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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1906

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Theatre Royal

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 6 January 1906 · page 10
Also in The Sydney Morning Herald

The pantomime at the Theatre Royal, "Sinbad the Sailor," continues to attract crowded audiences, who manifest cordial appreciation of its humor its interesting songs, and the stage…

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Amusements. Her Majesty's Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 6 January 1906 · page 14

The soundness of Mr.J.C.Williamson's judgment, and his faith in the ability of his Royal Comic Opera Company to do justice to the comic opera, "The Girl from Kay's " after it had been played…

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Dan Leno Stories. Referee at a Clog Dance. the Comedian in a Tight Corner

The Australian Star · Saturday 6 January 1906 · page 7

There are some characteristic stories of Dan Leno in the recently-published biography of him, a sample or two of which may be given in full. The first has deference to his…

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Poor Clares' Pupils' Concert

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 6 January 1906 · page 29

A very enjoyable afternoon was spent in St. Clares' Schoolroom on Wednesday, December 20, when the pupils of the Poor Clares, Waverley., delighted a large and appreciative…

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Popular Concert

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 6 January 1906 · page 14

A programme of songs. violin and mandclin solos, and dramatic recitals, has been arranged by Mr. S. C.Jeffcott, to be given next Tuesday evening in the Unitarian Church…

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Concert and Recital

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 6 January 1906 · page 10

On Tuesday evening an entertainment, arranged by Mr. S. C. Jeffcott, will be given in the Hyde Park Unitarian Church. The musical items will include solos by Miss Lucy Lee and…

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Concert

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 6 January 1906 · page 4

A very enjoyable concert—the first for the year of those for the benefit of the patients of the Parramatta Hospital for the Insane—was held on Wednesday…

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A Fatal Dance

Sunday Times · Sunday 7 January 1906 · page 8

A man named Fred. Bollard, aged 60, supposed to be from Albury, was staying at the Albury Hotel, Wagga. A woman was with him. He had been drinking pretty heavily, and on Wednesday…

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Theatre Royal—"sinbad the Sailor."

Sunday Times · Sunday 7 January 1906 · page 2

At the Royal Mr. Anderson's panto. is well worth seeing, and consequently there are crowds at every performance. "Sinbad the Sailor" is lavishly staged, the "book"…

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Pictures of "Hell." the Book for Which the Authoress Laid Down Her Life. lONDON, November 28

Sunday Times · Sunday 7 January 1906 · page 8

I have done what I have done not with a suicidal wish, but because I truly and reverently believe it to be the wisest and most honorable course left open to…

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Tivoli Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 8 January 1906 · page 3

The Tivoli Theatre, with its crowded house at each performance, still wears a holiday appearance. On Saturday several new artists appeared. These were Mr. Post Mason and the Cathedral Choristers. Mr. Post…

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Palace Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 8 January 1906 · page 3

On Saturday night "The Great Thurston" entered upon his last week at the Palace Theatre. The season cncludes on Friday night, when "the world's master magician" leaves for a tour through…

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Theatre Royal

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 8 January 1906 · page 3

Mr. Wm. Anderson's Christmas pantomime "Sinbad the Sailor attracted large audiences to the Theatre Royal on Saturday both at the matinee and the evening performance. The piece, which is lavishly…

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The Criterion Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 8 January 1906 · page 3

Judging from the excellent attendance at the Criterion Theatre on Saturday night, the "Two Little Vagabonds" will prove sufficiently attractive to [?]il the house for the remainder of the week. Miss…

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Volunteer Missionary Band. Lawson

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 8 January 1906 · page 4

No doubt many people, in the various States turn their thoughts to the Christian Union conference held here, many of course from personal reasons, but there must be some…

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Chinese on the Band. More Ministerial Utterances

Evening News · Monday 8 January 1906 · page 4

LONDON, Sunday, 2 p.m.—Mr. Lloyd-George, President of the Board of Trade, speaking at Croydon, said the late Government on the eve of its resignation signed…

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For Women. a Daily Budget of News and Notes. the Pictures Women Like

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 8 January 1906 · page 7

"We've been to the Picture Gallery," said a woman from the country, making conversation at a luncheon table, "some lovely pictures there, aren't they?"…

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Theatre Royal

Evening News · Tuesday 9 January 1906 · page 6

A departure from the ordinary custom that will be watched with interest by theatrical managers is being made by Mr. Wm. Anderson, on Friday night next. For the convenience of…

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Criterion Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 10 January 1906 · page 12

Miss Beatrice Holloway and Miss Mabel Russell, as the "Two Little Vagabonds," with the support of the rest of the Criterion Company, continue to attract large audiences to witness Sims and Shirley's…

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