Australian Stage Gossip and New Acts Amid Vaudeville
Theatregoing scene notes J C Williamson Ltd adding Tom Bhelford and Miss Ethel Dane to a forthcoming "A Pair of Sixes" production. Stop Thief at Criterion Sydney to be replaced by Edward Pople's A Fair of Lines as needed. Adelphi’s Whittington pantomime set for December 23. reports on Danilo, Robbery Under Arms, and key cast members across Melbourne, Sydney, and Hobart theatres with touring acts and film notes.
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J. C. Williamson Ltd
Tom Bhelford
Ethel Dane
Criterion
Sydney
Edward Pople
Leslie Holland
Australia
Danilo
England
Mr. Holland
J. C. Williamson, Ltd
Andrew Higginson
ADELPHI THEATRE AND PALACE THEATRE NOTES
Theatre notices describe performances at Adelphi and Palace theatres with references to new acts. Mentions include a Mr Lytton and a program about Australian topics, plus a plan at a school looming as a potential feature.
Robbery Under Arms revived by George Marlow Company
The Agepai Theatre hosted a revival of Robbery Under Arms on Saturday night. George Marlow Company staged Garnet Walch script popularized by Alfred Dampier, with a large cast led by John Cosgrove as Captain Starlight and Jean Robertson as Aileen Marston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelphi Theatre
Walter Hunt
J. P. O'Neill
Harry Caumont
Tom Tilton
Joan Cosgrove
John Bruce
Fred Neilson
Charles Throsby
Jean Robertson
Audrey Worth
Blanche McPherson
Marie Lytton
Rolf Bolorenoous
Nave
Agepai Theatre
George Marlow
Garnet Walch
Alfred Dampier
John Cosgrove
Captain Starlight
Miss Jean Robertson
Aileen Marston
Walter Hun
Dick Marston
Thomas Bk
Turon
Jim
Frank Crossley
Wentworth Watson
Ula Marston
Mr. T. Fawcett Rowe
George Storefield
Blanche Macpherson
Kate Morrison
Harry Beaumont
J. O'Neal
Troopers Maginnis
O'Kara
Euphrosyne Aspen
Kelly Gang
Rene Robins
Garden Theatre Opens At Bayswater Darlinghurst
A new summer resort theatre opened on Bayswater road Darlinghurst Sydney with the Violet Dandies as first act presented by Mr Edward Branscombe. The venue offered open seating in spacious grounds plus refreshment areas with balconies. The program featured Miss Dorothy Gardner and Mr Cuthbert Rose in comedy, dances by Miss Marguerite Leroy, and songs by several performers. Mr Edward Cahill accompanied at the piano. The finale included an Oriental sketch The Persian Stave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bayswater Road
Darlinghurst
Sydney
Garden Theatre
Edward Branscombe
Violet Dandies
Dorothy Gardner
Cuthbert Rose
Marguerite Leroy
Messia
Otto Colling
Oswald Browne
Kate Cheskett
Shirley Cocke
George Brooke
Howard Hall
Edward Cahill
Not to that tune by Sydney theatre man Ward
Sydney's Hugh J. Ward, on a business trip in America, heard from New York where he dined as the orchestra played Tipperary. When asked to dance, he quipped he would not dance to that tune, saying he knows too many good men who are dying to it.
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Hugh J. Ward
Sydney
America
Iast
New York
Australia
Tipperary
Ward
General letter back from Beene and others across towns
A fragmented correspondence lists names such as Beene Warner Jones Javeh Mire Maal Sefton Campbell Matthews Hob Box Eaton and Montgomery. It reads like a general letter or note with scattered initials and unfamiliar titles, lacking clear context or a definite action.
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Beene
Warner
Jones
Ehiy
Grats
Sefton
Campbell
Matthews
Lamue
Hrton
Ming
T Surv
AL Fined
Montgomery
J. Matthews
J. Vernier
Martine
Eaton
Sire
I. Fester
T. Tutehen
Playing the Game at Kings Theatre Melbourne
The Bert Bailey Company staged Playing the Game at the Kings Theatre in Melbourne. A well-constructed Avncrian comedy drama with clever clauses, admirably interpreted by a strong cast led by Bert Bailey as Mayo. The production features Miss Lesley Adjizane and Agnes Keogh among others, with high-class scenic sense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Bailey
Dan Mayo
King's
Melbourne
Nellie Mayo
Bert Bailey Co
Kings Theatre
Dan
Inen
Senate
Mayo
Tie
Lesley Adjizane
Misa Agnes Keogh
Nellie Stewart Company
Edmund Duggan
Agen
Fred Macdonald
Lillas Acheson
Guy Hastings
Lera Roverts
Richard Bellairs
Areda Bean
Arthur Bertram
Loyal Rebel photo play staged at Crystal Palace Sydney
The Loyal Rebel, a historical photo play about the Eureka Stockade miners’ revolt of 1844, shown at Crystal Palace Sydney. Arthur Wrighe dramatizes the incident with romance and adventure, praising staging and acting by Australian stars including Reynolds Denniston Maisie Carte Percy Walsh and Charles Villiers. The film faithfully presents period dress and life from sixty years prior. Also showing is the Johnson Willard heavyweight boxing film at the Sydney Tivoli Theatre, claimed to depict the World Championship fight with Willard portrayed as less foolish than some believe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eureka Stockade
Ballarat
Crystal Palace
Sydney
Arthur Wrighe
Reynolds Denniston
Maisie Carte
Percy Walsh
Charles Villiers
Johnson-Willard
Sydney Tivoli Theatre
Willarg
Eight Hours cycling meet headlines country riders triumph
In Sydney Eight Hours demonstrations country riders dominate winning all races and taking over 60 of 110 pounds prize money. Leonard Orchard Lithgow leads a five mile scratch race to a near two-boat length victory while E H Rodgers Queenslander secures both the eight hour wheel race and mile handicap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Leonard Orchard
Lithgow
A. J. Davies
Les Hammond
B. L. Bestel
A. C. Walcott
G. Alicek McBeath
Cessnock
E. H. Rodgers
McBeath
J. Fittler
Jumbo” Wells
W. McCully
Hannemann
E. A. Priestley
J Syds
L. J. Orchard
Qld
Slyde
F. Dd. Walcott
G. H. Harder
T. C. Parker
BE. A. Priestley
R. J. Hazelton
L. Hammond
T. J. Wilson
N. Seaman
Bathurst
A. Keith
Pedaller Palmer
Fred Wealcott
G. H. Horder
Gdyds
Oueenslans
Guymer
Wilson
Rodgers
Bove
W. O’connor
T. Winton
C. Wiles
Names List From Theatrical Letter With Numerous Signatures
A long assortment of names appears, resembling a signed theatrical letter or roster. The fragment lists many individuals with varied spellings and initials, including G Andrews, Ming Aten, Mrs Ashton, Lita Deresford, Nianor Urega, Jon Clarke, J Coles, M. Darwood, W Dibley, Owen Eneron, Fred ant wires, Annie bas Ke, Miss HL Ketly, Barker, Richards, Roberts, Stevens, Williams, and others. The text resembles a signing or participant roster from a play or correspondence.
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G Andrews
Ming M. Aten
Go Fe Alte
Mr Armstrom
Ashton
Whee
Mise B. Austin
Mien & Ashton
Mie
V. Ashton
G. Wale
Lita Deresford
Ber Urega
Nianor Bran
Miber
Mawdenl
Wierd
Durraw
Hirchey
de Biom
E. E. Walt Mwenell
Ee Ball
AL W. Dibley
Dom
Mies L. Watwood
Eudeeel
Owen Eneron
FL Eledred
Piha Uh Findon
Friese
AL Pile Memry Fromch
A, Furey
W. Gay
Kagi
ML Fenton
Kd Detener
Maunes Torld
J. BR Gilmour
Guxwigne
Bo Greenweed
Th. Gi
S$. Jolie
Jing der Ebb
Wen Balt
Aaruiens
Miss HL Ketly
Fred Ant
Mies
la Fuge
Alse
B. Tytion
Fr Lyons
FL Levola
Lindegs
Leno Bre
Foo Mie T
Lawrance
Canryoe
W Lanat
Mares Kark
St. Leon
Mev
Lennon
J. Mette
Alea Bostri
Mier
Mee
McNeil
Nalpo Moy
Mis
Matileowe
Pacerl
Senko Seeny Morley Qeferamd
Wee& Lan
T Newtown
Lo Novider
Nerwuin
Werniy Are
Cycling club point races near conclusion in Australia
Sydney area clubs race for two cups with scores led by E R Patino on 29 for Enfield Burwood and N Corbett on 32 for Newtown Grant trophy. Leaders include W J Quigley and W Robinson on 30. The late Sergt E R Larkin led Federal Cycling Council. Mrs Larkin receives emblem from Tasmanian Wheelmen. Victorian Inter-club promotes road races fortnightly with 0.5 mile events on October 16 and 30. Queensland senior three miles and junior one mile decide at Brisbane Hospital on October 3.
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Sydney
E. R. Patino
Che
Larkin
Circus Tour Heads South Coast Notables
Harry Phillips and the Royal Australian Wild West Circus tour the South Coast with Bateman's Bay as a stop. Broni Bros perform at Brewarrina and the Culgoa River area features in the circuit as acts move through the district.
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Harry Phillips
Royal Australian Wild West Circus
South Coast
Bateman's Bay
Broni Bros
Brewarrina
Culgoa River
Bateman’s Bay
Wyl Ehow
Suburb table tennis event with varied results and awards
A chaotic report details a sport gathering at a suburban venue with players including Walcott Merton Sefunbet and others. It mentions rounds, prizes, judges, and trophy exchanges, noting performances and potential threats, without clear final results or concise standings.
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Mihsim
An Walcott
Ethetn Sart
Suburbat
Ova Hasan
Sather
Wulsy
Te Clinton
Titter
Prifearbest
Is Ty
Walcott Merton Sefunbet
Orchan
Saturday's Sydney racing features club championships
Pleasant afternoon hosts several events as W L wins Parramatta 5 and Marys road race titles, A Grierson secures Mauriceville roah championship, and Bunnereng course 20 miles sees H Budin repeat victory. Enfield-Burwood eight miles handicapped race gives H Collis a narrow win amid fast times.
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W. L
Parramatta
Marys
Tf A. Grierson
Mauriceville Club
Lee
Enfield-Bankstown
H. A
Grierson
H. Budin
Ssmrin
W. C. Pearce
Osha
H. Collis
E. R B. Patino
J. Lowndes
Amin
R. A. Munro
Cycling brothers for the front in Western Suburbs club
Len Hammond road champion of the Western Suburbs Club and Les Hammond’s brother has been killed at Dardanelles. F Bull, once with South Sydney Amateur Club, also killed at the front. J K P Martin of Newtown is reported missing. The Grower McBride Jack Hugh and Jim head to the front. Jack and Jim boxers, Jim skilled in swimming running sculling and surfing. McBrides serve in the Engineers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Len Hammond
Western Suburbs
Les Hammond
Dardanelles
Len
F. Bull
South Sydney
J. K P. Martin
Newtown
Growhers Mc-BrideJack
Hugh
Jim
Jack
Jack Read
N.S. Wales
McBrides
Paddington Race Sparks New Track Records
A Paddington meeting on August 21 promoted by Leon Meredith raised funds for the City of London Royal Fusiliers. Tommy Hall, renowned pace-follower, challenged Meredith, lowering multiple records despite trailing at the mile mark and ultimately beating the five-mile time by 17 seconds. Harry Martin set a flying start record, and Jarre Martin beat the five-mile cinder track record across all distances.
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Paddington
London
Leon Meredith
Royal Fusiliers
Tommy Hall
England
Meredith
The
Nile
Harry Martin
Jarre Martin
Rcord
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National Theatre
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