Current Week's Attractons Sydney and Melbourne
A scanned listing of weekly amusements across Australian cities. Sydney shows Tivoll Foltles Majeny Tonight, The Girl in the Train at Palace, Happy-Go-Lucky O'Shem, Ceilerion Damoned Gon. Melbourne features Tivoll Raya Strotters Her Majesty's Cinemetar Kigee and The Billy Hof. Brisbane and Adelaide list Tivoli Vaudeville and Dramatic performances respectively.
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Sydney
Tivoll
Foltlester Majeny
Palace
Ceilerion
Melbourne
Raya Strotters
Her Majesty's
the Cinemetar
Billy Hof
The Cinema Star in Sydney Theatre Season Notes
The article reviews Sydney theatre activity with The Cinema Star and William Collier’s latest farce, Common Clay, and a slate of overseas acts. It highlights Florence Rockwell’s Australian debut, The Royal Comic Opera Company’s arrival, and ongoing engagements at the Criterion Theatre and Theatre Royal including Burlesque and pantomime plans, while noting supporting performances by Yates, Vale, and Vokes.
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Melboveve
Trey
Maeaty
William Collier
Hugh J. Ward
J.C Willarpon
Whien
New
Collier
Rapley Holmes
Australia
Criterion Theatre
Sydney
Cleves Kinkead
Harvard University
Thi
Ray
Boston
Wan
New York
Sebere
Hay
Royal Comic Opera Company
Cinema
Sydney Tivoli
Sydniences
Amusement Tax Debates in Victoria and SA Proposals
The Theatrical Employments Union of Victoria seeks modification to the amusement tax proposal after discussions with Federal Treasurer Higgs. South Australia announces an executive proclamation setting the state amusement tax on admission fees, with rates tied to shillings and pence, differing by price bands and per-ticket charges.
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Hardempe
Higgs
Weiling
South Australian
Executive Council
Cieketa
Damaged Goods in Sydney sparked debate on venereal disease
A damaged 90s play in Sydney attracted a packed audience as critics debated its purpose and impact. The production aimed to expose syphilis and immorality, stressing drama's role in public health while libraries reportedly debated whether to stock the work.
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Kellors
Pryss
Wwe
Auytor
Prscitt
Amutly Tiggert
She Laneard
Thib
Chey
Love Hisher
Tonioni
Alricult
Stephen
I Scanlan
Zamora
Atig
Lawie Wallursby
Stirling
Madame Bupam
Olive
Wilton
Persell
Gertrude Hoewell
Heene Sienlfeener
Ubgsgs
Enviette
Alma Bach Phillie
Simi
Geares
Ealle Bowrd
Psipabiy
Caneaived
Bootes Erecta
Death and career of George Bull in blurred obituary
An obituary fragment honors George Bull, noting a seafaring and journalism career, with references to Australian work, Daily Mail, Tribune, and London Opinion. It mentions involvement with stage, dramatic writing, and a wide circle of friends, lacking coherent chronology due to OCR damage. The passage also touches on a New Zealand audience introduction and a midlands farce company, but details are unclear.
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London
BaLethia
Meath
Ghenaeah
Raiteaite
Sorat
Weiter
Ay Bas
Australia
Sydney
Robert ‘Courtneidgs
Sla
Daily
Mall
Tribune
Iterical Pete
Yen Hal Crete
Grucever
Doe Mwave
London Opinion
Alfred
Butt
Wes
Jarvis
Pxa iv Heart
New Zealand
Thsatie
Midlands
Tanager
Trsalca
Old Land of WS Percy and Stage Career Recalled
Fragmentary notes recount WS Percy in Dublin and the Old Land era. Mentions Joy’ Land, Meeks, AMK Aban, and a comedian in The Warning. References Tom O'Sullivan JC Walliamnon, and long stage career across Australia New Zealand. Mentions a juvenile opera start and painting later in life.
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Dublin
Spore Hay
Percy
Marry Tate
the Oval
Meeks
Aussralia
New Zealand
Ig Fest
Airsight
Australis Te
Rat Piccem
Irene Franklin Signs Contract With American Impresario
Irene Franklin has signed a multi year contract with Frederic McKay an American impresario. The collaboration includes staging new dramatic works and reviving stage acts within a revised theater program.
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Irene Franklin
Frederic “McKay
Cotta Lapse
Reef Imagemant
Sterd
Eener
Nally
Tikecordine
Rand
Oras
Vaudeville Tales From Australia and New Zealand
A fragmentary account recalls performers Grattan Riggs and J C Williamson involved in touring stage shows. It notes a burned theatre, financial disappointments, and praise for Australian actresses and acts, including Dancing and clever vaudeville routines, with references to Sydney Palace and Australian entertainers seeking paths abroad.
Tivoli Military Night Attracts Famous Performers
TLORIE Hutchison wife of a theater producer headlines a Tivoli night featuring Gilbert and Sullivan style acts. A lottery draws a winning ticket with a numeric prize while Sullivan’s era and Queen of the Polliey themes appear in a musical comedy setting.
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Tlorie
Hutchison
Authouta i
Queen of the
Low
Drewn
Angus and Coote
City Grm
Passing Show 1916 19 at Sydney Tivoli
The Passing Show of 1916-17 arrives in Australia with performances slated for November 2 at the Sydney Tivoli. The complete program promises popular acts associated with Sydney and Tivoli circuit stars, aiming to sustain high audience interest across Australia.
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Sydney
Tivoli
Waa Formance
Australia
Buc
Satinion
Adam Lindsay Gordon in Fairbanks film tale
A review notes the Australian production about Adam Lindsay Gordon sings of his youth at Cheltenham College in England and his later manhood. It highlights Fairbanks as a leading star and describes the film as faithful to Gordon's era while tracing his bold deeds and a dramatic school incident that led to his expulsion.
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Éancie
Adam Lindsay Gordon
GH. Barnes
W. Lincoln
Gordon
Cheltenham College
England
Sean Amatour
Youehful Enerey
Lelie Bookh
Stage Martyrs and Early Christian Actors in Antiquity
A reader supplied fragmentary notes listing early actor martyrs and saints linked to theatre and sacred rites. Names such as Bi Gelarian Phienicia St Philemon Ardallo and Pelagia appear with brief, unclear attributions to martyrdom and sanctity, alongside notes on beheading arrows and burning in antiquity.
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Cartan
Lane
Collec
Bi. Gelarian
Helipdlit
Phienicia
Gentesius
Vras
Ater Hi
Philemon
A.D
Ardallo
St. Pelagia
New Zealand Theatrical Tours Harris Grand Opers Moose to Christchurch
The Hale Hamilton Company performed four good shows in Wellington and proceed to Christchurch for a season ending November. Tours listed include Timor, Omari, Dunedin, Mesterson, Napiér, Zink, Hastings and Auckland, then wrap with His Majesty's Theatre, Christchurch. Mr. Sutton assumes Whestre Theatre management. New Zealand Picture Company to supply three picture reels including Queen’s and King Edward. Royal Australian Wild West Circus performs near Penrith. family grave illness note follows about a 10-year-old undergoing surgery for arm due to rheumatic fever.
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Hale Hamilton
Grand ‘Opers Moose
Wellington
Christchurchy
Timor
Omari
Dunedin
Mesterson
Napiér
Zink
Hastings
Pilimeraton
Sth
Ahs Wohganv
Auckland
His Majesty's Theatre
Christchurch
Suicier
Heather Kitnay
Sutton
Grelton Theanee
Auchland
Zesiand Pieimee Supplied, Ltd
Escuime
Queen's
Farry Phillips
Royal Australian Wild West Circus
St Marya
Penrith
Film humor and theater icons in evolving industry debates
The fragment discusses Shane, Lander, Chaplin era figures, and a debate on how EW work and old-time stars impact modern cinema. It hints at revivals, business matters, and possible shifts toward new media, with references to public figures and industry tensions shaping future releases and assessments.
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alBeedt
Linder
Amd
Chaplin
Erie Delat
Vomelee
Abe
Shakespeare Parody Film Show Draws City Interest
A local notice promotes a parody of Shakespeare’s works presented by the Alm society at multiple venues. The piece mentions The Merrymatetist and the Temperance Hall with scenes of Theatre Royal and Strand Theatre, ending with a weeklong run at the Grand Temple Theatre beginning Monday next. The public event aims to entertain while reflecting on literary themes.
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Hobni
the Temperance Hall
Theatre Royal
Grand Empire Theatre
Strand Theatre
Palace Theatre
Msjeaty
Grand Temple Theatre
Buried Fragments Echo Odd Parish Note
Fragmentary OCR text hints at names and places, with obscure terms like O Bhea and Mary M210. The readable bits mention a parish, a plan, and a monetary reference, suggesting a small local notice or column item with uncertain details.
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LUCEY
Jane Teak
Mary
Melbourne Theatres Extra Tivoli Turns
Melbourne theatres report turnover and shows at the Tivoli and other venues. The article notes changes in management and new productions, highlighting installations, seating upgrades, and a large stage with a proscenium. Details cover audience accommodations, upper circle and stalls, and involvement of the Wallis and Johnson company.
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Melbourne
biRdink
Varele
Waller Juhi Hon Company
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