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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 07, 1900
Page
8
Amusements report a successful production of The Rose of Persia at Her Majesty's Theatre. The operetta by Sullivan and Gilbert draws strong public interest, with extended engagements and promising prospects for future performances.
The Tivoli presented a varied bill featuring Professors in clever tricks by Vermoulis and Gworeon, with Miss Willie Barlow, Miss Saley Cuppin Ber, and Miss Noni Rickarde performing in song and dance. The supporting acts included Miss Nite Clarke, the Clarence Bisters, and others delivering notable turns that drew strong audience applause.
A review of Alfred Dampier in Hamlet at the Criterion Theatre praises his restrained, scholarly portrayal and the production’s educational value. Edmund Holloway, Lily Dampier, Alfred Rolfe, and other cast members receive noted commendations for their performances, with strong scenes in the graveyard and court scenes enhancing the drama.
The Biograph series drew large crowds at the Faine Theatre on Saturday afternoon with vivid war images and South African War scenes noted for clarity. Additional views include the Queen, Ireland, and Derby events. A Pope daily life feature is planned for the first show, with Vatican authorization.
Mr Donald Macdonald the war correspondent gave a fourth lecture at Centenary Hall to a large audience including veterans. He recounted battles from Taland, Biands Luarts and that night’s Natal experiences, mixing pathos, humor, and vivid siege descriptions. The talk praised Imperial forces and featured Gallant charges by Devons and the sixteenth Manchesters, drawing close audience engagement.
The Cyclorama attraction remains popular as visitors flock to view the Jeru em at the time of Christ scene. A lively program of music enhances the experience with Miss Claire performing piano pieces and the bells drawing attentive listeners.
The Sydney Philharmonic Society staged Handel's oratorio in aid of famine funds. The performance drew about £100 with a hopeful £300 surplus, praised by critics for the double chorus and memorable arias, led by conductor Signor Flason and soloists Miss Amy Simpson, Lyon Milla, Maud Dalrymple, and Mr. Henry Weir.
Bland Holt headlines a strong drawing card at Theatre Royal in Absent-Minded Berear. Saturday night doors opened late but the audience remained engaged throughout the performance. Hog scenes from The March of the Gordons and Review Of Troops drew cheers, despite stage clouds of ampire. The show continues until further notice.
A letter from Waverley dated July 2 reports concerns over signatures on a petition to amend the act. The writer claims sevenfifty a shop signers gathered forty five signatures in two days with only three refusals and notes the signer was a draper's assistant.
A correspondence to the Editor criticizes travel restrictions for passengers in the Eventos News era, arguing that those traveling to saturation should be warned of bans west of Loge waather without railway station or government official aid. The letter, dated July 28, echoes public frustration with travel access and rail governance, signed by a sympathizer with the government railway officials.
Shipping section details crews and consignments with numerous names and vessels. It lists departures to Melbourne Auckland and other routes, noting captains, ships and destinations, plus scattered passenger and crew movements and wartime era references.
A fragmented maritime column details steamer traffic and cargo calls at Sydney and New Zealand ports, listing vessels such as Makola Port Victoria Port Victoria and Argus with cargo items including drums, wool, tobacco, and confectionery. It notes arrivals and departures, including vessels from Tandim and Wellin, and mentions the Pacific steamer Pacifally and other passenger and trade movements.
An archived NSW relief fund notice catalogues numerous local committees and individuals collecting funds. Names such as Marrickville and Aberdeen committees appear alongside figures and pledges, detailing subscriptions and allocations for famine aid across communities.
A chaotic OCR excerpt describes a Brisbane or Australian local meeting with many names and factions. It mentions committees, funds, and a push for arrangements at Five Dock. The text references a Lincoln Band of Hope event and a charity collection, with scattered names such as Henderson and W. Rid.
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