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Sydney Referee

Location

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jun 21, 1916

Page

6

Gossip of the Theatres and Players in Vaudeville Changes

A garbled report from Sydney theatre circles discusses changes in vaudeville lineups and favorite acts. It mentions Pia My Hear and Peg o My Hess as records and touring plans, with notes on performers Sara Allgond and AliKnch, plus Uiveatzey Globe transfers and Australian tours through July 82.

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The Slamoy Fesoivou Ververs and The Two Orphans in Melbourne

Caper and theatre notes from Melbourne recount performances at Palace and Hoyt venues. Sara Allgood stars in a 10th week engagement at the Palace Theatre while other shows including What Will People Say and Son of New York feature across venues.

Signor Rednifa Garsates Diraner Palace Theater Jean Sothern William Shey Theatre de Luxe Giga Petrova Atason Theatre Royal Addelside 1 C. Wile Harnaum Ltd New York Bondateeet Prescut Julius Knieht Wanoleon the Royal Royal Divgress

Melbourne Entertainments Highlight Unclear Theatre listing

An unclear OCR reads Melbourne entertainments with partial names and venues. The fragment mentions Majesty's Theatre and Amy Hn among unreadable words, offering no full events or dates to confirm.

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Australian impresario discusses touring shows back to back

Brandon Cremer, a prominent figure in theatrical circles, outlines a plan to tour Melbourne and Sydney with changing weekly programs. He credits Modern Amusements Ltd of Adelaide for spearheading the venture and notes past success with The Silence of Dean Marianic, Charley’s Aunt, and other productions. Cremer aims to open early this year with a six week season, then resume later with a fresh slate of drama and variety.

Sydney Brandan Cremer Cremer Adelaide Theale Melo Granja Melbourne Amusamente, Ltd Dean Gudlive Mina Desrecy Paylin Mullane Aturry Chen Plavell Wwe Tome Gabi Julian

Italian Grand Opera stars in Melbourne season debut

The Gemuler Stalin Grand Opera Company presented Verdi’s A Trovatore at the Melbourne Theatre with Signor George Marlow in leadership and a strong Italian contingent. The audience welcomed the production, praising Singers Capelli and de Revere while noting some weaknesses in the chorus and staging. The season featured new scenery and health precautions, with proceeds aiding the Red Cross Fund.

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Billy Rego Reflects on Career and Comedy Style

Fragmented interview with Waller Weems recounting Billy Rego’s rise and fall as a performer. Rego discusses audience reactions, preferences for a sharp punch, and his refusal to become a rival to family expectations, while reflecting on the unsustainability of some travesties and sketches.

Ewall Waller Weems Rego Comesian Ellfen Billy Frank Rey

Melbourne Gossip Note Theatres and Society Scenes

General gossip recounts theatre names, society figures, and upcoming performances in Melbourne. Mentions Miss Bernice Yaldwyn and Marie King Scott among entertainers, with references to Royal Show events and a planned large-scale circus start on the city’s southern road.

Marie King Scott Tiveli Theale Bernice Yaldwyn Cecil Brookins Arcur Marie Warcrazy Warcrazy' Teves Alan Wii Wis Marie Soriety Glaugaw Bohe Her Clayy the Society Snd

Allan Wilkie to Tour Shakespeare in Australia and New Zealand

Allan Wilkie plans a revival tour of Shakespeare plays beginning in Brisbane then Sydney with Australian audiences warmly receiving his Beard and a future New Zealand run. The company aims for short revivals each season to sustain interest and draw actors from Wig to theatre, with Shakespeare’s appeal across classes emphasized.

Alla Wilkie Ageaut Theatee Sydney Sith Dante Ftarves Snl Dresens Australia Wilkie and Ile Brisbane New Zealand

Paul Dufault Concert Promises Debut in Sydney

The approaching visit of Canadian tenor Paul Dufault to Sydney excites locals as tickets sell fast. A large crowd is expected at the Sydney Town Hall on Sunday July 1 for this inaugural show under Frederic Shipman Enterprises. Dufault will be supported by Pauline Bindley, Florence Stapini, and Harold Whyte.

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Miss Lisette Parkes Shines in Royal Theatre Role

Miss Lisette Parkes performs the title role of Wendy in the Royal Theatre production under Williamson management. Reports praise her stage presence and versatility, with strong audience admiration and notable reactions from critics for her portrayal and singing.

Lisette Parkes Sidney Fheetve Royal New Zealand J. Mares Peter Pan Menageria Williamson Mrnery Plimmer Parkes Partch Jaume Knighte Thestre Royal Abe Breuenpemnonds Artich Erie Sven Parkes Alep Shirley Rosumote Lina Ana Syaney Estes

Shakespeare Tercentenary Commemoration at Drury Lane

Shakespeare's tercentenary commemoration performance at Theatre Royal Drury Lane on May 2 drew a large audience. The programme featured scenes from Julius Caesar, The Mechano of Venice, The Winter's Tale, Much Ado About Nothing, Twelfth Night, and others with a distinguished panel of actors and organizers including Henry Ainlie, Oscar Asche, Arthur Bourchier, Gerald du Maurier, Sir John Hare, Sir Charles Wyldfn, and many more. the event showcased early modern drama alongside modern theatrical leadership.

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Sunlit valor and a Belgian pledge in wartime rally

The excerpt recalls sunlit resilience in a Belgian stand against invasion, praising the indomitable spirit to save the country. It references recruiting efforts, wartime enlistment, and national resolve amid a broad depiction of plays, performances, and actors sustaining morale during the conflict.

New Zealand theatre season opens in Wellington

A New Zealand stage season begins with a Wellington premiere by Mr Charles Peckuley and partner. The program includes an Auckland return engagement and a French Canadian actor in Charan Seats, with concert performances at Wellington Town Hall. A complimentary concert for Mr Joan McGlashan is planned, featuring young vocalist Nadeline Marta and other artists as part of a provincial tour.

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Motors and mayhem on the track headline

A garbled account details a fatal racing crash involving a driver named Bob Buran and others in California. The report mentions a tyre dislodgement and car loss of control leading to a crash with a stationary vehicle. it also references a remarkable mile record and the broader American automobile industry with scattered names and places.

Bob Buran Wrest Nazzara Bratt Sibi California Sidsling Onhe Rarzerest Heally Dayton Florida Irs Oxy Avenithe Euriye Wal America

Mountain Motor Track And Auto Highway Prospect

A report describes a new mountain motor track and the Penrose Cup event on August 24 25 and 204 along Pike's Peak Auto Highway. It notes a single elevated route with a unique view from start to finish, a double track roadway, and projected traffic flow. Members of the Automobile Club and local engineers discuss proposed improvements and relief works, with industry figures from manufacturers to dealers weighing in on the evolving auto scene.

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