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Issue Details:
First known date:
1867...
no.
129
Wednesday, 6 November
1867
of
The Ballarat Courier
est. 1867
The Ballarat Courier
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Amusements: Theatre Royal: 'London Assurance', and 'Loan of a Lover',
Mechanics' Institute: Readings by Mr Walter Montgomery, p.2
Contents
* Contents derived from the 1867 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
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review
(p. 2)Review of two performances given by Smythesdale amateurs to raise funds for the lining of the local Mechanics' Institute. Pieces chosen were the drama 'The Wreck Ashore' and the farce 'More Blunders than One'. Both were performed admirably and supported the saying that, in the case of farce or comedy, well-trained amateurs surpass professional actors.
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(p. 2)Mr Montgomery will perform a variety of readings at the Mechanics' Institute tonight. The selection will include readings from Shakespeare, Macaulay's 'Horatius', Tennyson's 'Northern Farmer' and several other writers such as Burns, Poe and Waugh. A full house is expected.
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[Untitled],
single work
review
— Review of London Assurance 1841 single work drama ; The Loan of a Lover 1834 single work musical theatre ;(p. 2)A favourable review of Miss Kate Denin in the comedy London Assurance and Miss Tilly Earle in the farce The Loan of a Lover.
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