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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1906

3,664 stories in Sydney's papers · page 15 of 184

Firemen's Concert

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 12 February 1906 · page 7

The firemen stationed at headquarters of the Fire Brigade tendered a complimentary smoke concert to officers and friends in the gymnasium on Saturday night. There was a large…

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A.n.a. Concert

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 12 February 1906 · page 7

On Saturday evening, selected prize-winners at the recent A.N.A. competitions gave a concert at the Town-hall. A large attendance was anticipated, but only the cheaper parts of the…

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At the Theatre

The Australian Star · Tuesday 13 February 1906 · page 2

The manager of a Berlin theatre got up a drama in which a human head was to be offered to a tyrant. In order to produce as much effect as possible he resolved to use…

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Charitable Concert at Ashfield

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 13 February 1906 · page 6

The pupils and friends of Miss Whiteside, A.S.C.M., gave a concer at the Ashfield Hall last week, in aid of the Western Suburbs Cottage Hospital. A varied programme was presented, the performers…

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Firemen's Smoke Concert. an Enjoyable Evening

The Australian Star · Tuesday 13 February 1906 · page 7

The firemen of the Metropolitan Fire Brigade gave a smoke concert to their friends on Saturday night in the gymnasium attached to the station. There was a large attendance…

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Criterion Theatre

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 14 February 1906 · page 2
Also in The Sydney Morning Herald

"Quality Street" is attracting good audiences nightly to the Criteriom, and the dainty little piece is finding many admires. Through indisposition,…

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Theatre Royal

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 14 February 1906 · page 12
Also in Sydney Sportsman, The Sydney Morning Herald

Only two nights remain of the pantomime, "Sinbad the Sailor," which has had so successful a career at the Theatre Royal, under the direction of Mr. William Anderson. The final…

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Palace Theatre

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 14 February 1906 · page 2

A fund of funny stories and a budget of well-given comic songs don't by any means represent all that the patrons of Mr. R. G.Knowles, at the Palace…

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Theatre Blouses

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 14 February 1906 · page 5

It is the street cars we have to thank for the persistent way in which the fancy theatre blouse continues to hold Its own. As long as people go to theatres by tram there will be…

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Tivoli Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 14 February 1906 · page 12
Also in Sydney Sportsman

This afternoon and evening at the Tivoli Theat[?] Mr. Harry Rickards will sing "The Best, Best World" and others of the latest London songs, and the programme will include Lotto, Lilo, and Otto in their…

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Amusements. Her Majesty's Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 14 February 1906 · page 12

There will he a matinee this afternoon at Her Majesty's Theatre, where "Veronique" is continuing on its prosperous career. Messager'a joyous opera, with its man tender and vivacious solos and captivating…

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Knowles at the Palace Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 14 February 1906 · page 12

Mr. R. G. Knowles's dashing entertainment of pictures, songs, and stories, not only of the stage, but of anything and everything that can be found in the land of fun, has caught on at the Palace Theatre,…

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Bat and Ball. Knocks and Notches

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 14 February 1906 · page 7

The first test match, on even terms, between Australia and England was played in Melbourne in 1877, and won by Australia by 45 Tuns. After the victory the…

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Music and Drama. Her Majesty's Theatre

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 14 February 1906 · page 2

Crowded and delighted audiences nightly are certainly the highest recommendation Mr. J. C. Williamson's Company, at Her Majesty's Theatre, could expect for…

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Two-minute Chats. with Busy Men. on Matters of Passing Interest. "Ball-room Soldiers."

The Australian Star · Wednesday 14 February 1906 · page 1

"The idea is simply ridiculous, and will tend only to perpetuate the type of ball-room soldier, who is just about as much use to his country in time of trouble as a fifth…

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Concert to Mrs. A. J. Gray

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 14 February 1906 · page 12

A testimonial concert in honour of Mrs. A. J. Gray will be given at the Ashfield Hall to-morrow evening, when a strong committee, with Mr. George E. Weatherill as hon. secretary, will present an attractive…

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