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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1906

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Theatre Royal

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 1 January 1906 · page 6
Also in The Daily Telegraph

There was a fine attendance at the Theatre Royal on Saturday both in the afternoon ad at night, when the house was densely crowded. The ballet beneath the sea amidst coral caves and arched grottoes was…

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Palace Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 1 January 1906 · page 6

There will be a special holiday matinee for children at the Palace Theatre to-day, when Mr. Howard Thurston will continue his season of mystery and magic illusion. Mr. Edwin Geach now announces the last five…

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Criterion Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 1 January 1906 · page 6

The Criterion Theatre was densely crowded on Saturday, when Sir. Charles Holloway's Dramatic Co. continued their success in "Two little Vagabonds." Much interest was manifested in the scene in which…

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Tasmania. Interstate Band Contests. Launceston

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 1 January 1906 · page 5

The interstate band contests closed on Saturday night, the week's functions of open-air performances ending successfully. During the time of the competitions the town was full of…

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Amusements. Her Majesty's Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 1 January 1906 · page 6

Saturday was evidently regarded as a holiday night, and in spite of the crowds of merrymakers in the streets the attendances at the theatres were overwhelmingly large. At Her Majesty's Theatre the rush…

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Death in a Theatre

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 1 January 1906 · page 6

ADELAIDE, Sunday,--Whilst watching from the stalls the performance of "Thundewrbolt" at the Theatre Royal last night, Mr. John G. Dawe, contractor, aged about 45, of Prospect, became…

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A.n.a. Exhibition the Band Contest. Naval and Military Tournament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 1 January 1906 · page 6

The executive committee of the A.N.A. Exhibition is doing its almost to make the show a success. The exhibits in themselves are well worth a visit to the ground, but in addition…

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Highland Society's Concert

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 1 January 1906 · page 6

This evening the Highland Society of New South Willes will celebrate New Year's Night with a concert, as on former occasions, when a strong; national programme will be presented. The Scottish Choir,…

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Band Contest at Ipswich. Success of Maitland Federal Band

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 2 January 1906 · page 6

IPSWICH (Q.), Monday.--A band contest was held to-day in connection with the Western Star Lodge sports. Four hands took part in the contest, Results:--Grand selection: Maitland…

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Ipswich Band Contests. Success of Maitland Band. Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 2 January 1906 · page 7

At the band contest at Ipswich to-day, the grand selection, first prize £60 and a silver shield valued at 30 guineas, resulted:—Federal Band, Maitland, 139 points; Brisbane…

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Scots Concert. Enthusiastic Gathering at Town Hall

Evening News · Tuesday 2 January 1906 · page 2

A Soots concert at the Town Hall last night brought the Caledonian celebrations for the day to a close. The attendance filled the hall. It was an audience with great appreciative…

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Annual Scotch Concert

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 2 January 1906 · page 8

The holiday harvest reaped by entrepreneurs of every kind last evening must have been quite exceptional, but the Highland Society stood first in the number of those…

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"Scotland for Ever." New Year's Night Concert the Ballad and the Bagpipes

The Australian Star · Tuesday 2 January 1906 · page 2

Hugh Fraser, the young "champion piper" from Victoria, who played at the Highland Society's concert in the Town Hall last night, was cheered as he came on the platform,…

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Concert at the Town-hall

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 2 January 1906 · page 6

The first night of the new year, the Highland Society, in their customary happy manner, celebrated with a concert of "Auld Scots Sangs." The function invariably fills the Town-hall to…

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Lyceum Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 3 January 1906 · page 13

The American Theatrescope Company under Mr. C. spencer's direction will give their entertainment both afternoon and evening to-day when the list of novel tableaux will include the life of Nelson, the river…

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Theatre Royal

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 3 January 1906 · page 2
Also in The Sydney Morning Herald

At the Theatre Royal, the managerial man manipulates the end of his choice moria, and smoles a smile of pleasurable pride on the colossal crowds of men,…

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Tivoli Theatre

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 3 January 1906 · page 2
Also in The Sydney Morning Herald

The Tiv. reports big business during the holiday season, but that is the regular rule when such a good bill as that now running is presented. There has…

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