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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 25, 1908
Page
4
A fragmentary poem style piece reflects Australian schoolchildren singing Advance Australia Fair and other patriotic lines. It mentions the Commonwealth School paper, youth, courage, and national pride with references to England and naval gifts.
A patriotic verse pages the Oldest and Best Wines in the Commonwealth with calls of unity. It celebrates Dominion loyalty from Cape Horn to Nootka Sound, praising the maple leaf and empire unity. It references Queenstown Heights Lundy’s Lane and war memories, urging steadfast allegiance to Britain and Canada.
The Atstinstitudet Vinlinist gave his second recital at Down Hall on Friday night. He charmed a full house with polished technique, clear tone, and deft expression. The program featured Bach and other works, with notable performances by Vivian Edwardes and a cast including Cyril Mackay and Nellie Calvin in supporting roles. The concert was part of a broader program of entertainments including Wirths Circus, pantomimes, and theatre acts at various venues around the city.
A sweeping tribute fills the page as the Star-Crowned Flag of Australia is celebrated, with verses praising the empire and national birthrights, followed by a burst of local events from a major water main break in Dowling Street to cultural performances at Queen's Mall and dramatic theatre at the Theatre Royal. The report moves from patriotic verse to daily city life, noting repairs, public gatherings, concerts, and theatre previews in Sydney.
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