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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 15, 1917
Page
6
Melbourne and Brisbane venues present a string of vaudeville acts including Her Majesty's, Tivoli, and Royal theatres. Acts feature The Ret Widow, Daddy Long Legs, Peg O My Heart, and The Shamrock. Ade Reeve and Company contribute in Brisbane with local performances continuing through the season.
A chaotic update from Melbourne covers Mrs Brunton’s farewell night and renewed contract with her firm, mentions of Walter Bentley praised, and a London tour with Miss Drake and Mr Mack. It notes a fire destroying the Soudy Yarrra Picture Theatre and upcoming shows at Theatre Royal Melbourne and London halls with artistes like J C Mack, Mrs Brunton, and the Tivoli troupe.
A chaotic concert preview lists performers Roy Traynor, Mother Gouve, and Billie Seaton among acts at the Sydney Palace and Tivol venues. It notes expected crowd pull, orchestral pieces, comedies, and a finale titled The Musical Restaurant, with a mix of local talent and touring acts in a bustling program from Sydney James and Waller.
A fragmented 1920s theatre notice discusses Grumpy opening in Sydney with Horace Hodges Percyval Whitley and Wilson Marrare. It praises Maude Ie Woull, critiquing actors pace gesture and writer influence while noting the dated style and theatrical tension around authenticity and performance quality.
A fragmented reminiscence recounts 19th century theatre figures Edmimi Kelly and Frank Leon, with notes on Elmira or Edinburgh era companies, the Doctor of Alcantara, a Pinafore revival halted by an injunction, and performances at Arts Hall Pittatreeye and Behel of Arts, mentioning Eva Davenport and Josephine.
The Tivall Follies wrapped a Brisbane run with a Saturday Town Hall farewell. Vera Pearce and Miss Reeves drew large crowds, the latter 3500 attendees, as Reed’s tour boosted Anzac Buffet funds and Brisbane Sallar events ahead of Ada Reye’s season.
A garbled account lists performers and roles from a historic vaudeville or opera performance. It mentions Mr Maude receiving ovation, Salis in curtain, W. Courteright, J. Surridge, Japanese Tommy, C. J. Fredericks, Edwin Lester, and Mary Gladetone among others. References to early Victoria Theatre, Danish scene painter Mabhe, and Dunning Lennen Comic Opera Co 1882 3 hint at a retrospective theater program.
The article reviews a July 7 barseraph from Collyer’s Eye on William Metrian, a Chicago amateur champion, who swam 20 yards in seconds and 10 yards in 2 seconds, praising his speed for a 40 pound youth. It contrasts Metrian’s feat with the world record and reports on Norman Ross’s standout performances at the Pacific Coast Championships in San Diego, noting his dominance across seven events and the acclaim from officials and contemporaries.
Hobart Kinsham's Serenaders continued performances at Pedineranve Hall with Governor Francis Newacrate and Lady New hggie in attendance. The Tail's Turn to the Right Company underwhelmed at the Theatre Royal, while Launceston audiences enjoyed, and the Chemiavakys promote a Tasmanian concert tour ending at Theatre Royal this Wednesday evening. Brattscombes Dandies and Jack Waller's Look Who's Here Company are expected to visit Taamama in the near future.
A London theatrical note reports a new revue Speed at the Garrick opening in early June titled Smile after a racehorse. The piece notes dull business after a busy week and mentions matinees and a High Jinks performance at Her Majesty's.
The article details Clay's Enterprises presenting Australis and a slate of acts at the UK Bride Theatre Newtown this week. Leading performers include Fred, Slavin, Waltany, and a 46 member company with Barraweil Prime Company, Rages Cerium, and a musical troupe headlining. The tour visits multiple centers with Mr. Clay arranging transportation and engagements for the varied troupe.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Harry Clay's Harry Companies and Bridge Theatre Newtown with unclear surrounding details. The readable elements suggest a local theater or company reference, but no coherent event or outcome is identifiable from the snippet. Further readable context needed for a reliable summary.
The Adelaide area has limited film offerings for several days, hurting business at theatres. A notable event at the Tivoli Theatre featured the Prime and Begin Show with prominent performers, yet attendance waned as audiences shifted away.
A historic review of performances by the J. Willimman Comedy Company and visits by notable actors in Wellington, Auckland, and other cities. The piece notes sacred oratorios, new productions, and varied operatic and theatrical acts, highlighting Majeroni and other principal players.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Mr Hatey Overton the actor and a chiropodist with a similar name. References to William of Normandy, Brontë, and a company representative are garbled. No clear event, date, or location emerges from the fragment.
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