Vaudeville and theatre gossip from Sydney and London
Readings cover the Tivoli and Fulll Broadway style acts with Madge Fabian Hale Hamilton and the Adelaide and Melbourne lineups. Notes on new acts, star arrivals, stage and cinema movements, and police advice on air raids affecting performances.
Peg O' My Heart Comedy Drama At The Theatre
Fragmentary note outlines J Tar Mew comedy drama Peg O My Heart with Sara Allgood cast as Peg. Mentions England America, theatrical production, audience reaction, and scheduling hints. Details are garbled but indicate a stage adaptation featuring Peg O My Heart with a noted actress in a cross Atlantic context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matey Wars
Sara Allgood
Peg
Peg O My Heart's Smashes in Sydney Audience
The Australian premiere of Peg O My Heart's in Sydney draws strong crowds as Hazel Manners and her company present the Dublin to Scarborough comedy with lively performances. Peg O My Heart, or Margaret OConnell, travels with her father and troupe, encountering escapades and romance, while critics note the play's humor and characters including Mrs Chichester and Alaric Chichester. The show promises a continued run as local audiences respond to the capers and charm of the touring production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joliewang
Haiey Manners
Laufer Taylor
Peg St Mins Sera
Alesod
Allgood
Echpem
Peg
Mergaret O'Connell
Inu
Calevall
Hich
Bee
Mil
Eaanduire
Pellah
Eve Lout
Fomey
Shraset
Regal Villa
Scarborough
Ferrier
Michael
Ethel Chichester
Fee
Jerry
Cecil
Alaric_ Chichester
Mir
Cecil Brook
Shakespeare at the Sydney Auvelphi Theatre
Review of a Sydney Adelphi Theatre Shakespeare program praising Mr. Wilkie as Hamlet and Ophelia played by Milas Haier Watts with strong support from Marlow and Hurt. Notes uneven phrasing but effective emotion, praise for Ophelia and Laertes, and anticipation for the next Twelfth Night production with Wilkie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelnti
Rum
Bennark
Wilkie
Hamer
Wilke
George Marlow
Ophelia
Walta
Tully Delle
Walter Hurt
Laertes
Ward Landor
Polonus
Rabete Paullner
Horatio
Fred Kehoe
Promier
Valentine Sidney
Gertrude
John Cosgrove
Mteg
Francie
Walter Prince
Rosencrants
Cguildenmern
Sea Shakespeare
Moderm
Repe Robins
Raine
Ty iCribb
Malyodi
New Zealand theater Wellington hosts wartime lecture tour
April 14 reports Mr Hradee Coleman presenting a three part war lecture program at Wellington Town Hall. The event features Franke Talbot and Nitaided acts with varied performances and a focus on ANZAC stories. Lectures are described as popular, with Ashmead and Barnley touring from Sydney and an advance agent for the New Zealand tour engaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Hradee Coleman
Wellngton
Franke Talbot
Reeble Houser
Coleman
Pairiot
Wattesaus
John Map
Pine Fam
New Zealand
Ashmead
Barnley
Sydney
Orn
Barlieit
Meor Zealand
Westnevésy
Welling
Ton'ore
Aitectioun
Welliswon Town
Hall
Untitled note on Goodwin contract and wage terms
Fragmentary text references Nak Goodwin and a contract with a company, mentioning Murat lina and unspecified clauses. It hints at wage discussions and daily work availability, with unclear details about location and role. The piece reads as an OCR damaged historical note without complete context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nak
Goodwin
Tof
Murat
Lina
On Trial at the Sydney Criterion Theatre
A theatre and screen adaptation of On Trial unfolds with performances by Shier Roary Strickland and Madge Fabian in dramatic scenes. The production by George Batrum uses rapid costume changes and stage tricks to reveal a thief’s motive and the foiled robbery. The cast includes Frank Hatvep as Strickland and Miss Fabian delivering emotional depth alongside a larger company of actors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mele Vantie
Hale Hamilton
Madge Fabian
Sydney
Prink
Mu Harriton
Mise Fabiana
Ae Lane
Hamilton
Caguioctro
Cole
Lincoln Plumer
Mise Fabian
Admairal
Awe Maia
Evbel Warwick
Nobby Dillon
Gwladys Soman
Auateatia
Newcastle On
Dillon
Eel. Bragtime
London
Hiewoe
Seanone
Nottngham
Sey Majesty”s Theatre
Seelie
Melbourne
Pope Eien
Seanon
Dorothy
Strikang
Io Moving Pictures
Dreerst
Bellen
Sydney Criterion
Phealta
Saterday
Cayries
Shier Roary Strickland
Meanie Harve
Trom
Sidney Snirfing
Acd le
Cour
Petiesius
George Batrnum
Mr. Strickland
Air
Franke Hatvep
Ae Scickland
Mise Darottty Sexcombe
Wax Seena
Siebblanda’ Tittle Daygatar
Mey ‘Kuler
England
Wae
Sidney Sueling Ae Sisco
Woyesarive
Sharer Laren
Sara Anant Rheisey
Nad Nod Willer Peabo
Tachulleg
Wae Ghotleety
Nk Harcourt
Rémund Shey
Fen Tata
Hindle Wakes Recital Review at Little Theatre
A fragmented review notes Hindle Wakes staged at the Little Theatre last week with a detailed cast. It praises the production for strong professional acting, contrasts it with earlier Amateurs, and highlights themes of marriage and social structure within the play and its characters.
Miss May Wirth A Star Of Stars At Seventeen
The article recalls Miss May Wirth, a young Australian equestrian now rising as a top attraction in major shows. It details her early training in Australia, move to America, and standout performances on the big stage, including scenes at the Hippodrome and appearances before royalty. It highlights her balancing acts on a fast horse and a dramatic incident in New York that tested her nerve, followed by a triumphant return to acclaim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hinsel Morrie
Nar Donat
Early
Caight
Tle
Victor Prince
Dimond Juggtert
Bery Colemah
Adelaide
Wilkerson
Mathhes
Melbourne
Iy Eydnay
Malesty
Strane
Aman
Sanlsunts
Gr Mery
Farrow
Mies Liliane Very
Sven
Manber
Mies
Maud Pane
Victor Kally
Dickenson
Adbuy Reynalst
Leird
Bordertown
Rupert Daye
Madelawn
Charles ‘Howard
Queerie Bn Ball
Fee
Dorothy Eiri
Albert Belino
Olen Goose
Minars
Billy le Brun
Geores Smith
le Brunt
Mise Minnis Everet
Drea Gisk
Rune
All
Hullo
Sydney
Beau Mion Ross
Hickory Wood
Rexinuid Frankin
Cheeler A Warman
May Wirth
Maymarket
Mira May Wirth
Mie
Damilien
Queensland
Australia
America
Aldmany
New York
London
Amd
Atconis
Olymnia
King George
Queen Mary
Hay
Milan Wirth
Haymarket
Miss Wirth
Swain
Brooklyn
USA
Barnare and Bailey
Frank Wirth
Hitler
Alten
New Yorke
Isvinon Square
Iver
Melbourne Theater Royal
Dee
Belasco Theatre
Hoge de Luge
Olympia
House of Tetra
Eynil Brevens
Casinleg
Hen Berrian
Robert Warwick
Motor Cycle Club Hosts 200 Mile and 150 Mile Races
Victorian Motor Cycle Club prepares for a major carnival at Goulburn with the 200 miles handicap valued at £60 and a 150 miles reliability trial from Melbaurne to Morlake. Entries include 46 Victoria riders led by Jack Booth and R Finley, with competitors from New South Wales, Queensland, and Tasmania. The program features a 86 miles handicap, 100 miles handicap, and a 3 miles handicap for club members. A new interstate route via Mallacoota Lakes is praised, while Centennial Park traffic limits remain unresolved awaiting police supervision arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sastor Holterm
Victorian Motor Cycle Club
New South Wales
Fasemania
Queensland
Victoria
Jack Booth
R Finley
Harry Jentina
Eric “Tyler
Eric “Tyler, and’ Other ‘Well Nowy Men To Uphold Her Honor Again At Usewishuire
Inverniaie
W. J. Oueley
Urensland
Power
L. Gr Sei
E. Lahey
Teomamas J. Suarzarker
Arteta
Mel Gaurne
Morlake
Onries
A. Byron
Chee Quecilandere
J. Suirswber
Tatraania
Crity
Oberra Motor Cycle Club
Goulburn
Buster
Autamobile Club of
Tumratia
H.C. Morgan
Centennial Park
Melbourne
Sydney
Mallacanta Lakes
Bowery
Saas
Wills
Lin Road
Malacootla
Motor notes and figures from the Duntop Rubber Company era
General notes recount W J Hractar leaving Duntop Rubber Company with Anthony Proctor as manager, company growth and staff of about 1800. Mentions Clarkser in New Zealand motor trade, Kaeth Molar car imports, and January WW era figures including motor bodies and rubber manufacture values. Reports on the Royal Show motor exhibits, Western Motor Company, and motor trade group sections. Also covers motor cycling notes about G Baker's records in Australia and Cumberland Club trials set for April 29, plus Sydney Club gathering and Empire loyalty recognitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Hractar
Duntop Rubber Company
Lefe
Nimgace
Anthony Bores
Ipo Canada Ane
Proctor
Sim Anda
Clarkser
New Zealand
Moteraie
New Soad
Weise
Beiter
Chessia
Victoria
Motor
New Soth Wales
Rutter Company
Follawing Arma
Western Motor Company
Baibars
Ce Lid
Guilburn
Motors, Hull
Bowes
Musteettbronh
America Manufasture
Ewe G. Baker
Brestine Leer
Hynnivli
Aalandeiring
Cumberland Club
Richmond
J. Boo
Sydney
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Beugtrs
Renant
Sydney Tivoll
Crawford
Cook
Dhan
Plat
Sverard
Abe Yaior
Gorden
Baldor Eghurcoaman
Zverard
Ant
Cinmiey
Rhoden
Reiabane
RSS
Rays
Come Oper
Benes
Mite
Lancashire
Hindle Waker
Lille Theatre
Herbert T. Bentley
Minette
Sineth
Sidney Tivoli
Auatralia
Dublin
Aubep
Hert
la Blanc
Traven
Inelp Fear Burlengue Acavan
Saurday
Crafers
Dainty Nellie Fallon
Ani Hee
Marcel
Maud Miles
Carlton Chase
Pusay Wysey
Edward Hency
Polce
Athet
Merida
Briabane
Laveen
Cross
Gladistors
Morrison
Within the Law
Palace Heatra
Frederick Ward
Life Theatre
Mr. Katine
Ce Martiey Maven
Miy
Ge Theay
Mr Mannery
Fie Fale Tay Gebrya
Charen Cache
Ube
Aden
Vavaeyive
Corticne
Hilda
Lennard Nelsson
del Barry
Monahsy
Rheetem
Stevens
Lydia Carne
Herbert Brooks
Peon
We City Theatres
Hany Rickerds
Hugh D. McIntosh
Tefl
vAmerica
Niagara
Laa
Ave
Ney
Tan Maclaren
Herbert Seertiohm Tree
B. Iden Payne
Safety Repertory Theatre
Manchener
Herbert French
Haymarket Theater
William Pol
London Billwbethan Stage Society
WB. Redfern
Cambridge University Theatre
Mr. Maclaren
Australis
Lindsey
Mother Goose
Mins Martering
Scot
Tivoli Theatre
Misa King Scott
Carrie Hallett
Mies Hallett
Bailey
Diana
Horniman and
Granville Barer
Gamgames
Leason
Terry
Julia Nelstan
King's ‘Thedive
Bester
Florrie Gleeson
March Risch
Menta
Frank Bradley
Ish Applegate
Jet Walams
Bill John Forte
Ishab
Extermm
Keon
Bacs
White
William Z. Merrit
Niel
Pram Cullirane
Gorman W. Bee. Packins
Farton
Evans Prank
Guy Hannes
James Wynddale
Richard Bellaire
Alfreda
Bevan
Elisbeth
Weineeste
Laure Goberin
Mabelaby’ Lindgren
Liv Hal Queenie Setton
Hiram Doalittie
Willams Drivcall
Hiram Doolittle
Carrol
Victt KR
Vaulesi
Melbourne Entertainments
He Majesty Theatre Prowetion Ss
Wileiamsons
Pile
Gibbs
Letty
Harry Rickards
Emmatonemg
Mildred Grover
Paarl
Line Sars
Jacquee Wal
Pratt Las Villers
Sue
Paty Bents
Matton Welem
Theatre Royal
Willaun
Qmierron
J.C, Williamson Lyd
Madoz Pabian
Hes Maghsty
Mother Coos
Williamape
Adelphi Theatre
Nias Owe
Fong Wanliw
Prine Allan Wilkie
Aik Fakoen
Hamlet
AL. Bi
Mickarla
Tievih Aatrea
Leica
Nuts Uf
Tierra
National Theatre
Ellie
Haily
Ao Bair
Puzly
Palace Theatre
Wirth
Armpit
Manus
Nate
Sonera
Stony Mao
BATH
Peg Omy Heart
Shakespeare
Sydney Auvelphi Theatre
Allan Wilkie
Creo
Sncerinr
Sydney Criterion Theatre
Slice of Life At Life Theatre
Recsarka Djerrum
Siahley Haughton
Prede Hk Ward
Little Theatre
Arnold Benne
Othaids
Fanny Mawchorne
Fanny
Jim Oll
Chris. Haiharoe
Mbardinste
Maniel
Floyeen
Alan
Daimg
Timothy
Tanoy
Cor
Sehlers
Miex
Billy Nalvon
Nantaclaree
Miss Tempe
Paamy
Plumptan Walnon
Kitty Christopher Hawthorne
Delettte Ward
Ferber
Bentlep
Weveval
Eline
Janet Warlepensien
Joffcote
Eather Mitchel
Beuerice Ferre
Altea Myde
Ada
Imerices
Marz Whaike Frey
Hardie
Moira
Royal Come Opera Company
Chen Aggiside
Saatnen
Mies Dorotty Hrunson
Apecian
JG. Williamsons
Uchine
Jones’ An
Manag
Toraday
Ee Ervoil Pulies
Ian Maclaren
Hindle
Ty Biasley
Bey
Paris
Tee JC
Willison
Fedora
Blance O'Neal
Ae Emncees
Roca Abie Wack
Adans
Lice Whittingtan
Hie Car
Carrie Maure
Mortlake
AUTON
Orm Mane Eae
Sire Australis
Mae Tim
Sane
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