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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1906

3,664 stories in Sydney's papers · page 10 of 184

Theatre Royal—"sinbad the Sailor."

Sunday Times · Sunday 28 January 1906 · page 2

At the Royal, Mr. Anderson's pantomime, "Sinbad the Sailor," is still going to big business, and it is quite probable that when its run is ended even the most…

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Palace Theatre—"j.p." Revival

Sunday Times · Sunday 28 January 1906 · page 2

At the Palace Theatre last night the popular Strand Theatre Comedy Company reappeared for a short season, and repeated the great success of their former…

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Kieran Memorial Fund. Smoke Concert at the National

Sunday Times · Sunday 28 January 1906 · page 8

The smoke concert and athletic display at the National Sporting Club last night in aid of the Kieran Memorial Fund, was a great success. Many of Sydney's leading artists assisted, including Sid…

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Theatre Royal

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 29 January 1906 · page 7

That the pantomime, "Sinbad the Sailor" has lost none of its popularity is shown by the fact that on Saturday night the Theatre Royal was again crowded. The new songs, dances,…

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Tivoli Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 29 January 1906 · page 4

Mr. Harry Rickards has every reason to be satisfied with the patronage extended to his entertainment at the Tivoli Theatre, as every performance is witnessed by a bumper house. On Friday and…

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Amusements. Theatre Royal

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 29 January 1906 · page 4

The introduction of the second edition of "Sinbad the Sailor" had the desired effect of stimulating the interest in the pantomune, which was witnessed by a fine audience on Saturday night. Miss Mari[?]…

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Palace Theatre.—"the J.p."

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 29 January 1906 · page 4

Under the direction of Messrs. Meynell and [?] the bright comedy "The J.P.," which was presented in Sydney last September, was revived on Saturday evening before a satisfactory audience. The plot of…

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"The J.p.," at the Palace Theatre

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 29 January 1906 · page 7

The Palace Theatre was crowded on Saturday night with an audience who thoroughly enjoyed the rollicking humor of "The J.P.," revived for a brief season by the Strand Theatre…

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Rookwood Asylum Concert

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 29 January 1906 · page 4

The inmates of Rookwood Asylum were afforded much pleasure on Thursday evening by a concert arranged by a number of ladies and gentlemen from Sydney. Misses Forsyth, Bingham, and Messrs…

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Sydney Charities' Orchestra

Evening News · Tuesday 30 January 1906 · page 8

The Sydney Charities' Orchestra continues its round of our hospitals and asylums, cheering the patients with sweet music. Callan Park was visited on Friday evening, when the full…

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"The Animals' Friend." the Band of Mercy

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 30 January 1906 · page 3

The name of Miss Frances Levvy has become a household .word in Sydney by reason of her love of the animal kingdom, and the extremely good and womanly work which it…

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Sceptre and the Ball. Exit the King of Denmark. Father of Kings and Queens. London, Monday, 3.5 p.m

The Australian Star · Tuesday 30 January 1906 · page 1

The death is announced of King Christian IX. of Denmark, father of Queen Alexandra and the King of Greece. The monarch, who has laid Crown and…

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State Mllitary Band

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 31 January 1906 · page 6

The second annual meeting of the New South Wales State Military Band was held last evening at the Protestant Hall. Colonel G. W. Waddell, V.D., presided over a large…

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State Military Band

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 31 January 1906 · page 5

The Protestant-hall was well filled last evening, when the New South Wales State Military Band held their second annual meeting, which was presided over by Colonel G. W. Waddell…

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Theatre Royal

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 31 January 1906 · page 2
Also in The Daily Telegraph

Still on the crowded side, the pantomime continues its career, tending to surpass all previous similar productions, both in attendances and box office results. Mr…

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Palace Theatre

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 31 January 1906 · page 2

On Saturday night last, before a packed house, Messrs. Meynell and Gunn, after a most successful tour, again presented to Sydney theatre-goers that screamingly funny…

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Theatre Boyal

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 31 January 1906 · page 6

"Sinbad the Sailor" is now in its sixth week at the Theatre Royal, where Mr. Wm, Anderson announces an afternoon representation for to-day. The second edition of the picturesquely-staged pantomime brings…

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Criterion Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 31 January 1906 · page 6
Also in Sydney Sportsman

Only two more performances of the favourite emotional drama, "Shall We Forget Her?" can be given at the Criterion Theatre by the diaries Holloway Dramatic Comapany. Friday the farewell night of…

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