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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 14, 1917
Page
6
An itemized list of venues in Sydney Melbourne and Adelaide shows a range of shows including Tivell Vaudeville Her Majesty s The Pink Lady Royal Intolerance Palace Very Good Eddie with Erterion Exit and Warmer, and more titles across major cities with varying venues and weeks.
The article catalogs a flood of British and American stage figures touring North America and Britain including Morence Vie, Violet Venbrugh, Alteedo the violinist, Margret Anglin, Nak C Goodero, The Two Babs, and William Gillette. It notes engagements across London, New York, and Australia with mentions of tours, performances, and evolving careers.
Tivoli presents a versatile show with new acts, bold silhouettes, and clever audience portraits. Notable performances include Frank Markey, Ethie Pyerimo, and vocalists Zana Pralan and Mia Wanited Levitze. Soldiers and visitors praised the musical numbers and the engaging acts, with Leeds and Le Mor scheduled for next week.
Melhourne gossip covers a forthcoming season with J Wilhaurson as producer and major stars from America. The piece highlights Mrs Burcher and local venues, noting Braney and Ceserion Theatre Marve plans, plus new musical comedy by Bier Meilen and Bleser Hardy. References to Canary Cassode and Earl Carroll surface amid a bustling Australian stage scene.
The Palace Theatre presents Very Good Eddie with montleal offerings and lively turns. Barry Lupino performs acrobatics, George Whitehead sings Came Back to Me, and Lilian Tucker leads with a poised stage presence. Andrew Higdonn and Fayette Perry appear in supporting roles as the cheerful, comic ensemble drives the show forward with light humor and dance.
The Melbourne Tivoli hosts a long Saturday night program featuring a vibrant cast, with performances by Dannie, Miss Calvert, and Nye, and an audience filled with enthusiasm. The act list includes stage dancers, canary chorus, and a variety of musical numbers, drawing strong local attention.
The program features Nav Caylor as None and Danny Revette as Victoria Lake with George Whitehead as the bir Nustand and Alfred Bristowe guiding the scene. Marie King-Scott returns with fresh anecdotes while De Forrest Niscara and Falls entertain alongside Keeley and Aldous. The revived Waltz Dream showcases a lively mix of comedy and dance to a holiday audience.
A damaged 1914 wartime card draft depicts German attacks on Belgium, allied leaders at front, and scenes of ruin. It features King George with troops, Austro-German advances, and references to the execution of Nurse Cavell and the sinking of the Lusitania, all framed to bolster recruitment.
The Prater attraction at the Repertory Theatre in Sydney presents a farce style show credited to Grew and Anderson. Cast includes Day Div Selection and Allen Bowardy with John Bruce and Molly in key roles at 104 Fottalrech.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Melbourne theatres and performers including Wattumma and Wek, with references to The Pink Lady and various stage names and a possible show lineup. The text is garbled but signals a theatre program or event preview in Melbourne.
The afternoon features the Selterian potingent Fale and Warmer as Melbourne sets open this Saturday. The Pink Lady author is noted with lines about home residences and Australian premieres. A slate of writers and actors including Jean Websie and Audrey Worth appear in program notes and novellas tied to the Sydney show.
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Fragmentary OCR notes show a continuous country tour involvement labeled with names and possible tour items. Readable portions mention Harry and Clay's Harry Companies in a performing context with unclear dates or locations. Entities and specifics are insufficient for a fuller summary.
Early reservations suggest strong attendance for JC Wi mime at Theatre Royal on Saturday nights. Andersen Dramatic Company presents at TVL Esasire, with Sport of Kings and Work Girl of Melbourne drawing interest. Major acts include Rosanne Hucke, Weatts and Dorian, and The Queen of Life, while vaudeville debuts at Em aire Theatre accompany the picture program.
Hobart reports a strain from a growing distresstions at a local amusement stand where sixpence or under are charged, affecting children who use the rides. The Temperance Hall hosts vaudeville acts during the peak season.
The readable segments hint at a theatrical letter or program items with many garbled names and places. It mentions Saint Petersburg and Marienbad like phrases, a mix of people such as Lisa and Warners, and scattered venue cues. The text remains largely unintelligible but preserves a catalog feel with names and places.
An OCR readout lists partially garbled names and phrases about theatrical managers and actors. It includes fragments like Ty naRK Te esen ir ol ehitol and misaligned references to Abney Adiah Mhsitay Syne and Viwalies Adiah. The messy line hints at a stock of performer names without clear context or dates.
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