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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1909

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West's Pictures

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 13 January 1909 · page 2

The "draw" picture in a particularly attractive programme at the Glaciarium during the present week is "The Red Hand," which is a marvellously well-played…

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Moving Pictures

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 13 January 1909 · page 7

Excellent moving picture are shown by Spencer's Theatrescope Company at the Lyceun hall, where there will be the usual matinee to-day. To-day's matinee at the Glaciarium will be given for…

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Glaciaiiium—west's Pictures

Referee · Wednesday 13 January 1909 · page 12

At the Glaclarlum this week the chief item is, without doubt, the second production of the now art films shown under exclusive Australasian rights by Mr. T. J…

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Criterion Theatre

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 13 January 1909 · page 2

In order to crowd as much as possible into the present six weeks season at the Criterion Theatre, Mr. William Anderson announces the last six nights of "The…

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Palace Theatre

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 13 January 1909 · page 2

The piece that makes the wimmin cry, the ever popular old-timer, "East Lynne, was given a very capable all-round production at the Palace last night when the cast…

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Theatre Royal

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 13 January 1909 · page 2

"The Sign of the Cross" entered the last six nights of its present run at the Theatre Royal, in the presence of a goodly-sized audience, last evening, when, as usual, the…

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Tivoli Theatre

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 13 January 1909 · page 2

Tommy Burns and his star-spar was again the chief pay-box attraction at the Tivoli last, night, when, amongst other good items, were the following :—Amalia and Leonora…

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West's Pictures Matinee

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 13 January 1909 · page 9

The management of West's Pictures will give a matinee to-day at the Glaciarium oil behalf of the sufferers by the recent earthquakes in Italy. An entertaining programme will be given,…

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Spencer's Lyceum Pictures

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 13 January 1909 · page 2

Last night the people flocked to the Lyceum, where Mr. C. Spencer had a liberal display of good things. The talking pictures of Harry Lauder never fail to please, while…

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Bat and Ball

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 13 January 1909 · page 7

The following players have been selected to represent Victoria in the return match against New South Wales, commencing in Sydney on January…

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Her Majesty's Theatre

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 13 January 1909 · page 2

It is not often that one looks to find anything but the slimmest of plot in a musical piece, but the exception to the rule is now in evidence at Her Majesty's…

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Exhibition Building—johson Burns Pictures

Referee · Wednesday 13 January 1909 · page 12

The Exhibition Building in Prince Alfred Park will he re-opened this evening, when the moving pictures showing the training operations of Jack Johnson and Tommy…

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Lyceum—spencer's Theatre Scope

Referee · Wednesday 13 January 1909 · page 12

At the Lyceum this week there is a magnificent art study entitled "After Many years" brimful of pathos, with a humane story "Framer's Nap" is a…

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Sydney Amusements. Around the Shows. Her Majesty's Theatre

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 13 January 1909 · page 51

"The Duchess of Dantzic" at Her Majesty's Theatre has become very popular, and promises to have a long and successful run. On January 9 the house was crowded, and several…

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The Theatre Gazette Her Majestys—"the Duchess of Dantzic."

Referee · Wednesday 13 January 1909 · page 12

"The Duchess of Dantzic" by the members of the Royal cemic Opera Company at Her Majesty's has jumped into public favor, for good [?] have asse[?]…

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MR. McINTOSH En Route to England. the Burns-johnson Pictures. £10,000 Offered for a Half-share

Referee · Wednesday 13 January 1909 · page 7

The following telegram was received in Sydney on Friday last: "ADELAIDE, Thursday.—Mr. Mclntosh passed through Adelaide en route to the…

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Marie Narelle's Concert

Referee · Wednesday 13 January 1909 · page 12

The Success achived by Miss Marie Narelle in the country was repeated in the Town Hall on Saturday when "The Queen of Irish Song" was in splended…

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The Concert

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 13 January 1909 · page 7

The audience began the programme by singing "Home, Sweet Home," and ended it with "Auid Lang Syne." The rest of the concert was a piano solo by Miss M'Nicol, "Sons of…

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Newtown Band

The Australian Star · Thursday 14 January 1909 · page 7

The Nowtown Brass Band, under the conduetorship of Mr. Thomas Mellor, will play on the Newtown Railway Bridge on Thursday night, 14th Instant, at 8 o'clock…

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Bathurst Band Performance

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 14 January 1909 · page 7

BATHURST, Wednesday,--The Bathurst District Baud to-night gave a concert in Machattie Park, in aid of the Lord Mayor's Earthquake Fund…

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