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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 21, 1923
Page
7
The Theatrical Gazette notes Othello takes Iris place at the Royal Theatre this Saturday. Preparations for a pantomime mime segment are underway with overseas reports from Goodie Reeve and Malone contributing small updates.
The article surveys a bustling Melbourne theatre scene with mentions of performers like Lily Brey, Ada Reeve, Billie Lockwood, and Amy Rochille. It notes engagements in Sydney and New Zealand as well as forthcoming shows, pantomimes, and revues featuring popular acts and traveling troupes.
Across overseas theater circles, Marie Temper, RINAL Lavitai, and Charlie Cochran are noted figures with plans and rumors. arrest records surface for several performers including Charles Heckett and Minnie Leach, amid reports of indecent material and legal actions.
The fragment recalls a Shakespearean company led by Dirk joining J.C Williamson Ltd, with actors like Te An and others. It mentions early 20th century theater connections, a manager from Bem and a Sailor play production, and ties to Australia and Australia’s Barn or Bem context.
A fragmented historical snippet mentions Taree and events around 1214, with references to Lew and a Beadle era. It names figures like Ericketer and Stewart and touches on stage, cricket, and musical comedy themes in a garbled narrative about Australian theatrical circles and performances.
A garbled but recognizable note honors Mr Dick Stewart for over four decades in theatre. It mentions his influence on performers, his work with actors like Rick or Rick Stewart, and references to Broadway and stage craft. The piece signals respect for his long career and impact on dramatic arts.
The article details a busy NSW cycling carnival with stars like Walter and Frank Barry and a mix of races across three distances. It notes Pacemakers, standout performances, and anticipated matchups as riders compete at En Ground and nearby venues.
A report by Cecil Carroll on the Sydney Bathurst reliability trial and the struggle to lower the Trans-Australian record. The piece notes notable attempts by Bal Crovadill and V Allerton, mentions the Overland Light Four and Burton Beechy entries, and discusses evolving motor event formats and records for the race across Australia.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a trial and conference setup with names and roles scattered. It mentions December timing, organizers arranging aid supplies and a mounted figure, with unclear references to participants and a sensitive wireless conference context. The readable items include names and tentative actions.
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