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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 30, 1918
Page
6
Sydney Melbourne Brisbane Adelaide listings show a mix of theatres and cinemas. Acts include Iby Whine Peter Payson and a variety of vaudeville acts at major venues. Patrons can expect musical revues and film showings, with titles like The Bird of Paradise and Aladdin noted in advertisements.
A fragmentary review notes Malle Amvonia Dolores and Mise Eile Caspers in Eastern scenes of a Royal Shell warrant event Thursday. It mentions Muriel Starr as Laura, Aleve Roch Phillipe’s exciting portrayal Jesse Strong, and Shyver’s Eero Lew in a now American stage climate. The piece highlights the production’s musical and dramatic elements.
Vaudeville highlights lead the Sydney program with Peter Dewnoo as top baritone, the Royal troupe performing Aladdin, and a strong London influence. Mirthful acts, new arrivals Linh and Mey de Laer, and a celebrated Dame Twankey role headline the Tivoli and playhouse bills, with latest costs and reviews from London awaiting patrons.
A review of The Willow Tree Sensation notes the heroine Mis MacDonell’s illness, the Japanese setting, and fine production values. It mentions Charles Vs Astor's Life in Macedonia and the marriage of Lane May to Oscar Lewisohn, with details on the stage farewell at Aldwych Theatre in 1907.
Interstate notes describe a recent high society vaudeville night at the Malbourne Tivoli featuring a warm racy comedy about love and loss. The production follows The Brotherhood and a widow facing societal pressures and one last chance at happiness amid a temple gate confrontation.
Review notes delicate handling by cast led by Mist Ely Malyon and Miss MacDonell in Willow Tree. George Baran’s production is vivid though some lines strain. performances praised with multiple curtain calls and high audience enthusiasm.
A garbled verse like tribute praises the Profeuian era and theater at Newport and Lagoa. The speaker extols the emotional stagecraft during seven rainy days, noting performers and audiences in a controversial pantomime about Dick Whittington at Melbourne Her Majesty's.
A fragmented early 20th century item notes Jey Wattle, Australia’s leading performer, launching a London engagement under Syndicate Rout after a recent tour. Details about dates and venues are incomplete but indicate a renewal of performances in London starting with a January date at GuR.17.
A fragmented review-like piece discusses the Sydney Theatre Royal production of Parentage, highlighting dramatic family themes, parental influence, and parallels to Dickens. It mentions performances daily from 1 p.m. including Dick Whittington, with dance and ballet elements and remarks on cast and staging.
A fragmented theater critique praises Mie Reeve for deft singing and acting in a period piece. Clarence Blackston leads as the Dunfilds Priory head with convincing presence, while supporting turns from Kennnedy Allen and Mrs Taller Andrews add charm. The piece features graceful dancing by Miss Lande and four strong vocal numbers by Miss Reeve, with overall favorable audience appeal.
Advertisements describe Dick Whittington and His Car at Her Majesty's Theatre with lively music and ballads unmatched in Australia The Ghost Scene delights children and draws crowds during school and college vacations Principal actors include Mrs Vere Pearce Mine Paunioe Bindley and Mr Arthur Stigant The public shows no sign of fatigue despite two matinees a week at the Theatre Royal Bird of Paradise also noted
Weekend matinees feature a harlequinade in connection with Aladdin at the King's, with Mr Merry-Lusping producing. Charlie A. Wenman, once with Dick Whittington, returns to the city for a limited run as the Melbourne theatres mark Foundation Day with strong attendance and lively shows.
Hobart residents recall lively vaudeville days as the Danvers Amadio Concert Company stages Blue Beard pantomime at the Hasina hall. The Trou Sadours will follow, with plans and references noting past glories and long hours of entertaining events.
The William And Company season in Adelaide ended after a brief run at the Tow bas theatre. A final show occurred Monday January 28 with Bor A Ghar featuring as the leading performer. On Tuesday Jack and the Bessarash launched what is expected to be a successful pantomime run.
London theatre notes report a long running show at the Criterion December 12 and compare its run to other popular plays such as Charley’s Aunt. Details cover Drury Lane finances for the year ending June and mention Mr Irving’s first appearance in The Van Dyck. The Bird of Paradise at Melbourne’s Theatre Royal features Miss Starr praised for Hawaiian ceremonial dances.
A. E. Peppercorn of Forbes motor garage has filed a patent for an automatic air valve claimed to cut petrol use substantially. A trial of 100 miles on a Brayl Butch car with four passengers showed significant fuel savings, though the tested mileage remained under 24 miles per gallon, under strict supervision.
A detailed report covers a northern racecourse program with multiple events. It notes selections, favorites, and outcomes including Royal Blend winning, Plamen Spillway and Lady Grom as notable runners, and a following week schedule with two days of meetings and prize money allocations.
A garbled note attributes praise to a referee from an English speaker, mentioning crowds and a game sequence with players and teams. Peter Jackson is cited, discussing the referee's role and calls during a confrontation in a match, with hints of support from fans and players.
Fragmentary text notes road conditions and travel notes mentioning Mr Evans from Mean and a journey south to Naroom between Milton with scarce roads described and limited communication over nineteen days with exponents and walls appearing in the garbled OCR.
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