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Sydney Referee

Location

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Oct 20, 1915

Page

7

Vaudeville Movements and New Australian Acts

Gossip item notes Harry Sadler and Daisy Jerome Company at National Theatre Launceston. Revival of The Man Who Stayed at Home at Her Majesty's for a week. Potash and Perlmutter head to New Zealand. London and Melbourne amusements outlined with The Rosary, The Dancing Mistress and Kick-in among upcoming productions. Details on firms Williamsons, Trish comedian O’Leary, V.C., and other acts touring Victoria and South Australia.

Harry Sadler Launceston Daisy Jerome New National Theatre Her Majesty's Frank Harvey Royal Comics Sydney Melbourne Paul Jones Dancing Mistress Australia Her Majesty's Theatre Maggie Dickenson Frank Levy Allen Noone Company King's O'Leary V.C Mr. Doone Theo Sayre Hobart Theatre Royal Harry Tate Trafal- Bar-square 2Nd London Royal Fusiliers Trafalgar Square Violet Loraine Mr. Tate

Tasmanian Theatre News and Touring Acts Westward

Tasmania's stage scene features Bletsoe's Revue in Hobart with Muriel Starr farewell Australia run. The J apan ese act Tameo Kaji yama departs for America. George Dean plans London by Day and Night cinema in Tasmania. Adelphi reopens after remodel with Dick Whittington. N inety and Nine scheduled. John son Willard fight at Olympia next Saturday.

George Dean Tasmania London Adelphi Theatre Dick Whittington Hoyts Melbourne Bourke-street the Olympia Balkans Gallipoli Johnson-Willard

A Pair of Sixes Opens at Criterion Theatre Farce

The American farce A Pair of Sixes by Edward Peple plays at the Criterion Theatre. Nettleton and Johns, partners in the Eureka Digestive Pill Co, stake their future on a poker game. Defeat makes the loser a servant for a year to the other, with comic complication and a bridal twist. The cast includes Tom Shelford Beatrice Nicholls Ethel Dane Florence Gleeson and others. Produced by George Barnum with stage manager Charles Wheeler.

J. C. Williamson Criterion Theatre Edward Peple Eureka Digestive Pill Company George B. Nettleton Tom Shelford T. Boggs Johns John Webster Nettleton Johns Thomas J. Vanderholt Tom Melarnie Johns Josen Florence Gleeson Florence Cole Beatrice Nicholls Ethel Dane Miss Dane Mr. Shelford Elmy Royton Messrs Arthur Greenaway Gerald Harcourt Herbert Leigh Leonard Stephens George Barnum Charles Wheeler Arm Leslie Beard W. Little

Midnight Mail at Adelphi Theatre in Melbourne

George Marion revived Arthur Shirley melodrama The Midnight Mail at the Adelphi last Wednesday. The hero Harry Steyne an engine driver reforms amid plots against his sobriety. Cast includes Walter Hunt Jean Robinson Blanche Macpherson Audrey Worth and others with Rege Robinas providing scenery in Act II.

George Marlow City Tattersall Trinobantes Midnight Mail Arthur Shirley Walter Hunt Fred Nelson Harry Beaumont Frank Crosley John Cocgrove Sydney Melbourne Dick Whittington Adelphi George Marion Harry Steyne Steyne Jean Robertson

Vaudeville Opens With Annie Kent and Notable Acts

Annie Kent, a U S comedienne, opens at Tivoli matinee with costume changes and patter about her figure. The Payolas display feats of strength, iron jaws lifts, and partner-raising stunts. Barry Lupino performs plus ventriloquist Lawrence Johnstone. Returnings include Ida Barr, Eileen Fleury, and The Rosie Rifle Company among others.

Annie Kent United States Miss Kent Barry Lupino National Theatre Pater Lawrence Johnstone Sydney Eileen Fleury Daisy Jerome Clarions Ward Lear Vernon and Sinclair Bluffa Rosie Rifle Company Eloise Taylor

Fragmented Names List From Historical Packet

A garbled roster-like passage lists numerous surnames and initials such as Beigh Gibson Kepps Warner Jermett Morime and others. The fragmentary text resembles a contact or attendees list with scattered proper nouns, lacking a coherent event or narrative context.

Miss Mary Law and Others in Garbled Names

A fragmented list of names and phrases appears, including MISS MARY LAW and ANNie KENT, with scattered words like Gurl with a Voice and LOSTES, amid unclear references to people, places, and organizations. The legible items suggest a damaged page with miscued OCR.

Mary Law Salable Engelish Vighinisi Annie Kent Ella Caspeus Lon- Puitine Cotes Crapo Marshall Jaci Heddiley Loquacinuys Conturniquat le Owl Sis Viasattsan Tivoli

The Invincible Boxer in a Boxing World of Minds and Fists

An essay by Jack Selly discusses that no boxer stays invincible, stressing head and body conditioning, clever strategy, and quick wit as decisive in evenly matched bouts. It cites legends like McAuliffe McCoy and Fitzsimmons, notes variable form, and recalls Fitzsimmons rivalries and debated outcomes.

Jack McAuliffe Charley Kid) McCoy Packey McFarland Mike Gibbons Abe Attell Johnny Coulon Jim Corbett Bob Fitzsimmons Leach Cross Charley White Freddy Welsh Kid McCoy Soldier Hartfield Hbbet’s Field Gibbons Jim Coffey Roscommon Jim Flynn Trishman Coffey Flynn Erin Milla

New Zealand Theatre: Williamson Reports Auckland Northward Tour

Wellington reports Robert Williamson clearing the way for J. C. Williamson's New English Comedy Company season. Auckland's run met management’s desires. John Farrell completed the New Zealand tour of The Man Who Stayed at Home. he will not join the Melbourne leg, arriving in Wellington from the South Island at month end.

Wellington Robert Williamson J. C. Williamson Auckland John Farrell New Zealand Melbourne Farrell South Island

Question Box Beulan and the Melbourne Cup Notes

A mix of horse racing chatter and reader queries covers actions at Toorak Handicap Epsom etc. Scratches, odds and weights are discussed for Lavende Mountain Knight and others. A cricket and trotting aside closes with an advertisement for Austral Hall Toowoomba.

Beulan Gai Robert the Brice A.C Sydney East Sydney Cumsock Tortrush U.mem Tesneray Lavende England Mountain Knight Brisbane Golden Wire le P.m. Drownle Rambling Katie Annifer Anna Carloona Fast Maitland Maharajah WEP Townsville Wic Cheepie D.o'm Coukteld Akesides Bandolier Quirind Sumnev Amata Wee Weritehee Ana Fitzroy Klidpan WAT Figondivindl Bebadil Penitence Golliver Son of Gallimard Penitent Mrrmit Constant Bursuriber R.E.F Beskinewille Lohd Heport Flytech- Hanlon Ascot Stockdale W.B Bathurst Gulgandray Lidcombe Minnie Trimobantes Derrive Redfern Roarbery Aml Victoria Park Pudern Hanahan Woorak Marcullus Kingeburgh Frase William Cooper W.t.mccumnock Portrush Epcom Ultramarine Wyong Park Vralek Sand Soap Newcastle Gosford Bea Amy Sir Howard Thinl Tamworth Orrigo Peeod Ail Brown Tarcet Ruinall

Kramer Disproves A Theory At 36 On Newark Track

Harvard’s supposed peak at 25 is challenged by Frank Kramer, 36, who dominates the Newark speed track, routing Australian Goullet and proving lifelong training and clean living keep him at top form. He endures daily brutal workouts, five to fifteen miles, rain or cold, and credits discipline and a simple life for longevity in the sport.

Harvard Frank Kramer Newark N.J Kramer East Orange Ayer Goullet Hannes Kolehmainen Tanner Frank Velodrome d'Hiver Paris New York Police Gazette F. L. Kramer A. T. Goullet Geoullet Goulet Goutler

Car famine forecast by Motor Journal shocks buyers

The Motor Journal, a leading British motor authority, warns of a car famine as factories shift to Government work. It notes heavy second-hand demand and price rises of 1 to 20 percent for recent new cars, urging buyers in the Commonwealth and New Zealand to act on this market signal.

Motor Eng Great Britain Commonwealth New Zealand

Australians urged to warm feet for war effort cycling

Letters from Wally Schofield recount trench life in Egypt and urge Australian cyclists to enlist and support the Empire. E A Priestley and W Erskine plan to return to Tasmania to enlist. both considered American offers but chose service. Goullet defeats Kramer at Newark in a cycling match, with fan reaction. McNamara beats Grenda in pursuit at Newark amid wet conditions. City Club races at Sports Ground postponed to next week with five events planned.

Wally Schofield Botany Conch Egypt Hots Tuck Hon Botany Athletic Club Phi Tam Turles Australia E. A. Priestley W. Erskine Tasmania McNamara Grenda R. J. McNamara Oscar Egs Newark Rainy City Besoin

Sydney Cycle Club Championships Reach Tight Finishes

Saturday races across Sydney decided two club championships. R A Munro beat Tom Tracey by half a length in the Enfield-Bankstown 24 miles, while E J Suidwill won the Eastern Suburbs 20 miles. A serious spill injured A Lytton. Mellor won the Parramatta to Windsor 20 miles with Walker and Webber close behind. Bale, recovering from a fall years ago, plans to return to cycle racing.

Sydney Enfield- Burwood Enfeld-Bankstown R. A. Munro Tom ‘Tracey A. Lytton E. J. Suidwill C. Ebeworth Simin Re J L. Black Marrickville A. G. Mellor W. J.C. Walker BR W. Webber W. Proctor W. Lee Windsor Walker Webber Mellor W. J. Bale Balmain Eastern Suburbs Bale

Also Mentioned on This Page

Potash Perlmutter Criterion Adelaide Royal George Willoughby Peter Dawson Melbourne Athenaeum Theatre Royal Jack Birchley America Sonoma Her Majesty’s Vaudeville Theatre Palace Theatre Henry Fletcher Man Tan MacLaren J. C. Williamson, Ltd Adelaide King’s Sherrat Lang Mr. G. Whitehead The King’s Follinger Reynolds Kipp Kippy Brown and Sorlie Lydia Carne Ted Stagpole Les Werton the Franklins Edward Branscombe Oscar Asche Patrick O'Gorman Wimbledon Theatre Bert Bailey Melbourne King's Theatre Victoria Majesty's Bletsoe Steele-Payne Hobart Muriel Starr Menbody Marvel Tameo Kajiyama Tivoli Management Morris Golden Tivoli Theatre Stafford and Stone Paines Marion Harkins Azel Moran Nolan Ronnie Mary Argyle King's Theatre Dad Johnny C. Williamsons Theatres Cca de Wilmiamon Thyoya Alan's Fuarry Rickards Toll Follies Verry Ald Lambert Wale FASB Jack Dee Pia Maumee Linees Don Tan Adon Wu Oriental Herts DE Sext Theatre Huyul Bourkestreet Hoyt LUXE Kor Hyerty Evvetilogat Pitlils Pheatre Royal Direstien Williamson Lil Allan Wole Spert Bailey Company Bonnie Mary Allan’s Mere Hatley Allen Deere Mgs Don Tas Delphi Lelts Pyle Tive Philip Lytton Mieteler el Advan Vonwlteg Ueloek Puluse PICEA Carrol Laslandd Willie Logs Ameeralaedt Betty Harry Salmon Bo Wentley Terence Goodwin Vaal Bre Bal OW Sleless Tlh Stetb Kbasbad Dy Sydney Tivoli Sydney National Vo Beigh Gibson Flelygram Mr. Keeps Warner Jermett Morime Dunes Mia Maer al Beery Feecen Soti Holl Garey Mis I Sefton Th Keane Bo Beeithy Dinest Veajer McBeom Usotrhe Ites Marraine Bo Tyr Montgon LOGE Bes, J, Fuller Anates Tue City USA Jack Selly Yonker's Weekly Almot Ua W Tom Hall N.S.W Fitz U.S Bob Hall Jem Olympic A.C New Orleans Hell AMD Waverley Bikik Ayiner Imperial Petersham Batertan Miesen Mle Che Bavenan Man OG Hampel Gaproth Bausk Lind Joe Bern Cerhet Lydemlale Wood Hove Austral Hall Toowoomda I Auptentia Lange Rte G. A. Leichney Toowoomba Brocenn Sitea Ap All Ganges Lola Uke Strano Clams Kimball Mat Weliase Dad Schubert Barbara Tensant Comming Clara Kimball Young Rorkee Watawi Iree Co-operative Film Exchange Ltd Russell Street Pitt Street Adelaide Perth Royal Awe Culural Society Tia Ceeihel Coord Breesie Etek Litaeres Asim Shaw Diene Seidabank Wollongene Pratt Marrieor Capella Menijon Ate Lakerifel Dardanelles Brooks Boo Patent Road Brooks Saddles Brooks
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