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  2. AMUSEMENTS.

    If clever characterisation and comedy acting of a high order are appreciated, "On 'Change" should crowd the Criterion Theatre for many nights to come. Good plays, it is said, make good actors. In this case the ...

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  3. THE CITY RAILWAY EXTENSION SCHEME.

    A considerable amount of criticism has been bestowed during the past week upon the proposal to extend the railway to the centre of the city, and establish in connection with the extension a station at Hyde Park. All ...

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  4. GAIETY.

    Mr. Sheridan, in his quaint conception of the Widow O'Brien, and his merry companions still manage to infuse life and mirth into their well-known piece, "Fun on the Bristol," which, so great is its success, ...

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  5. WRECK OF THE STEAMER FIJIAN.

    Interesting particulars of the loss of the Fijian were gathered on board the A. U. S. N. Company's steamer Tenterden, Captain Daniel Calder, upon the arrival of that vessel yesterday, from her ...

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  6. STANDARD.

    Silas Marian Willis and her capable dramatic company will appear to-night, for the first time in Sydney, in "The Danger Signal," a sensational drama in which several exciting scenes are to be depicted. ...

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  7. THE ALHAMBRA.

    Despite the unfavourable weather of Saturday, a crowded audience assembled at the Alhambra, and it is needless to say the entertainment was heartily enjoyed. To-night there will be the customary change of ...

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  8. TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.

    Sir,—From a paragraph in the Herald I observe th[?] Sir William Manning is of opinion that it would be a great convenience to a number of people and an improvement if the north-west corner of Hyde Park were ...

    Article : 325 words
  9. PROTESTANT HALL.

    The Faust Family Combination opened at the Protestant Hall on Saturday evening to a very good house. They were assisted by Herr von der Mehdeu, cornet soloist, the London Bellringers, Mr. Martyn ...

    Article : 164 words
  10. THE SKATING RINKS.

    Judging from the attendances at the various rinks on Saturday, the popularity of roller skaling shows no decline. The ranks of those who find pleasure in the exercise are ever being ...

    Article : 112 words
  11. TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.

    Sir,—In view of the strong objection against using part of Hyde Park for a railway station, it would be well to consider the adoption of another site, as near as possible to the proposed one. The nearest site on the ...

    Article : 515 words
  12. THE AQUARIUMS.

    The wet weather of Saturday again interfered with the carrying through of the entertainments provided at Coogee and Bondi, though not so seriously or completely as on the previous Saturday. The aquariums ...

    Article : 122 words
  13. THE CYCLORAMA.

    The Cyclorama, which may be said to be classed with the other standard places of amusement in the city, was well attended during Saturday. One merit of the exhibition is that it is always available to the ...

    Article : 82 words
  14. (FROM OUR FIJI CORRESPONDENT.)

    The s.s. Tenterden put in an appearance late yesterday evening, her delay in arrival having been caused by detention to rescue and receive the crew and passengers of the s.s. Fijian, from Melbourne to ...

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  15. ATHLETIC ENTERTAINMENT.

    The athletic entertainment which was to have taken place at Phillip Park, on Saturday afternoon, was postponed until further notice. A musical and literary entertainment was given in ...

    Article : 182 words
  16. MUNICIPAL COUNCILS.

    A meeting of the Ryde Municipal Council was hold on May 3l. Present—The Mayor (Alderman Lovell), Aldermen Goodsell, Jordan, Bost,Fo[?]syth, Pidding, Atkins, Ross and Dean. The finance committee ...

    Article : 422 words
  17. MR. LEVIEN AND HIS CONSTITUENTS.

    Sympathy is expressed, here with Mr. Levien, and his re-election is regarded as a certainty. ...

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  18. PASTORAL INTELLIGENCE.

    Stock movements yesterday:—8000 sheep from Yarrangobil[?], destination Temora, Blair and Sy[?], owners, Campbell in charge; 9000 sheep from Kiandra to Dunbar Station, Armstrong, Brothers ...

    Article : 72 words
  19. CAPTAIN CALDER'S REPORT.

    Captain Calder reports the following particulars:— Left An[?]ityum at 5.30 p.m. and proceeded towards Havannah Harbour, weather being fine and clear with a moderate but freshening S.E. breeze. At 10.30 p.m., ...

    Article : 550 words
  20. OVERLAND PASSENGER TRAFFIC.

    For Melbourne (by express, on Saturday):—D. Waterson, A. L. Tucker, M.L A., Joseph Harris, M.L.A., C. Francis, Oscar Barnet. J. W. Langdon, A. R. Laurence, J. M'Culloch, Mrs. Ba[?]nbridge, F. P[?]e[?]ffer. V. Herry, J. Jones, Mr. ...

    Article : 424 words
  21. PETERSHAM.

    The fortnightly meeting of the Borough Council of Petersham was hold on the 28th May. Present— The Mayor (Mr. John Wheeler, M.L.A.). with Aldermen Russell-Jon[?], Clarke, Guiding, Toms, Bedford, ...

    Article : 297 words
  22. THE STATEMENT OF THE CAPTAIN.

    The statement made by the captain is as follows:— The steamer Fijian commenced her last voyage at Melbourne on May 4, arriving at Newcastle on the morning of the 7th, and departing for Fiji, via New ...

    Article : 1,717 words
  23. PUBLICATIONS RECEIVED.

    We have received a map of the Land Board district of Wagga Wagga (published by Messrs. L. A. Fosbery and Co. of Wagga). Amongst the districts included are Wagga Wagga, Albury, Urana. Narand[?]ra, ...

    Article : 233 words
  24. ANOTHER NARRATIVE.

    The Fijian left Melbourne May 4, Newcastle the following Tuesday: was off the Isle of Pines at 7.30 a.m. on Sunday, the 12th; Mare Island passed the same day at 3 p.m.; fair wind, all sail set. The second mate on ...

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  25. THEATRE ROYAL.

    Despite the unpleasant state of the weather on Saturday night, a crowded house assembled to witness "The Ruling Passion." The madhouse scene, and the ingenious last act, again [?]cited enthusiastic applause, ...

    Article : 117 words
  26. LECTURES.

    A lecture, entitled "How to Save Life in Croup," was delivered on Friday evening by Miss F. G. Holdon at the Foresters' Hall, Castlereagh-street. There was a fair attendance, and the auditors listened with great ...

    Article : 102 words
  27. Advertising

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  28. HER MAJESTY'S.

    The pathetic story told in "The Romany Rye," the ability displayed in the acting, and the rosily splendid scenic effects, continue to attract large numbers. Mr. George R. Sims' melodrama will be played for some ...

    Article : 44 words
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  30. OPERA HOUSE.

    "The Bohemian Girl," having been represented here for eight successive nights, Bal[?]'s opera gives place this evening to the comic opera, " The Begga Student," of which report speaks most highly. ...

    Article : 35 words
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