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Sydney Referee

Location

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Feb 07, 1917

Page

6

Weekend Attractions at Major Theaters Across Cities

Listings show Sydney and Melbourne venues featuring Teall, Vallier, and Blurit acts at Majesty's and Royal houses. Cellerton, Elia Canpérh Puadevilie, and Passing Show roll in at Wer Majesty's. Adelaide offers Tivoli shows including A Seilor's Sweetheart with Sign of the Crow at Tivoli.

Sydney Teall Majesty's Cellerton Welbourne M. Goosens Elia Canpérh Puadevilie Wer Majesty's King's Tom Moore

Fragmentary Notes on Arts and Local Visits Abroad

The text lists a tangle of familiar names, places, and events from a muddled postwar scene. Flora Cromer and Tam Weorwell are mentioned alongside theatre sightings at Charnuni and Waunansrys Palace, with numerous other figures like Cecilia Wright, Harry Tale, and Carrom Jones appearing in brief, disjointed references.

Old Order Ovation For Fred Bluett At Tivoli

A Tivoli show featured Fred Bluett and fellow vaudeville artists in a lively evening. Performers like Marie King, Scott, McEachert, and others received enthusiastic local acclaim with music, dance, and a warm reception.

Walald Gio Malcolm McEachert Fignity Howers Waleane Fred Bluett Tony Ced Tome Vinne Alvin Yumi Wien Tived Aloe Marie King Bron Balle Oliver Sydney Beth Niagara and Falls Vaudevillann Peer Romelly Begum of Bhopal

GEEIG FOR AMERICA ORNAMENTED GESTE OF RURAL HUB CAPTAIN

Fragmented OCR news item lists a string of names and places with limited clarity. It mentions Mr and Mrs Geeig and several individuals, a theater scene, and a weekly schedule including Sundays, but the text is garbled with incomprehensible phrases. The readable bits suggest a community drama or social notices with multiple persons named and a reference to Sundays.

Geeig America Aleatian Fert Hania Gre Gres

Bush themed silent film features Melbourne talent cast

The article notes an outside Adelaide production praised as excellent, listing cast members such as Nan Taylor Pearl Hellmrich Margaret Gordon and others. It mentions two real bushfire scenes and several bush episodes including a bush wedding dance and christening to be released in February with Frances Young in a leading part and Phil South as Meakin in The Orchid setting.

Adelaide Pal Nan ‘Taylor Pearl Hellmrich Margaret Gordon Foils” Minchell Vers “Spaull Ole Agnew Walle Cosnous Tom Cannas HH Wallace Crathie Ward Roy Redgrave Plajmton Wilesn Pred Eaton Taek Harifard Iiss Ference Young Woul Peacen Circling Meakin Melbourne Mig Youn Mr Phil South

English Comedians Shine in Uneven Fair and Warmer Show

A fragmented review highlights the brilliant moments of English comedians amid inconsistent pacing. Thunder and sultry mood give way to jolting misfires, as performers Fal compaten and Avery Hop vond’s large acts draw attention, while audience reaction remains mixed and unclear.

Jon Pair Warner Treuchl Avery Hop Vond Hunteraus Hay Eualisy

Enthusiastic Farewell Show Draws Big Sydney Audience

A lively final performance featured a crowd at the Massing Show in Sydney. The performer received a standing ovation with cheers and applause lasting beyond the curtain call as the audience expressed strong enthusiasm for the farewell.

Notable Stage Talent Shines Despite Patchy Reception

Critics praised Marmont and Bratdon for strong turns while Miss Allerton and Miss Ter tyure drew mixed notices. The cast, including May Wightin and Billy, delivered fresh singing and comedy, with the company’s ensemble earning admiration though some performances lagged. The audience remained hungry for more, as high hopes met limited staging in this season's production.

Thomas Ay Bratdon Marmont Dr Atherton Royton Braiden Allerton Miss Teyture Banda Harry Swesyey May Wightingale Uae

Tivoli stage spectacle delights city crowd

A busy Tivoli program Saturday showcased new troupe members and guest artists. Belgian tenor Mans Albe Goorens led a varied concert with operatic arias and popular gems while Rose and Dell impressed in comedic sketches. Lingarde and Warrie from New York received applause for musical pieces and entertainments, as performers including Newman Hughes Valide and Vern delivered lively acts to finish the night.

Rhein Tivol Mans Albe Goorens Brain War Minette Caaneray de Forres Newman and Hughes Rose Dell Arin Mile. Lingarde Warrie and Hutchison Winter Garden New York Imirhment Vern Peasy Penie Puiccest

Allen Moore and Theater Cast Shine at Kien Theatre

Allen Noose scores as Tom Moore stars in a packed house at the Kien Theatre on Saturday. The production includes a strong cast with Malone and Afra, while the children's scene marks notable success. Moore and Landioney receive praise for their performances and the Prince of Wales role is well handled.

Ity Dante Drat Melbourns Torm Moore Kien Afra Malone Moore Landioney Pesmvet

Florence Rockwell to Open New Play at Theatre Royal

Florence Rockwell to appear in a new play at the Theatre Royal with supporting cast Harvey and others. Matinees run Wednesdays and Saturdays, with early listings noting attendance and show details for the upcoming performances.

Florence Rockwell Theatre Royal Harvey Amelia Mise Rockwell

Adelaide's Revival News Echoes Through Troll Scene

Fragmentary OCR hints at a local theatre or entertainments page. It mentions revivals of old favorites, a sailor theme, and a Troll venue. Names and precise details are unclear, but the note reflects ongoing performances and audience interest in revived acts.

Very Good Eddie at the Palace Theatre

The Palace Theatre hosts the musical Very Good Eddie with a large cast. Performers include Philin Bavitolarae and Guy Baran, plus a long list of named actors and the production team led by Robert eer and Barry Lupinex as musical director and producer respectively.

Palace Theatre America Philin Bavitolarae Guy Baran Greene Che Tale Fhe ABC Principe Porder Victoria Lake Daisy Reverte John Becky Montigur de Paugemot Rotons Beaty Hurson Rip van Winkie Inn Beene Tis Robert Eer Barry Lupinex

The Bert Bailey Company at the Victoria and Cherom theatres

A fragmented report describes The Bert Bailey Company presenting at the Victoria and a Cherom theatre. Names include Mur Dawson and Ahi Syiney Weston with reference to a final preface and early evening showings. The text is garbled but indicates performances and venue changes.

Bert Bailey Ahi Syiney Weston Chertom Mur Dawson

Australian chorus girls praised as world class talents

The article lauds the Australian chorus, praising their vitality and artistry while noting envy from rivals and critiques about stage ethics. It contrasts with European and American chorus performers, discusses management hesitation, and mentions matinee today at Majesty with films and Clyde Cook’s farewell performance.

Theatrical Managers Hear Distant Plans Revealed

A garbled note discusses potential productions and regional show plans, mentioning unsure dates and unclear venues. It references producers, managers, and possible collaborations, with scattered names and places embedded in the fragmented text.

Royal Players shine at Tivoli season as Sien of the Cross profits grow

In Brisbane the Royal Players enjoy a successful Tivoli run of yeyivala while The Sien of the Cross draws strong crowds. The Jubilee Singers report a good week, and prospects look upbeat for more performances. Robert Hollyford and the Dan Berry Dramatic company contribute to a busy entertainment scene.

Royal Players Tivoli Sien of the Cross Berd bUsners Jubilee Singers Robert Hollyford Dan Berry

Unclear Orphan Fragments Spark Local Theatre Notes

Fragmentary OCR hints at local showings and venues with assorted names and places. Mentions Farapany prices, The Girl Who War Won, Hobart Peg, Lausceton Devonport itinerary, Wadeville Temperance Hall and liberal patronage shaping continuing big shows.

Farapany Lausceton Devonport Wadeville Cera

Canary Collage to open new stage production tour

Canaries Collage announces a tour concluding in Auckland and Adelaide with rehearsals underway. Notable performers Sallie Laer Mist Dorathy Brunton and Amelia Seeley are listed for the holiday run, sailing from Sydney after a five year pause. Mr Edgar Warwick tours to Tre sham New Zealand following medical career attempts in Australia.

Pany Auckland Ae Nigoce Adelaide Weis Sallie Edgar Warwick Tresham New Zealand Verave Hs Australia

Death of Henry Bracy in Sydney Hospital

The obituary notes the death of Henry Bracy in a private Sydney hospital about four weeks ago. A noted light tenor associated with Savoy and Madame Favart, Bracy starred in Melbourne and later led performances in La Mascotte and other works. Survived by his wife and two children, his career spanned Opera Company stages and prominent concert engagements.

Henry Bracy Sydney Bracy Savoy Melbourne Lys Thompson Verica Mir Racy Madame Favart Nlowir Cocinans Hrtey Treiten Bel Borel Alin Misi Alla Crossley Renaigo Wallivmwen Ammer

The Passing Show Tivoli Melbourne Review

Notable acts at the Tivoli Melbourne including George Welch Gwen Lew and Charlie Vaude with Billy in The Passing Show 1910. The Royal Tivolo Melbourne hosts heated jests and stunts featuring Essie Daisy Yates and Sidney Tivoli lineup with Jack Quinlan and George Graystone among performers.

Gwen Lew Diewoy the Royal Tivoll Melbourne George Graystone Watts Munthe Quinlan Essie

New Zealand Theatre Tour Link With Theell Grant Opera

The text notes Mr All Linley and Mr Grooge Slepnenton connected to theatres as a touring manager for Lawrence Campbell in New Zealand. The itinerant company Beotmental Blake's business The Italian Grant Opera Company travels through Christchurch Dunedin Timaru Napier and other ports, with dates around January and February.

All. Linley Grooge Yenures Lawrence Campbell New Zealland Blake's Business Itellan Grant Opera Company Chrinchurch New Zealand Bunedinagavon Timaru Bebagy Doe Wan ‘Rest Napier

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