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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1909

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Victoria Hall Pictures

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 9 January 1909 · page 17

This afternoon and evening at Victoria Hall the American Picturescope Company will exhibit some recently imported films from London and Paris, covering both humorous and dramatic subjects…

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Criterion Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 9 January 1909 · page 17

At the Criterion Theatre the season of Mr. William Anderson's Company is limited, and accordingly, although "The Gayest of the Gay" is drawing large audiences, the last six nights are now announced. On…

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Theatre Royal

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 9 January 1909 · page 18

The last six nights are announced of "The Sign of the Crows," now interesting Theatre Royal audiences. The story relates to the persecutions of the early Christians in the reign of the infamous Nero, and Mr. Julius Knight…

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Burns-johnson Pictures

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 9 January 1909 · page 14

A protest has been made to the Premier against cinematograph representations of the Burns-Johnson fight. Sir Joseph Ward replies that he has no power to interfere…

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Exhibition Building Pictures

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 9 January 1909 · page 17

The exhibition Building, Prince Alfred Park, which has been closed for a week during alterations, will reopen next Wednesday evening with a new series of pictures. The chief feature, however (by arrangement…

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Palace Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 9 January 1909 · page 17

This evening, Mr. Edwin Geach's dramatic company will be seen at the Palace Theatre in the favourite emotional play, "East Lynne," when interest will be enhanced by an entirely new cast, including:—…

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Glaciarium.—west's Pictures

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 9 January 1909 · page 17

At the Glaciarium, this afternoon and evening, Mr. T. J. West's star film (exclusive Australasian rights) will be "The Red Hand" in 11 tableaux, a drama depicting the murderous night aspect of modern Paris,…

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Her Majesty's Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 9 January 1909 · page 17

Immense audiences have followed the introduction of "The Duchess of Dantzic" at Her Majesty's Theatre, where Miss Florence Young's striking success as the irrepressible, warm-hearted laundress is associated with…

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Burns-johnson Pictures Objected To

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 9 January 1909 · page 14

WELLINGTON (NZ), Friday. -- Romonstrances against the exhibition of the pictures of the Burns-Johnson contest by means of the cinematograph have been addressed to the…

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The Shakespeare Memorial. Proposed National Theatre

Evening News · Saturday 9 January 1909 · page 8

LONDON, Friday Evening.—The Shakespeare Memorial Committee's sub-committee recommends that the public should be asked to equip and endow a national theatre at a…

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Almost Naked Woman. Performs In London Theatre. The Sensation Attracts Thousands

The Newsletter: an Australian Paper for Australian People · Saturday 9 January 1909 · page 11

A London correspondent writes.—The modesty of all London hangs upon a necklace. An inch to the right of an inch to the left, the…

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The Shakespeare Memorial Proposed National Theatre at a Cost of Half a Million London, Friday 3.10 p.m

The Australian Star · Saturday 9 January 1909 · page 1

The sub-committee of the Shakespeare Memorial Committee have recommended that the public should be asked to equip and endow a National Theatre, at a cost of…

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Marie Narelle Concert

Evening News · Saturday 9 January 1909 · page 15

Miss Marie Narelle, the favorite Australian vocalist, whose concert will take place in the Town Hall to-night, has gathered together a splendid combination of musical artists, and…

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Curious Concert Record. Mme. Clara Butt and Her Three Sisters Sing Together

The World's News · Saturday 9 January 1909 · page 4

Some years ago Mme. Clara Butt introduced to the public two of her sisters, who are now well-known as Misses Ethel and Pauline Hook. The popular contralto recently at her concert…

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Miss Marie Narelle's Concert

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 9 January 1909 · page 17

Miss Marie Narelle's reappearance at the Town Hall to-night in an attractive ballad programme should form a popular event. The Irish-Australian soprano will sing "Good Night, Beloved," to a new American…

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Newbury Concert

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 9 January 1909 · page 4

Philip Newbury, the famous tenor, undoubtedly second to no tenor to no tenor who has sung in Parramatta, is visiting the town this month under the able management…

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Glaciarium—west's Pictures

Sunday Times · Sunday 10 January 1909 · page 2

Two crowded houses were recorded at the Glaciarium yesterday, when the management of West's Pictures presented an attractive programme for the coming week…

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Exhibition Building—fight Pictures

Sunday Times · Sunday 10 January 1909 · page 2

Arrangements have been made by the management of the Exhibition Building to display the fine series of pictures showing the preparations for, incidents before and…

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The Shakespeare Memorial. National Theatre Advocated. London, Friday Afternoon

Sunday Times · Sunday 10 January 1909 · page 7

The sub-committee appointed, who have had the question of a memorial to the memory of William Shakespeare in hand, recommends that the public be…

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Marie Narelle's Concert

Sunday Times · Sunday 10 January 1909 · page 2

Returning to Sydney after a successful tour through some of the country districts, Miss Marie Narelle gave a concert in the Town Hall last night. There was a large…

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