theatre at 2 o'clock, Miss Dolly Castles will appear for the first time in the part of Josephine, and Mr…

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Music and Drama. Her Majesty's Theatre

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 18 January 1905 · page 2

At Her Majesty's Theatre "H.M.S. Pinafore" is drawing record enthusiastic audiences, the numerous tuneful numbers being vociferously applauded and encores…

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A.scottish Concert Company

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 18 January 1905 · page 12

We learn from San Francisco that Miss Jessie Maclachlan and her Scottish Concert Company will sail from the port named in March next for a tour which will embrace Australia, New Zealand, and Tasmania…

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Amusements. Her Majesty's Theatre

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 19 January 1905 · page 3

At the matinee of "H.M.S. Pinafore" at Her Majesty's Theatre yesterday. Miss Dolly Castles appeared as Josephine for the first time. Miss Castles played the part brightly…

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S. C. District Band Association Wollongong

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 19 January 1905 · page 8

Delegates from the various South Coast bands met in Wollongong to consider the subject of forming an association. The following bands were represented:—Berry, Dapto, Bulli, Keira,…

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Amusements. Her Majesty's Theatre. Illness of Miss Alexia Bassian

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 19 January 1905 · page 4

We regret to learn that on Tuesday evening, after Miss Alexia Bassian had completed her first song in the character of Josephine in " H.M.S. Pinafore" at Her Majesty's Theatre, she was unable to continue the…

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People's Popular Concerts

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 19 January 1905 · page 4

The people's popular concerts at 525 George-street (late the Golden Gate) are proving a success, and since their inauguration five weeks ago have attracted large audiences…

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Pictures

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 20 January 1905 · page 3

One's first impression on entering a home of pictures is its hush. A subdued dignity of silence, which by some strange overpowering influence throws its spoil over all the diverse…

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Tivoli Theatre

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Friday 20 January 1905 · page 10

The programme at the Tivoli maintains its former attractiveness. No important change has yet taken place since we last wrote. Madam Marzella, Mddle. Ollivette, Prof. Davy's…

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Lyceum Theatre

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Friday 20 January 1905 · page 10

The last performance of the pretty costume play "Pretty Peggy" takes place to-night, after a most successful run. To-morrow (Saturday) evening Miss Nellie Stewart and Mr. George…

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Theatre Royal

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Friday 20 January 1905 · page 10

"A Desperate Game," although now about to enter upon its fifth week, is still drawing overflowing houses. The beautiful scenery, clever electrical effects, attractive acting of…

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"Finnegan's Fancy Ball."

Evening News · Friday 20 January 1905 · page 6

The members of the Commonwealth Musical and Dramatic Society gave an entertainment last night in the New Masonic Hall. Castlereagh-street. The first part consisted of songs…

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Amusements. Her Majesty's Theatre

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Friday 20 January 1905 · page 10

"H.M.S. Pinafore" is still drawing large audiences. A change has taken place in the cast of characters. On Wednesday Miss Dolly Castles, who acted so attractively in " Patience,"…

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A Theatre for Sale

Evening News · Friday 20 January 1905 · page 3

By order of the mortgagees, Messrs. Richardson and Wrench offered at their rooms at auction to-day the Lyceum Theatre and Lyceum Hotel, in Pitt-street, city, running back to…

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Band Serenade

Balmain Observer and Western Suburbs Advertiser · Saturday 21 January 1905 · page 4

A very pleasant and enjoyable gathering took place on Friday evening last (13th) at the residence of My. Q. L. Deloitte…

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