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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1908

4,637 stories in Sydney's papers · page 17 of 232

Theatre Royal

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 8 February 1908 · page 10

The successful run of "The Scarlet Pimpernel" concluded last night at the Theatre Royal, the piece being withdrawn to make way for "Claudian," which is to be revived to night after about 10 years. Mr. Julius Knight…

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Criterion Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 8 February 1908 · page 16

Mr. Edwin Geach continues his management at the Criterion Theatre this evening, with an entirely new dramatic company for Fdward Thane's new melodrama, "Lured to London." The sensational incidents will…

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Victoria Hall Pictures

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 8 February 1908 · page 16

This afternoon and evening at Victoria Hall the American Picturescope Company will show new tableaux illustrating some of the latest current events, chase stories, and humorous and dramatic subjects,…

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Tivoli Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 8 February 1908 · page 16

This afternoon and evening at the Tivoli Theatre, Mr. Harry Rickards will introduce the Three C[?]ards, expert sand, clog, and step dancers, and vocalists, from the Empire, Holborn. The Deloites, artistic…

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A Dance of Death

Evening News · Saturday 8 February 1908 · page 14

During the herring season in Montrose it is the custom to carry on nightly a series of dances among the fisherfolks and others residing in the vicinity of the jetty. While engaged…

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Current News. Moving Pictures

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 8 February 1908 · page 4

We are promised a treat in the way of moving pictures at the Parramatta. Town Hall on Monday evening next. The pictures are exceptionally clear, and…

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The Glactarium.—west's Pictures

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 8 February 1908 · page 16

Great attendances continue to be the rule at the vast and airy Glaciarium, where Mr. T. J. West's apparently inexhaustible repertoire enables him to change an entire series of moving pictures every time. The new…

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West's Pictures at the Glaciarium

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 8 February 1908 · page 10

The never-failing charm of West's Pictures sustains the popularity of this entertainment at the Glaciarium. With a constant supply of films, presenting the latest ideas and novelties in cinematography, Mr. West is able…

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Amusements. Her Majesty's Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 8 February 1908 · page 16

At Her Majesty's Theatre "The Dairymaids," which enjoyed a run of seven weeks in Melbourne, is drawing great audiences, and the favourite songs of the new piece are encored nightly. Miss Fanny Dango's…

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Miss Lillian Mitchell's Concert

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 8 February 1908 · page 16
Also in The Daily Telegraph

Miss Lillian Mitchell will give a conhcert at the Centenary Hall on Wednesday, February 19, at which various leading artists will appear. The soprano will sing several favourite numbers at this concert, which…

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Miss Emily Marks' Concert

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 8 February 1908 · page 16
Also in The Daily Telegraph

At Paling's concert-hall next Monday afternoon a meeting of the many friends and admirers of Miss Emily Marks will be held to arrange a farewell complimentary concert in her honour, prior to her…

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The Glaciarium—west's Pictures

Sunday Times · Sunday 9 February 1908 · page 2

The new programme submitted yesterday afternoon and evening at the Glaciarium proved more than usually interesting and varied, and the large attendances…

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Moving Pictures to Aid Army Recruiting

Sunday Times · Sunday 9 February 1908 · page 5

Although it is not possible to move a military post about the country for the purpose of showing the possible recruits the actual work of the Army (says an…

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Amusing Incident in a Theatre

The Sunday Sun · Sunday 9 February 1908 · page 6

In Joseph Hatton's "Reminiscences of John L. Toole," the great comedian tells the following story, in illustration of the jealousies which arise among actors and…

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Some Pictures We're Anxious to See

The Sunday Sun · Sunday 9 February 1908 · page 8

There are sundry little pictures that we all would 'like to see Of things that people say occurr'd in days that used to be;…

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Concert Artists

Sunday Times · Sunday 9 February 1908 · page 2

Mr. Philip Newbury and Madame Emily Spada are on board the Asturias, due at Sydney on March 6…

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Oxford Sunday Concert

Sunday Times · Sunday 9 February 1908 · page 2

A special entertainment of the latest moving pictures, together with illustrated songs, will be given by the London Biograph Co. at the Oxford to-night…

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West's Pictures

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 10 February 1908 · page 11

With all the counter attractions in the city, in spite of rain and hot nights, West's Pictures at the Glaciarium go smoothly on in their role as a magnet to the public needle. About…

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