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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 06, 1899
Page
2
The report covers Ben Burin’s Victoria to Sydney move, Mrs Langtry’s publishing offer, and Freeman Lloyd’s Sydney arrival. It notes Lord Rothschild’s son Walter and J. Litton Burratt’s literary fame, Sarah Bernhardt’s tour tensions, and Napoleonic era adjutant lore amid a tapestry of society notices and theatrical gossip.
A Victorian era item records War and Billiards as shells fell during the Kimberley siege. It notes Dawson's four billiards records and covers Frank Smith accepting a challenge from Wells with stakes of £100 a side. Contained are quotes on players, Melbourne and Sydney scenes, and remarks on Campbell and Lyons from Australian billiards circles.
A fragmented note describes a cue sport scene with a fast table, a powerful cue ball, and a diagram. Langreach in Central Queenland or J W Winter is mentioned as sources, with emphasis on exhibition rather than practical play.
A historical note discusses billiards technique focusing on cue handling and stroke mechanics. It describes how the cue should move, how to avoid looping or curving shots, and the effects of grip and cue height on ball trajectory. It mentions a notable demonstration by a Cambridge player and references a local association preparing to offer live billiards lessons and tournaments at the Arcadia Hotel in Pitt Street.
Melbourne newspapers report on stage offerings across venues. A House of Mystery stars Carr and Vera with a forged past and a deadly secret. Robins Hood style pageantry at Majestys and a Christmas program at Palace featuring Rickards Varity and notable acts.
A London season report previews upcoming productions by The Firm's Dramatic Company led by Thomas Kingston and Henrietta Watson. It notes Willamson's London Royal Theatre plans, a Cinderella drama project under George Musgrove, and cast shifts including Mrs Potter and Mr Storey. Also covered are Paris and Melbourne stage chatter, a New Zealand tour for The Harry Cover Company, and tributes to the late performers Signor Folt and others with reminiscences of Amy Castles and Melba in Australia.
Dramatic conjurer Dante the Great dies in an allone grave at Waverley on Friday afternoon after a shooting accident. His manager and friends mourn a performer of high renown while plans of dates and tours are postponed. Dante urged companions to join him for a shooting day before the accident and had expressed optimism about life.
Review notes a new comic moveable production titled San Toy staged by Dalys Theatre. Mr J C Williams is listed as presenting the show, with Neat period humor and lively scenes. The snippet suggests a bright contemporary London entertainment insert with emphasis on performance style.
Intercogonial letters from Qur Cocrespontents recounts inexact notes on thawney of the Wella and a Brisbane theatre listing. Mentions The Giardy Blazers Eyn Lew Hetiy mavoy, and Royal company performances. Adelaide atoms present Thy King s Musketeer in truncated reports of a Royal show.
A fragmentary page mentions a bustling program with The Original and Trinnely hyper-smtes and various acts. It notes venues including CHEETBEION THEATERS and a HOUSE OF MYSTERY, with multiple acts, dates, and a wave of entertainment offerings from Cape Town to Fremantle, highlighting famous performers and theatrical attractions.
Theatre professionals may secure special terms for ode dress cards in periodicals. Various card formats are offered including single line or quarterly inserts with options to advertise in drama papers and related publications. Contact managers for placement details and rates across colonies.
An unreadable OCR fragment lists names and scattered phrases about artists and items. The readable bits mention Carleton and Bubwly and a date like 12, with references to HARD NAT Rees and other unclear terms. No clear event or outcome is discernible.
A fragmented listing of theatre companies and venues across Melbourne, Sydney, and other Australian regions. References include Harry Rickards and various producers with dates around December, noting unsettled schedules and management decisions.
A garbled 1900 era listing details numerous performers and venues across London and colonies. It mentions Miea Kate Yaorhan at the London Cry sial Malece Cafe Chalet and Fred Storey at Princess of Walew Theatre Kroningim among many others. The piece reads like a dense theatre column with many misspellings and fragmented names.
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