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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1906

3,664 stories in Sydney's papers · page 13 of 184

Theatre Royal

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 7 February 1906 · page 2
Also in The Sydney Morning Herald, The Daily Telegraph

Crowded houses is still the sign at the Royal, where "Sinbad the Sailor" keeps on his merry way. There is plenty of music, fun, and spectacle in this entertaining…

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Tivoli Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 7 February 1906 · page 10
Also in Sydney Sportsman

This afternoon and evening, at the Tivoli Theatre, Mr. Harry Rickards will introduce two or three of his latest songs and characters, and Lotto, Lilo, and Otto will exhibit their marvellous cycle tricks, including their…

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Criterion Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 7 February 1906 · page 10

This afternoon the first matinee of "Quality Street" will be given at the Criterion by the Brough-Flemming Comedy Company. Barrie's new play unfolds most daintily the tender love story that is so intermingled…

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Palace Theatre

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 7 February 1906 · page 2

On Saturday night the Strand Company put on a sparkling farce, entitled "There and Back." Mr. Dallas and Miss Florence Lloyd and their capable company kept the…

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Rozelle District Brass Band

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 7 February 1906 · page 10

A movement for the establishment of a district brass band at Rozelle has been successful. The band is to be maintained by public subscription, and its objects are "to foster the love of music, to play for…

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Amusements. Her Majesty's Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 7 February 1906 · page 10

"Veronique" is drawing great audiences at Her Majesty's Theatre, where the charm of Messager's music is undoubtedly increased on a second hearing of the vivacious opera. This afternoon there will be…

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The Turner Pictures. to the Editor

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 7 February 1906 · page 13

Sir, -- I would draw attention to a slight inaccuracy in the paragraph which appeared in your issue of to-day regarding the above Turner did not reside (at least for many years…

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Music and Drama. Criterion Theatre

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 7 February 1906 · page 2

The return of the Brough-Flemming Co. is an event upon which playgoers congratulate themselves. J. M. Barrie's "Quality Street" was the initial piece, and a crowded…

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Lyceum—spencer's Theatre-scope Company

Referee · Wednesday 7 February 1906 · page 12

Mr. Spencer's Theatrescope Company at the Lyceum concludes its season next Saturday night. For the final change a long list of favorite pictures will be submitted, together with…

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Bat and Ball. Knocks and Notches

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 7 February 1906 · page 7

Sunny Jim is becoming almost as big on attraction as the brilliant Victor Trumper. At St. Luke's Park, Burwood, there were a good many who parted with…

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"Veronique," the Dainty Comic Opera at Her Majesty's Theatre, Sydney

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 7 February 1906 · page 27

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Moonlight Concert

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 7 February 1906 · page 10

On Friday evening next the Hunter's Hill Musical Society will give a moonlight concert, under the direction of Mr. Arundel Orchard, on board the steamer Lady Northcote. The last call will be at Macquarie…

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Town-hall Concert

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 7 February 1906 · page 12

The programme for the concert to be given at the Town-hall on Saturday by the prizewinners in the A.N.A. competitions is advertised. There will be songs, choruses,…

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Band Performances

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 8 February 1906 · page 6

The Citizens' Professional Musicians Band will play in Wynyard-square from noon to 2 p.m. to-day. The Manly Band will play at the same place at night…

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Ashfield Park Concert

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 8 February 1906 · page 7

The increasing popularity of the open-air concerts organised by the Ashfield Council was evidenced last night by a large attendance at the Ashfield Park. The services of a number of…

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Theatre Royal

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 10 February 1906 · page 16

"Sinbad the Sailor," with this afternon's performance, enters upon last week of its remarkable run, as the final matinee will be given on Wednesday next, whilst the farewell representation of the picturesquely…

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Criteroin Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 10 February 1906 · page 16

Playgoers should hasten to see "Quality Street" at the Criterion Theatre, otherwise J. M. Barrie's muchtalked of comedy, with its vivid glimpse ol English life a hundred years ago, will escape them, Messrs…

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