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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 11, 1917
Page
6
Current listings highlight Tivalls and variety acts across Melbourne, Adelaide, and Brisbane. Acts include Ada Reeve, Hep Majesty's, Capary Cor Criterion, Annabelle, Look Who's the Royal, and The Mikado with July 14 showings. Also noted are Through the Divorce Court in Brisbane and other stage performances during the week.
A fragmented review notes Madame Melba, accompanied by the Prime Minister, attending a performance featuring Cyril Maude and others. It highlights a wave of British and continental notables in a series of theatrical events, with Melba and Maude drawing strong public attention during their London season.
A rumor filled program listing indicates Clay's Enterprises plans a major vaudeville show featuring stars like Ted Starey Evelyn Dudley and Maurice Chenn. The lineup includes The Flying Gordo and Everwoody's Boise 4x Company with a large touring circuit ahead of a Queeneland run and additional bookings by Harry Clay.
Ada Reeve stars in a dual role at the Tivoli with singing and dancing routines. New cast members Thayer Stil Thurber bring novelty as double dummies while a strong company delivers clever and witty entertainment. The show blends comedy and musical numbers, drawing solid crowds and favorable notices.
A fragmentary obituary recalls Martina Simonse and her daughters, the Simonsen siblings, famed figures in opera and music. It notes their Melbourne connections, performances in Vienna and London, and the Vienna theatre fire that claimed many lives while Martina narrowly escaped. The piece traces the family’s artistic influence across Europe and America, naming several performers and venues linked to their storied operatic career.
Miss Adz Reeve hosted a Soldiers Day tribute week with presentations and gifts for service members. She welcomed returning troops at Anse Ayton, awarded a badge to Pte Tacit Fowl, and visited Rusduire Hospital with members of her group, receiving attention from attendees.
A reminiscence from the era recalls Irene Franklin and other Thalian entertainers. The piece notes Franklin’s charm and the public reception, including dramatic performances and public critiques. It mentions a notable Golden Gate opening and performance events with various performers, including Miss Barrane.
A lively review of the Look Who's Here Company at the Palace features performances by Norifeate Hes, Madeline Rotate, Gregory Teapot, and Sydnee Jes, with Charlie Fanning as a standout lighthearted star. The show includes stage scenery by Norifeate Hes, dresses by Mrs Simms Walte, and designs by Spivey Seperize. a France’s Day program and Saturday street performances follow.
Fragmentary OCR list mentions Shido Theatre Newtown and various terms like LNAI Ad continuous country tour. No clear news event or coherent facts to summarize. Entities include Harry Companies, Shido Theatre, Newtown, and scattered words.
A long, archival notice profiles the MacMahon brothers Charley and Joseph, tracing their Melbourne debut in June, their Bendigo roots, and long career in stage and film. It recounts touring New Zealand, their shift to screen work, and eventual focus on pictures, with mentions of family ties and notable collaborators in Australia and London.
Interstate notes report a crowded Peg o Aty Hoses program with The Rimes Theatre's dramatic pieces and vaudeville acts. Miss Stewart and Miss Allgood receive praise for lively performances. audiences welcome Mr Allan Wilkie and Miss Frediyde Hunter-Walla in The Story of the Routry at the Prin us Theatre as romance and conflict unfold.
The William Anderson organisation continues to stage at the Tivol with another prosperous week. The Christus on Saturday is shown, while the company also rehearses through the Divorce Court and Priwre venues.
Hobart reports Mr Pred BluetL and his vendeville company met with good business at Tempe rance Hall in Tempe. They plan to move onto Leunceston next week. The Huxham Serenaders open six weeks season in Temperance Hall next week. The company is extremely popular in these parts with strong local reaction. George Ros te evil he man in Wom.
Wellington audiences enjoyed Baby Mine at Grang Opera House while the J C Williamson Comedy Company returned for a New Zealand tour. Reports note performances by Walter Johnson Revue Company and credits to Charles Waldron and Emma Temple amid onstage emergencies.
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