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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1911

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Theatre Royal

Truth · Sunday 22 January 1911 · page 3

The phenomenal success of "Our Miss Gibbs" continues unabated, and it is very evident that this dainty little woman intends to put up a record ran for Australia…

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Southern Cross Pictures

Sunday Times · Sunday 22 January 1911 · page 2
Also in Truth

Several new subjects were introduced in the series of historical, dramatic, and humorous moving pictures at the Southern Cross Picture Show. In the enclosure at…

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Lyceum—spencer's Pictures

Sunday Times · Sunday 22 January 1911 · page 2

As an historical subject "The Slave of Carthage" had a place of prominence in last night's programme at the Lyceum, while the dramatic features included "The…

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Palace Theatre

Truth · Sunday 22 January 1911 · page 3

So successful has "The Girl from Rectors" proved at the Palace Theatre, that Mr. Hugh J. Ward has extended its run, setting back for a week the first production of…

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Colonial Theatre

Truth · Sunday 22 January 1911 · page 3
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The Slave of Carthage proved a great go at the Colonial Theatre last night, where, amongst other good things, were: The Bearded Bandit, The Statute, Tontolini's…

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Olympia Theatre

Sunday Times · Sunday 22 January 1911 · page 2

"It's Never Too Late to Mend" was again shown as a moving picture at the Olympia Theatre, Elizabeth-street, near the site of the old markets, last night…

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Tivoli Theatre

Truth · Sunday 22 January 1911 · page 3

Mr. Harry Rickards never had a more glorious programme on hand than at present, "Our Hebrew Friend," Julian Rose, being a very strong head-liner; but there…

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Glaciarium—west's Pictures

Sunday Times · Sunday 22 January 1911 · page 2

"For Her Country's Sake" was one of four new motion-drama pictures at the Glaciarium last night. "The Sepoy's Wife," "The Slave of Carthage," and "The…

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Pictures at the Exhibition

Truth · Sunday 22 January 1911 · page 3

The commodious Exhibition Building at Prince Alfred Park is now nightly [?]tracting very large attendances to witness the fine display of moving…

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The Gla[?]ium Pictures

Truth · Sunday 22 January 1911 · page 3

West's Pictures management had a monster bill on hand last night, the top-notchers including Mighty Moscow, The Slave of Carthage, For Her Country's Sake, The…

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[?]Er Majesty's Theatre

Truth · Sunday 22 January 1911 · page 3

The peat spectacular sporting drama, "The Whip," attracted another standing-room-only audience to Her Majesty's Theatre last evening. The play has been…

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The King's Theatre

Truth · Sunday 22 January 1911 · page 3

This popular Picture Palace now seems to be part and parcel of the place. Last evening a large audience applauded to the echo the series of beautiful views, dramatic and…

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Give Us a Show Criterion Theatre

Truth · Sunday 22 January 1911 · page 3

Last night, the Criterion Theatre was crowded to overflowing to witness Clarke and M[?]ynell's company in "Tom Jones,: a new comic opera written round Fielding's…

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How Kt Happened. The Origin of the Theatre Matinee

Sunday Times · Sunday 22 January 1911 · page 25

The theatrical matinee is, comparatively speaking, an institution of modern origin, that is, the matinee as we know it to-day. True, before the ages when…

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The A.j.c. Anniversary Meeting. Poi Dance Wins the Challenge Stakes. Lady Ruenalf Downs Son of the Marsh

Sunday Times · Sunday 22 January 1911 · page 8

Pleasant weather favored the opening day of the A.J.C. Anniversary Meeting, and there was an excellent attendance, probably totalling between 17,000 and 18,000. In a social' sense it was…

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Cricket. Afternoon Trial Match. Interesting Cricket in Which Several Colts Bat Ably. Hordern Shows Form with the Ball

Sunday Times · Sunday 22 January 1911 · page 9

The afternoon match between the First and Second Elevens of the State provided very interesting cricket, but the two elevens were very much mixed. Each side batted half the afternoon, and…

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Empire Theatre Pictures

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 23 January 1911 · page 4

In addition to a large display of moving pictures a vaudeville entertainment was given at the Empire. "The Sepoy's Wife" and "The Strongest Tie" were star attractions. A selection of comic films brought…

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Championship Band Contest

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 23 January 1911 · page 4

The championship band contest, promoted by the Band Association of N.S.W., commences at the Sports Ground on the evening of January 25. The championship contest carries with it the possession of the…

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