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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 19, 1916
Page
6
The Melbourne and Sydney theatre scenes announce a busy period with plans for Faust and Aida revivals, Opera Company productions, and tours. Notables include Hugh J Ward returning to Melbourne, the Royal Theatre, and performances from the Gounod Opera Co and J C Williamson.
The text lists performances and names connected to showings at a venue, noting matinee and evening sessions. It references The Merry Widow and Julius Knight among other acts, with scattered proper nouns suggesting program order and specific dates.
The readable fragments discuss Goldin Arrow secured the Goldin Array 129 J cast and reference to Sydney Pvele, The Referee, and Mesore Ooltne. It mentions a site at Sit ether Hanes, a Monday mining, and a Friday passage about Sidcie ons. Also notes a penalty of tring eau and a next event.
An entertainment lineup from Melbourne features the Grey Morée Goldin company along with a troupe including Mennettt avd Sidell Max Sellavig and Margaret Jewell. The act lists performers such as Cunningham, Floyd, Mack, Matelli, Grace Manken, Ox Ko Mon, Jack, Bors, Verio, Louie, Chas, O'Donnell, Risi Aibol, Kenedy, and Leighton.
An account of Horace Goldin the Tivoli illusionist in Sydney where a two man hunt formed after he agreed to mislead pursuers. He worn a striking disguise yet intrigued by the audience and described how spectators misread him and how a light disguise can fool even a familiar performer.
The Italian tenor Signor Ting Capelli drew acclaim from audiences in Volterra and Florence before thrilling Melbourne crowds. Critics praised his voice, stage presence, and engaging character, noting his rise from modest beginnings to notable regional successes.
The Morvan Princess Theatre nightly hosts the Gonzales Tallan Grand Opera Company with Ambroise Thames opére Mignon and Alter Teale pieces. Signor Balboni makes a striking debut as Guglielmo Meister bringing lyric tenor quality and fine acting. The cast features Signorina Gonantor, Signor Perivect, and Frederica with reinforced Italian talent and improved performances. Cavalleria and Pagliacci receive renewed attention as Seville’s Barker of Seville closes the season with enthusiastic notices.
The report praises Seamusel and Signor Rathari for strong baritone performances while highlighting Signor Baroni and Signorina Moca as notable vocalists. It notes stage cues issues with prompt cages and back-stage movement affecting pacing, cites strong chorus work under Signor Br eto Guersles, and outlines upcoming performances including Lucia di Lammermoor and Cavalleria Rusticana with schedule snippets and venue hints.
The Third Degree revived at the Sydney Theatre Royal on Saturday night before a large audience. Mr Knighe and Mr Boyd Irwin star in a production noted for brutal hypnotic interrogation and dramatic emotional danger. Cast includes Ms Lowy Kimball, Ms Jena Robertson, and Mr Raymond Lawrence among others.
A fragmentary Melbourne report reviews performances at Her Majesty's and other venues. It highlights a mixed bill of comedy and musical acts including Wandham and Loie, Dion Mack, Grace Hilkan, Evelyn Cunningham, and the news of performers’ departures. The piece notes Connie Bitse and Dorothy Brun’s strong turns, plus Trevis Suvat Trae’s Romanye production and Fran Harvey’s portrayal.
A garbled summary of early 20th century theatre and film notes. Mentions London stage, American film imports, actors Mary Pickford Marguerite Clark Francis X. Bushman Theda Bara Blanch Sweet, and New York events. References to screenings at theatres, government censorship, and upcoming productions including The Battle Cry of Peace with names like Roosevelt and McKinley era figures.
Melbourne audiences flock to a new stage venture featuring Sara from the Abbey Dublin. The show drew cheers as tickets sold out before the Saturday matinée, with early lines forming outside Allan's.
A fragment discusses John F. Tivdger's design notes on light projection, aperture effects, and screen brightness. It mentions high illumination, eye adaptation, and a one-eyed instrument requiring multiple lenses for double image resonance, reflecting early cinema technical debate.
Wellington reports on Auckland premiere of The Tivali Policen tour. Hugh TD Mcintosh backs the NZ venture with plans to stage speed Vaudeville by Horace Goldin company and a Royal Elephant act. Alfred Jeffreys returns from Gallipoli with bullet wounds while touring.
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