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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1913

6,576 stories in Sydney's papers · page 29 of 250

Town Hall Concert

Sunday Times · Sunday 16 February 1913 · page 10
Also in The Sun

The leading concert artists of Sydney will combine in giving an exceptionally fine concern at the Town Hall on Saturday, March 1, a 4 p.m., to augment the Lord Mayor's Fund, under…

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Enmore Pictures

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 17 February 1913 · page 8

Messrs. Szarka Bros., of the Enmore Picture Theatre, have handed their establishment over to the Citizens' Committee of the 84th Battalion Senior Cadets for the night of the 28th…

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Time Ball

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Monday 17 February 1913 · page 4

The Time Ball at the Sydney Observatory is dropped every day at 1 p.m. Sydney standard time, corresponding to Greenwich Mean Time, 3hrs, 0m. 0s. Should any error occur in the…

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Adelphi Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 17 February 1913 · page 3

"The Beggar Girl's Wedding," which has been produced all the week at the Adelphi Theatre to crowded audiences, again filled the house on Saturday, when the most popular scenes included the Thames embankment…

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Palace Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 17 February 1913 · page 3

At the Palace Theatre a crowded house enjoyed the performance of "The Bush Girl" on Saturday by WilHam Anderson's dramatic company. Miss Eugenie Duggan and Mr. Cyril MacKay were the central figures…

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Brown's Australian Pictures

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 17 February 1913 · page 3

This theatre is well maintaining its run of popularity. "Her Sins Redeemed," drama, heads a strong list, commencing to-day. "The Law of God" is another drama, and other notable subjects are "The…

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The Victoria Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 17 February 1913 · page 3

The outstanding feature of to-day's programme goes under the title of "In Exile a drama of the Orange Blossom Land domestic life, which is portrayed in "The Fear." The list mainly consists of…

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The Empress Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 17 February 1913 · page 3

"Satin and Gingham," a story of homely interest, shared the place of honour with a polar exploration series in the Empress Hall bill for Saturday. The theatre was attended by large attendances. One of…

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The Grand Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 17 February 1913 · page 3

"The Shuttle of Fate" heads the opening programme this week at the Grand Theatre. It is an exclusive Selig drama, realistic and impressive. The second series of the Panama Canal pictures will be screened,…

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The American Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 17 February 1913 · page 3

"May and December" is a story with a strong and pathetic climax of self-sacrifice. "The Street Singer" is an impressive, pathetic drama. "Nopoleon and the English sailor" is historical, as the title suggests…

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The Princess Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 17 February 1913 · page 3

The new minstrel first-part feature has the added attraction of ada Sadler, balladiste, during this weekIn the second part of the programme the new arrivals are Gibson, battle-axe manipulator, and Wilson…

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The Colonial Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 17 February 1913 · page 3

There was plenty of thrill for the Saturday nighters at the Colonial Theatre, where "The Way of the Mountain," winch is full of fierce deeds in a rugged setting, was the star film. Another of the "Darings"…

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Amusements: Her Majesty's Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 17 February 1913 · page 3

Some excitement and much interest were caused by the assemblage of rather more than 200 officers and cadets from the Japanes men-of-war at Her Majesty's Theatre on Saturday night. Mr. Andrew MacCunn…

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"Sweet County Kerry." Revived at Theatre Royal

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 17 February 1913 · page 3

The Theatre Royal was crowded in all parts on Saturday night, when Mr. Allen Doone presented a revival of "Sweet County Kerry." The audience was in an enthusiastic humour, and each principal…

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"Sweet County Keery." Allen Doone at Theatre Royal

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 17 February 1913 · page 9

Mr. Allen Doone and his popular company appeared at the Theatre Royal on Saturday evening in a revival of the Irish comedy drama, "Sweet County Kerry."…

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A Gorgeous Sight. £2,000,000 Worth of Pearls. Worn at Washington Ball

The Sun · Monday 17 February 1913 · page 3

It is generally conceded that all this year's Christmas festivities on this side of the Atlantic have been eclipsed by the Pearl Ball given at Washington by Mrs. William F…

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Stage Song and Show "Bella Donna." Musical Comedy Season. Allen Doone at the Royal. Current Vaudeville and Pictures

The Sun · Monday 17 February 1913 · page 3

"Bella Donna" was the new and ambitious production at the Criterion Theatre on Saturday night, Mr. Julius Knight being the producer for J. C. 'Williamson. Ltd. The play is…

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Mrs. Haffenden-smith's Concert

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 17 February 1913 · page 3

The students of Mrs. Haffenden-Smith will give an invitation vocal recital at the Town Hall on Monday, March 31, at 8 p.m., in aid of the Mission Zone Fund. The plan will open at Nicholson's on March 1, where…

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Mr. Martin Mortlock's Concert

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 17 February 1913 · page 3

A pianoforte recital will be given by Mr. S. Martin Mortlock at the Y. M. C. A. Hall on Tuesday, February 25, at 8 p.m. That artist will be assisted by Miss Lynn Mills, Miss Daisy Sweet, Messrs. Percy French,…

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