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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1913

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Lyric Theatre

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 27 January 1913 · page 7

At the Lyric Theatre, the programme for Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday include "Not on the Circus Programme," depicting the mystery of an unrehearsed turn: "Smoky Stors'," a comedy, 'Warwick Chronicle,"…

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Theatre Royal

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 27 January 1913 · page 7
Also in The Sydney Morning Herald

"Faust" at the Theatre Royal again received a flattering reception on Saturday night, and the production promises to maintain its full popularity until withdrawn some few days hence. There will be a matinee…

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Empress Theatre

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 27 January 1913 · page 7

The principal film anounced for to- day at the Empress Theatre, is "The Tempest." This is a picture by the Eclair Co. and Shakespeare's entertaining fairy tale is beautifully reproduced. The film is close on 2000ft…

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Victoria Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 27 January 1913 · page 3

Numerous strangers and habitues of the Pitt-street Victoria Picture Hall expressed admiration for "The Flying Circus" on Saturday. A highly-coloured poster announcing that this pictorial series was a companion…

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Euchre Party and Dance

The Sun · Monday 27 January 1913 · page 1

An enjoyable euchre party and dance in aid of St. John Ambulance Brigade, Randwick division, was largely attended in Randwick Town Hall on Saturday night. Prizes…

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The Lyceum Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 27 January 1913 · page 3

A further series of the colour films was shown at Spencer's Lyceum Theatre on Saturday. These included "The Falls of Sweden." "Changing the Guard at St. James's Palace," "Picturesque North Wales,"…

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Band Championship. the "A" Grade Contest. Choice Interpretations

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 27 January 1913 · page 12

The competition for the band championship of Australia, in A grade, drew a satisfactory attendance to the Sports Ground on Saturday night, and everything points to a record…

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Band Contest. Sydney Sports Ground. a Marked Improvement

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 27 January 1913 · page 3

There as a fairly large crowd at the Sports Ground on Saturday evening for the third night of the interstate Band Contest under the auspiecs of the N.S.W Band Association…

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A Lioness Escapes. Excitement in French Theatre. Paris, Sunday Evening

Evening News · Monday 27 January 1913 · page 5

A performing lioness escaped from her cage during a show at a theatre in the town of Belleville. The brute sprang into an unoccupied box…

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Unlucky Thirteen. at the Pictures. Faithless Wife and Lover. Not the Only Ones There

The Sun · Monday 27 January 1913 · page 6

Outside a picture palace in Brussels, Belgium, a man was walking up and down the street in a state of great excitement. The manager of the show approached the…

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Stage Song and Show Royal Comic Opera. Last Nights of "Faust" and "Milestones." "In Old Donegal." Holiday Vaudeville and Pictures

The Sun · Monday 27 January 1913 · page 6

Two "Sunshine Girl" matinees are announced this week, the first to-day, and the second on "Wednesday. The Girl and her associates are the dispensers of much…

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Motor Yacht Club Concert

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 27 January 1913 · page 3

The members of the Motor Yacht Club gave a concert at the Club-house, Rose Bay, on Saturday. Among those taking part were Mr. Bobby Watson,who contributed "My Wife's Cake," "Fishing," "Madame,"…

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European Concert. Not Out of Tune. London, Sunday, 11.55 p.m

The Sun · Monday 27 January 1913 · page 8

The "North German Gazette" denies that there is any ground for the assumption that some of the Powers desire to leave the European concert in order to interfere in matters…

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Rozelle Band Champions

Evening News · Tuesday 28 January 1913 · page 2

Rozelle Band, with 163 points, had no difficulty in retaining the championship at the interstate band contest concluded at the Sports Ground on Monday night. The conductor…

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Time Ball

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Tuesday 28 January 1913 · page 4

The Time Bull at the Sydney Observatory is dropped every day at 1 p.m. Sydney standard time, corresponding to Greenwich Mean Time, 3hrs. Om. Os. Should any error occur in the…

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The Band Contest. Final Competitions. Win for Rozelle

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 28 January 1913 · page 10

The Interstate Band Contest, held at the Sports Ground, under the auspices of the New South Wales Band Association, closed [?] a burst of melody last evening. There…

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In the Country. Band Carnival at Moree. Moree

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 28 January 1913 · page 10

The third annual grand earnival in aid of the Moree District Band was held to-day a the showground in fine weather. There was a large attendauce. The show opened…

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Underage. Jam-makers Fined. Child with St. Vitus Dance

The Sun · Tuesday 28 January 1913 · page 7

Mr. Clarke, S.M., at the Globe Police Court to-day, dealt with a summons case in which it was alleged that Taylor Bros, jam-makers, did, at Annandale, on January 8, wrongfully…

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A National Theatre. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 28 January 1913 · page 10

Sir,—Your correspondent "F.S.B." In his impassioned plea for a National Theatre shows more enthusiasm than common sense, and, [?] often happens to those writing under the…

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