The Kaiser and Sar Sardanapalus in Melbourne theatre
A long, readable note reviews Byron inspired stage works and the 19th century vogue for grand theatrical productions. It discusses Byron's Sardanapalus, Manfred and Werner, the Melbourne production under G. V. Brooke, and Royal Berlin tastes for theatricals including Emperor William and Voltaire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Tear
Nhat
Ife
Soares
Byron
Australia
Theatre Royal
Melbourne
G. V. Brooke
Myrrha
Robert Sicir
Hazlitt
Covent Garden
Drury Lane
John Kemble
Edmund Kean
Toger
Macready
Tts
Thor
Rom
Ler
Jolot
Pid Phancres
Page
Lina Lee
Ruehan
Werner
Marina Fallero
Foscar
Manfred
Heraine
Sydney
Charles Dillon
Frederic Lemaitre
Respbegor
Mountebank
Charles Rea
Balley
Bertin
Besa
London
Charles Kean
Layard
Ninecoh
Drowna
Len
Henry Irving
Garrick
Brooke
Brron
Semirams
William Ja Pot
Frederick
Ahaire
Voltaire
Lalla Rookh Royal Pageantry and Bathhouse Plans
The article describes a lavish 1822 performance of Moore's Lalla Rookh with royal participants, including the future Nicholas I and other European nobility, staged in a grand panoramic setting. It then details Woolloomooloo Bay bathhouse construction with a 220 by 106 feet main basin, spectator stands, dressing rooms, and modern facilities, replacing Robinson's old baths and noting funding and architects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moore
Cearovitch
Russia
Nicholas I
Woolloomooloo Bay
Ouirr Domain
Farmer's Baths
Childhom
Clack
Kramdei
Eda
Tn Adallap
Grand Mand
Amd
TAU
Perth
Aluckarge
Arnivale
Wauh
Baatit
Landwart
Wes
Florks Ronainiow
Wll
Aga
Voupeit
A. A. Fwerman
W. Nickolm
Anw Bern
K. Hl. Brodrick
Jaros i Merriman
Architget
Deafiamas
Mme. Turner Wadeworth
Eleck
Irks
Rowinson
Mobinson
Woollocsineton. Bay
Moving Skull Mystery at Dig Site Solved by Mole
A skull was found protruding from the soil during digging and unsettled observers until a mole emerged. The creature’s emergence and subsequent actions led to the skull’s discovery and the mystery’s resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grern
Historic Forest Fires Devastate Vast Regions Across Rivers
A fractured 19th century report describes mega fires in Miramichi and Michigan, noting towns burned, hundreds dead, and property losses in millions. It cites October events, wind, and the spread from Wackley areas, with extensive timber ruin and social impact across multiple communities and states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alttornik
Cnn
Hines
Nace
Newessiles
Kenya
Ranobee
Laver
Orore
Lee
Wiseneein
Newry
Trehtia
Cha
Mont Ientvirtive
Michigan
Exeulina Merown
Binte
Michieun
Lake Faron
Grees
Hiockiry
Dina
Joon
Aiuckiey
Tost
Taken by Sharks in Adelaide Bay Tragedy
A teenage girl aged 16 reports a near drowning and shark attack near the Adelaide coast. A young man named Ivan attempted rescue, but the girl disappeared, body later seen offshore as boats and shore observers reacted with shock. Police and witnesses describe a chaotic scene with debris, a frightened crowd, and ongoing search efforts.
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Tye
Vienas
Adelade Boa
Zara
Ing
Abe
Kboee
Ani
Ang
Ivan
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Atten
Liane Iniaitss
Half Man Soap
William Wild
Park Street
Nott
Earth
Abraham
Ron
the Kaiser and Sar
Canapalis
4Rvening News
Br Ww
Derlin
InaYise
Talmo
Napoleon
Erfurt
Municipal Counel
Shamring Afou S& Square
Mbout
Ale
Willie
Ato
Twang
Brant
Warriagg
Hay
Helent
Sott
Natal
Good Ak
Toeitnagsreieevions
Wacre
Simin Hole
Plizaupan
Pomrwest Sun
Anf & ML
Westioom
Council
Del
Robinson's
the Doman
Marakesh
Keld Renscared
Kabbour
Paris
F.wolff & Sohm, Rarlsrure of All Chemists & Perfumers
Ba Ene
Alic Salutige
Elixie Salutis
Brothwood
King
Bowen & CO
Collina St
Malbourne McGuffie & CO
Queen St
Brisbane
Bonnington
Beal Berud
N. H. Litoltt
York
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Tor Bonnington
Acre Son Te
Henry H. Wilkes
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