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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 31, 1918
Page
2
The fragmentary text lists names and places in a dated theatre notice style. It mentions Adelaide, Sean, Annie, Emurbane, and Marrley along with references to venues or events, suggesting casting or production details from a theatre bulletin.
The Tivoli Theatre revival showcases Mire Boyd in a reimagined program with a cast including Jean Kewth and Elsie Eiger. The production, seen in Euclotrd, aims to recapture past triumphs. it closes Friday after three more performances, with Sailor characters and playful dances highlighted by the cast.
A crowded Friday matinee at Majesy’s Theatre Sydney featured Hugh J. Ward and an ensemble in musical comedy and vaudeville. Highlights included Miss Wytherly, Mr Macdaren, and Gaston Weirale in one act plays, with a lively memorial fund and entertainment for soldiers. performances ranged from skits to dance numbers and song.
Fragmented OCR review discusses a theatrical experiment featuring Nick Adams and a Mawrase bet uier in a Saturday performance. It praises the farce’s timing and cast, noting the Indian spring of Abe and Meyelt toward a broader appeal while signaling some confusion in plot and reception.
Sydney Javigs headlines a new pie themed act in a show titled Pierrot Pie. The production promises a master baker inspired feast featuring elaborate multi course fruit and savory pies. The revue includes a voyage through international themes with a touring company that recently visited New Zealand. The Playhouse opens its week with this new show on Thursday night.
An garbled note describes Katinka Melbournes appearance at Rien Majesty's Theatre with a billed revue. The show draws strong attendance with a noted revival of Bought and Paid For announced for revival, while Emelie Polini is married and Anni De Luge has a parked home.
Wellington on July 28 reports Mr Branscombe plans to stage a program of voice training and singing with notable performers including Miss Norah Flopkune and Signor Cacelliard. Three concerts are planned in Wellington with further stops in Christchurch and Dunedin, featuring leading entertainment figures and a spiral of performances across provincial towns.
The article outlines cycling events and open road races sponsored by the League of Wheelmen. It notes the Cycle Traders Road Race planned for the Saturday before the Eight Hours track event, with prizes including a Royal Speedwell bicycle. It also mentions Newcastle league efforts to form a new club, NSW Union race sanctions, and several upcoming seedings and championships across Australia with dates, distances, and key organizers.
The Australian Motoring World notes NSW car and motorcycle registrations for the first eight months of 81 and compares to 1917. It highlights increased motor cycles, a push for four speed gear boxes, and outlines upcoming meetings by the Northern Suburban Motoe Cycle Club and Queensland Club. Also mentions a Victoria Cross awardee, a car service plan, and organizational notes from NSW motor groups.
A report from Brisbane notes New South Wales Knuts defeated Queensland to clinch the test match. A Rockhampton clipping describes the Knuts’ visit, three wins on tour, and a large crowd at the Knuts’ gathering, culminating in their victory over the Queensland side with notable performances.
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