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Sydney · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1909

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Lyceum—spencer's Theatre-scope

Referee · Wednesday 20 January 1909 · page 12

At the Lyceum "Ex-Convict No. 900" provides a thrilling story. "Following Mother's Footsteps" shows clever children imitators and provides fine…

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St. Vitus' Dance. a Marvellous Cure

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 20 January 1909 · page 46

Thirty one years have elapsed since Mrs Ann Griffiths, of No. 2 Garden Avenue, Glebe, came to this country, and five years since the experiences contained in this report were…

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Other Shows. Her Majesty's Theatre

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 20 January 1909 · page 51

The popular comic opera,"The Duchess of Dantzic," entered upon its third week at Her Majesty's Theatre on January .16, before a crowded house. Miss Florence Young very…

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Broken Hill Riot Pictures. Swimming Championships Illustrated

Evening News · Wednesday 20 January 1909 · page 8

To-day's issue of the "Town and Country Journal" forms a complete record of the happenings of the past week. The riot at Broken. Hill receives a good deal…

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Anniversary Holiday Concert

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 20 January 1909 · page 7

On Tuesday night next (Anniversary Day) a popular concert will be given in the Town Hall, with popular favourites in the programme. Mr. Andrew Black, the distinguished baritoue, Mr. Harry Nell, the tenor[?]…

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Anniversary Night Concert

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 20 January 1909 · page 10

The Usual holiday popular concert will be given in tne Town-hall on Anniversary Night, (next. Tuesday). A strong programme includes Mr. Andrew Black. Mr. Harry Neil, the Enmore Choral Society, Miss Nelly E…

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Rockdale Municipal Band

The Australian Star · Thursday 21 January 1909 · page 3

The Rockdale Municipal Band will render the following programme in Hyde Park this evening at 8 o'clock:--March, 'Waldmere," (Losey); grand selection, "Rossini's Works";…

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Band in Moore Park

Evening News · Friday 22 January 1909 · page 6

The State Military Band will play the following programme in Moore Park this evening at 8 o'clock:—March, "Down the Field" (Friedman); overture, "Le Womino Noir" (Auber)…

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Amusements. Benefit Concert

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 22 January 1909 · page 8

A nautical concert, in which men of H.M.S. Encounter are to be assisted by members of the vaudeville profession, will be held at the Standard Theatre to-day. The proceeds of the display will be sent to tho relatives of the…

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Criterion Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 23 January 1909 · page 11

Mr. William Anderson has no reason to complain of the result of his enterprise in reviving "Man to Man" at the Criterion, and it is probable that if other engagements permitted he could extend the season…

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Theatre Royal

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 23 January 1909 · page 11

The "Breed of the Treshams" enters upon its second week to-night, and so far the efforts of the company and the sterling merit of the drama have been recognised by large audiences. The success of Mr. Julius…

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Band in Hyde Park

Evening News · Saturday 23 January 1909 · page 9

The State Military Band will play the following programme in Hyde Park to-morrow afternoon at 3 o'clock:—March, "With God for king and Country." Andre; overture, "Zampa…

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Anniversary Night Concert

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 23 January 1909 · page 11

On next Tuesday night (Anniversary Day) a popular holiday concert will be given in the Town Hall when a distinguished list of artists will appear in favourite selections. A new soprano just arrived from…

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Miss Lucy Howes' Concert

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 23 January 1909 · page 11

Miss Lucy Bowes, a young Sydney soprano, who has studied at the Royal Academy, is about to return to Europe. Being desirous, however, of singing in her native city, she will give a concert the Town Hall…

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Work and Wages. Among the Unions. Meetings To-night at the Trades Hall. Federated Engine Drivers' Council. Darling Harbor Railway Porters. Eight Hours Smoke Concert

The Australian Star · Saturday 23 January 1909 · page 1

For the fourth year in succession Mr. E. W. Cutler presided at the Eight Hours smoke correct in the Trades Hall last evening. There was a very large audience. The…

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Miss Lugy Bowes's Concert

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 23 January 1909 · page 18

Miss Lucy Bowes, a Sydney soprano, who has studied at the Royal Academy of Music, London, is about to depart for a lengthy visit to Europe. Prior to doing so, she will give a concert at the Town-hall, on February 23…

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Glaciarium—west's Pictures

Sunday Times · Sunday 24 January 1909 · page 2

There is much diversity in the programme presented by West's Pictures at the Glaciarium this week. In dramatic…

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Exhibition Building—fight Pictures

Sunday Times · Sunday 24 January 1909 · page 2

These who did not not see the actual contest between Johnson and Burns are enabled to witness the fight in all its completeness, with the additions of the…

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Student's Sad End. Girl Was to Have Been Pierrette at a Ball

Sunday Times · Sunday 24 January 1909 · page 12

Anatolc Chavalev, a young Russian student, aged 22, on December 11 shot and , killed his cousin, Mario Korolcff, because she refused to marry him, and then killed…

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Town Hall-anniversary Concert

Sunday Times · Sunday 24 January 1909 · page 2

On Tuesday evening next a popular concert of a holiday character will be given in the Town Hall. Mr. Andrew Black. the distinguished singer, will sing "Blow…

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