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Sydney · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1906

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Criterion Theatre

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 24 January 1906 · page 2
Also in The Sydney Morning Herald

Most gratifying must it be to Mr. Edwin Geach and the Charles Holloway Dramatic Company to see the continuance of the success achieved at the…

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Theatre Royal

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 24 January 1906 · page 12
Also in The Sydney Morning Herald

"Sinbad the Sailor" has now reached its fifth week, and its popularity appears undiminished. One feature of the pantomime is the performance of the clever child Baby Sutton, seven…

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Tivoli Theatre

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 24 January 1906 · page 2
Also in The Sydney Morning Herald

Several changes were made in the Tivoli bill-of-fare on Saturday last. The musically-gifted Jackson family, four in number, made their re-appearance, to the…

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Victoria Theatre (Newcastle.)

Referee · Wednesday 24 January 1906 · page 10

Mr. W. Anderson re-opened the Victoria Thentre, Newcastle, on Saturday night for a dramatic season with "The Second Time on Earth." The house was crowded, and a…

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Her Majesty's Theatre

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 24 January 1906 · page 2

Amusement lovers are looking forward with great interest to "Veronique," the dainty comic opera to be staged at Her Majesty's Theatre, by Mr. Williamson's…

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West's Pictures and the Brescians

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 24 January 1906 · page 12

The "West's Pictures and the Bresicans'" Company sailed from the Bluff on Sunday last, and are to open the Australasian tour at Hobart on Saturday next, under the direction of…

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Amusements. Her Majesty's Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 24 January 1906 · page 6

This afternoon the last matinee of "The Girl from Kay's" will be given at Her Majesty's Theatre, where gay and convincing interpretations of this amusing piece will prevail until Friday. On Saturday Mr. J…

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Music and Drama. Theatre Royal

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 24 January 1906 · page 2

Now well on its fifth week of remarkable popularity, Mr. Anderson's panto[?] "Sinbad the Sailor," at the Theatre Royal, bids fair to establish a…

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"The J.p." at the Palace Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 24 January 1906 · page 6

After a successful tour of New Zealand, the Strand Theatre Comedy Company is now returning for a season of 12 nights, which will open at the Palace Theatre on Saturday, Mr. J. J. Dallas and Miss…

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Bat and Ball. Answers to Correspondents. J. Mc. (Redfern).—Fast was no name for it. The Demon was fastest. Knocks and Notches

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 24 January 1906 · page 7

No first grade cricket last Saturday, therefore, in order to keep in form, several scratch matches were arranged. Very little interest was token in them, as…

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Anniversary Night Concert

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 24 January 1906 · page 6

An Irish national concert of beautiful old bar[?]e melodies has been organised for to-morrow night at the Town Hall, at popular prices, for which a strong body of vocalists has been engaged. Misses Carri[?]…

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Burns Festival Concert

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 24 January 1906 · page 6

To-morrow evening at the Town Hall the combines Scottish associations of Sydney will celebrate in music the 147th anniversary of the birth of Robert Burns, Mr.J.F. Buchanan will conduct the Scottish choir,…

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Concerts. Etc

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 24 January 1906 · page 12

The City Organist will play at his recital to-day, Bach's Toccata and Fugue in D minor, "The Swan," Melody of Saint-Seans, Guilmant's "Marche Funebre at Chant Seraphique,"…

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Billiards Notes by "Snooker." a New Definition of an Old Rule—"hitting Your Ball Twice." Frank Smith Challenged. a Speedy Century by a Sydney Boy. The Billiard Association—Fine Play by Charles Dawson—Woiss a Winner—

Referee · Wednesday 24 January 1906 · page 9

SINCE last issue I have retired several letters from promi[?]ent players. supporting the idea of forming an Australasian Billiard Association. All agree that such an organisation would benefit the…

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Balkan Troubles. Bulgarian Band Annihilated

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 25 January 1906 · page 7

LONDON, Wednesday.--Turkish troops annihilated 30 individuals attired in the uniform of the Bulgarian Army, near Egri Palanka…

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The Irish Concert

The Catholic Press · Thursday 25 January 1906 · page 15

If the Irish concert hold in the Town Hall a short while ago is any criterion to the one which will take place on Friday (Anniversary Night), it will…

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Burns' Festival Concert

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 25 January 1906 · page 8

As already noted, the Scottish societies of the city will unite this evening in a cooncert of Burns' songs and national melodies in celebration of the anniversary of the poet's birth. In addition to part songs…

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