Amusements Review of The Milestones of Life at Criterion Theatre
A detailed, chiefly favorable critique of Frank Harvey's new drama The Milestones of Life produced at the Criterion Theatre. The reviewer praises plot mechanics, character work by Mrs. Branton plays John Gower and Ida Gretain as Mrs Gower, Holloway’s direction, and the performances of Jem Staples and Alec Webb. The piece notes the play's moral arc, strong ensemble, and potential for a long run, with emphasis on period-appropriate tone and stage life.
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Frank Harvey
Chow. Holloway
England
Criterion ‘Theatre
Howe
Victor Higu
Scinr
Charles Linkton
Tronfounder
Juin Bowne
Jem Saples
Gower Bs
Jum
Alee Webb
Jack
Marrird
Jem
Wil
Annie Styles
Charles Bellow
Wid
Grayiwuis
Belton
Middlesborough
Ani
Gower
Alec Webb
Berouel
Jet
Spiess Smother
Linnakur
Mies
Roland Walls-Phillipa
Gowers
Wnt
Re Branton
John Gower
Ida Gretain
Mul Gower
Holloway Wesson
Charles Holloway
Jem Staples
Lion Crate
Kale Towers
Crane
Gov. Chalmers
Ale Webb
Helen Murder
Annie Staples
Ubu
Rena Searon
Winnle Staper
Theatre Royal Opera in Sydney Delights Audiences
Theatre Royal hosted a Verdi opera reopening with Mangrove’s company returning. Lorraine replaced Slapowski, Danaen dazzled as Amico, Suigt impressed as the tenor, and Eu gene as Count di Luna. The event drew strong attendance and praise, with the entire cast delivering a triumph from start to finish and a Tannhäuser encore planned for the night.
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Sydney
Theatre Royal
Trevature
Mangrove
Weason
Verdi
Mme
Slapowski
Mise Lorraine
Leonor
Professional Musicians Hold Australasian Concert
Sunday evening the Professional Musicians Rene Anocletion of Australasia hosted a large audience at Raventreet rooms for a lively monthly concert. The 32-member orchestra under M. Leon Caron opened with In Lerlude from the Coismouwenlia Ode, then performed Australis with notable technical skill. A Chopin Polonaise and Beethoven Kretes Senate duet followed, with strong audience response. A mute duet by Bisartaas and Y Randall drew applause, and vocalists Wearner, M. Weir, and Harry Lestom contributed, the last encore prompting cheers.
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Rene Anocletion
Australasia
Lerlude
Troman
M. Leon Caron
Australis
M. Caron
Chopin
W. G. Farrell
J. 2
Mere
Ht Bisartaas
Y. Randall
Ahtutty
Wearner
Ivanhoo
Tivoli Show Delights Sydney Audience With Comic Acts
The Tivoli Theatre crowd enjoyed a Saturday program featuring Little Brin a diminutive singing comedian who impressed with quick energy and laughter. Str Rudd and Miss Katona offered memorable turns while Albert Whelan drew warm applause for his impersonations. The lineup included Latone, a polyphone act, and fresh visual sketches, all praised for lively entertainment.
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Tivali Theatre
Little
Brin
Sydney
Eames
Eric
Austin Rudd
Str
Rudd
Prank Latone
Jen Katona
Albert Whelan
Florodora Delights Crowded Her Majesty's Theatre
Her Majesty's Theatre presents Florodora with a lively audience reaction. Eileen April makes her first appearance delivering a contralto voice and engaging performances including song, lullaby, and dance, receiving a hearty reception and loud applause.
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Florodora
Thera
Eileen Aoril
Kod Efoor
Palace Theatre Revival of Tom Dick and Harry Today
William F. Hawtrey’s Comedy Company revived the farce Tom Dick and Harry at Palace Theatre with A Highland Legacy as curtain-raiser. Hawtrey’s impersonation of Tammy Tamson Stachannel praised. audience enjoyed the three-week run. Next week the troupe plans Ralph Lamby’s In the Soup and the one act Wor Charity’s Sake.
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William F. Hawtrey
Tom
Harry
Mr Thawtrey
Mr. Hawtrey
Mr.Hawtrey
Tammy Tamson Stachannel
Wall
Dicky
Upo
Uw Company
Australia
Ralph Lamby
London
Imperial Concert at Town Hall Delights but Not Packed
The Imperial Concert Company stage the Town Hall program to a not fully packed house. Mme Delle Cole sings strongly in The Proms of Life and The Birth at Day, with encores Home Sweet Home and Sweet Georgia Moves. Virginie Caeron shines in Testi's Good bye and duets Trust Be Not with Avon Sazon. Awed by the Womens Wedding and Om to Philadelphia, Gustav Pechovsch and Master Wimund Poohatsch open with a duet Lorine Gollas performs solos.
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Cone
Mme, Delle Cole
Avon Sazon
Ike Blariamnith
Philadelphia
Gustav Pechovsch
Wimund Poohatsch
Lorine Gollas
Wirths Circus Concludes Sydney Season With Gala Show
The final matinee at Wirths Circus in Sydney featured the full company and a warmly received farewell. Edith Wirth, the Wirth Brothers, J W Coke, Marigles, the Salyinis, A Wirth, and Bovehi performed to applause. The troupe later departed by steamer for Newcastle for further appearances.
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Wirth'a
Sydney
Sucess
Cletus
Edith Wirth
Wirth Brothers
3. W. Coke
Marigles
Salyinis
A. Wirth
M. Bovehi
Newcastle
Snazelle With Our Navy Delights Audiences at Queen's Hall
The déliputtul and interesting pictures of Our Navy drew large matinee and evening crowds at Queen's Hall on Saturday. Mr Saazelle's descriptions and songs were praised by those present. prior to the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York's departure, Shazelle performed at Government House for their Royal Highnesses and others, receiving compliments on his exhibition.
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Our Navy
Queen's Hall
Saazelle
Duke and Duches
Cornwall
York
Shazelle
Government House
Queen's + Hall
Empire Variety Show Attracts Packed House
The Empire club presented a lively program with John Fuller delivering a sought after set and request numbers. Acts by Amy Blackie Lily Fulton Leander Tall Will Stevens and Fred Bluett drew strong applause while a juggling routine by Fiske and Bluett as well as a skit by Feunt and Valhalla entertained the crowd. Next Saturday promises new acts including Hore Pagel and Denia Caryney with Charles Fusing also slated to appear.
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John Fuller
the Empire
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Weta Mises
Amy Blackie
Tyy Pulton
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Evw St. Clair
Bluett
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Tilly Dunbar
Phillipe
Sam Gale
Tall
Coander
Hore Pagel
Hercules
Denia Caryney
Charles Fusing
Empire
Night Birds of London at the Lyceum Theatre
A crowded Lyceum audience witnessed Night Birds of London staged by Ms. Anderson's Dramatic Company with lively dramatic interpretations. Notable cast included Robert Inman J H Munn H C Willard Herbert Linden Bert Bailey Stirling Whyte J L Lawrence and actresses Eugenia Duggan Ada Guildford Dora Mostyn Helen Tergus Gladys Hughes Maisey Maxwell and Ethel Buckley. The production was richly mounted and drew enthusiastic response amid a busy theater season.
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London
Lyceum Theatre
Anderson
Dramatic Company
Robert Inman
J. H. Munn
Ff. C. Willard
Herbert Linden
Bert Bailey
Stirling Whyte
J. L. Lawrence
Eugenia Duggan
Ada Guildford
Misa Dora Mostyn
Helen Tergus
Gladys Hughes
Maisey Maxwell
Ethel Buckley
Protest by Catholic Hierarchy over Coronation Oath
Cardinal Moran and Australian Catholic leaders protest the Coronation Declaration and Oath as insulting to Catholics and unconstitutional. Premier Barton replies that ministers support revising the oath language and have forwarded the matter to authorities for action.
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Commonwealth
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Colonies
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Goveromun
A Reminiscence From Pell Mall Gazette About West Cowes Ferry Talk
An old bluejacket recalls a January to early February day at West Cowes where crowds gathered to watch ships and the Royal funeral preparations. He contrasts wartime memories and duties with attitudes from the Boer War era, reflecting on courage and tradition as the ferry carries passengers across the Solent.
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Pell Mall
Warda Osborne
Stesin Ferry
Losis Bridge
West Cowes
Len
Welch
Solent
Ladysmith
Lord Roberts
London
Raglan
East Cowes
Hebax
Bluejacket
Lord Raglan
Long
State Premier pledges action to prevent claims hardship
The Premier says the government has taken independent action to prevent hardships regarding De Rocks resumed area claims, declaring the matter settled. A railway accident report notes a smoking carriage occupant injured while others escaped. Sir William Lyne defends federal–state interest, urging cross‑jurisdictional cooperation at a sports dinner, praising long service in Parliament and urging good men for continued legislation. Bronchial remedies from Jake Woods praised in Cowra.
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de Rocks
Deine
Noakes
John
William Lyne
Belobeter
Free
Fragmentary Gazette Note on Local Observances and Names
A garbled government bulletin fragment mentions various names and events, referencing a celebration, registrations, and local entities. The text is incomplete but preserves references to places and officials in a ceremonial context.
London May 10 judge promises moves in parliament
Fragmented notes describe May 10 London dated text referencing Sydney delivery, Willan Lyne and Opposition appeals. It mentions government action on property Rocks area and living facilities, with vague references to remedies and cures for chest complaints.
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Malle
London
Sydney
About & Ara
Willan Lyne
C. A. Lee
Wooty
Unclear OCR fragment hints at a 190 event and a bike or road race outcome
Fragmentary text mentions a 190 event and possible race details with names and places, but lacks clear facts or identifiable entities to confirm a full news item. The readable parts point to a competition result and a location tag but are insufficient for a precise summary.
Unclear regional raid report fragments amid garbled OCR
Fragmentary OCR text shows scattered names and places with unclear actions. The readable bits mention a raid or capture and references to names like Wyte Ha and Gegael eateret but details are broken. No coherent event or outcome is discernible from the damaged source.
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