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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 17, 1900
Page
8
Archival review notes William Green as Signor Verdi with Musgrove’s company. Salvi and Janson deliver strong performances in Carmen, Toreador scene, and Sor in a lengthy Sydney Opera production. Critics praise Janson’s portrayal, Balvi’s stage presence, and overall company effort despite challenging staging and a crowded program.
The Shenchronn at the Lyceum drew lively interest Saturday as Sheridan portrayed the faithful Irish peasant with energetic support from his company. The drama, well staged with striking scenery, promises another five nights including the musical comedy The New Barmaids.
A garbled excerpt discusses Mr Alfred Damper and possible longer period, mentioning navy fare and malograms with unclear meaning. The legible phrases show speculation rather than a clear event or outcome.
Crowded audiences enjoyed the Tivoli Saturday performances as Latte Collins, Frank Lava, Joosta Williams, Liszie Kirk, Julyan the juggler, Callaway, and Dora Taylor entertained. New portraits of Harry Rickards and others were shown and a pantomime Puss in Boots is set for Saturday with no matinee on Wednesday due to rehearsals.
The Adelpit Dramatic Company opened a sea non at the Royal Standard Theatre on Saturday night delivering Life for Life with notable acting. The cast featured Walter Branvilla, Mr W N Carroll, Phillip Kinledge, and others with strong support from the Adopihi artists. Life for Life will be repeated each evening this week.
A grand concert on Boxing Night in aid of the Benevolent Society features Miss Edith O King Mme TAL Rieu and others. The art union offers prizes including a Feurich piano from Palme’s valued at 1100 and a Mason-Hamlin organ from Nicholson’s. total prizes valued near 1000. Patronage includes the Lieutenant-Governor and Sydney mayor. joint treasurers James Stedman and John Sydney. house secretary W Montt Burns.
A steam pinnace and two cutters from nearby warships collided in Farm Cove around 10 p m on Saturday. The cutter carrying leave men was hit broadside by the pinnace, nearly splitting it in two and throwing occupants into the water. All swam or were rescued by the pinnace.
Personal notices from J. Id Neader-Hul Sydney G.P.O. to Tamworth and Sydney addresses. Includes testimonial notes, open day and night offices, and references to Town in Country Journal Christmas order. Promotion for legal services and local auctions with offers and contact details in Sydney and Port Phillip.
Advertisement fragment describes lost items and found notices with incomplete place names and dates. Mentions Murray Street Pyrmont and George Street with references to several items and a town notice.
A notice describes the formation of Consolidated Gold Mines Limited. It lists the first operating location at Turdale near Sofala NSW and the registered office at Ht Piteatreet Burney. It details capital structure, shares, and paid up status, with references to agreements and contracts related to property, rent, and liabilities.
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