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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 27, 1916
Page
6
A fragmented listing shows venues in Sydney Melbourne Brisbane and Adelaide with theater groups and performances. Mentions Rivet Pasig Beer Blag Margury's The Closma Star Palace Peg oO My heart and Wm Anderson Dramatic Co along with regional venues and dates for Polat of 1717 18 and other billed acts.
The report covers O'Connor in High Jinks at Theatre Rawal amid a wartime program featuring Polly Barber, Mr Harry Roberts, and Mr George Robey. It notes awards to Australia associations and a fundraiser reaching over £1700 for soldiers and sailors, with performances at Her Majesty's and London Alhambra.
A damaged review describes a stage farce titled Just a Girl featuring Clarice Liarawike and Masive in a Joyous Youthful tone tempered by wedded sorrow. The Three Star camp performance includes Larry Mearns and Miss Queenie, with Beaux and Brat roles amid lively songs and a new My Hell Just A Sel o feature.
A review notes considerable modification to the Pawing Show program without major changes. Gwen Lemie remains popular while Connie Milne and Miss Belle Oliver shine in performances. Cast includes Sydney James and George Greyson as notable names. Mike Rowe returns to stage with Belle Oliver debuting in Australia. overall audience attendance remains strong.
Gaston Mervale left Australia for England four years ago to study theatre and cinema. He returns under engagement with J. and N. Tait, sharing his experiences as actor and producer in American films, vaudeville, and directing work in Philadelphia. He notes rising Australian interest in cinema, upcoming productions of Turn to the Right, and other plays by Winchell Smith and John Mangard, with new theatres and projects planned.
Renowned vaudeville star Ryed Bluett plans a Melbourne Tivoli appearance next Saturday. Bluett says strong contracts abroad kept him away and disputes that Australian acts lag behind foreign ones, promising to bring items that resonated with local audiences while exploring new material.
A chaotic yet vibrant cinema revue at Her Majesty 6 Theatre showcases a cast led by The Willson company. Despite muddled dialogue and inconsistent pacing, strong performances by Reginald Roberts, Dick Shortland, and Phyllis Cadman elevate the show with memorable comic bits and lively stage moments.
A Sunday Times piece reports unrest in London venues as Guthes Aron’s orchestra faced pay demands from women performers. They sought higher wages, less work, and broader earnings, challenging Sir George Aurwith and The War Industry Commission’s rulings. The dispute highlighted stark contrasts between top salaries and suburban house limits.
A lively account praises the Willay search at the Palace Theatre last Saturday. Jokes and lively performances by Peg and the cast, including Mine dave Allgood and Miss Dora Gilham, carried the show with engaging humor and polished turns.
A long review extols a theatrical production highlighting standout performances by Clyde Coot and Phil Smith, with Nellie Payne and Minnie Hooper praised for strong singing and ballet. It notes producer Charles A. Wenman and manager Leslie Holland, plus a humorous anecdote about a theatre audience, and discusses wages and working conditions for performers in Sydney and Australia.
The J C Williamson Royal Comic Opera Company started its New Zealand season in Wellington at the Grand Opera House. A Christchurch committee organized a festival to encourage New Zealand mimicry. The festival event occurred during festival week with performances running into the night.
The Town Hall overflowed as Mrs Rickards honored the fourteen year old Christmas dinners by Harry Rickards. The Attorney General David Hall praised her generosity and the event featured songs, a Pausing Show tribute, and the Tivoli Orchestra.
The Majesty's Theatre and Bratre Royal host a mixed bill with plays including The House That Jack Built and a damaged goods performance. Royal, Neeres, and other venues feature listed shows at 7 PM with late post show events and special exhibits.
The first presentation of the J Wik Warnon pantomime The House That Jack Built opens at Majesty's Theatre on Saturday before a large Melbourne audience. The cast features Miss Guiver as principal boy with notes on several performers and the show’s musical numbers and stage effects. A forthcoming season at King's Theatre on Saturday January 13 is announced with Alex Corvalle and Allen Boone among those involved.
A fragmentary report notes changes in esl wars and mature theater themes after war years with emphasis on prewar contrasts. It mentions Adelaide and theatre scene shifts but lacks full details.
Fragmentary OCR describes an event in a village with references to exhibitions, banners, and crowd actions. It mentions a venue at Tenth and a notable display involving wall colors and painted wood, with scattered names and places that are difficult to identify.
A long manuscript fragment details a military themed stage show with performers including Andrew Norter and a diverse company. It describes audience makeup, interactive commentary, and a varied program spanning up to 24 numbers per performance in a wartime venue, highlighting morale, spectacle, and the risk of combat.
The Messiah performance by the Adelaide Bach Society featured a strong rendering of the oratorio. Governor and Lady Galway attended as the audience praised the choir and soloists for a refined classical program.
A bustling Tivol revival last Saturday features Gill of vaudeville amid a lively lineup. Acts include The Togas and performers Jenny McKay Zakacee Himatwil Mere Ain Rode Dell Jamie Kelly Nureara and Pails Billy Gaile with New Dramatic Players in reserve. The Royal and One Great show segments promise nightly thrills as audiences pack the venue.
A fragmented OCR page lists numerous names and phrases touching on theater, racing, and various individuals. The legible bits include scattered personal names, institutions, and places, with no coherent event description or clear narrative to summarize into a single story.
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