Great Farewell Occasion

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Event Great Farewell Occasion
Venue Victoria Theatre (1891-), Newcastle, NSW
First Date 26 September 1891
Last Date 26 September 1891
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Description "The Messrs. MacMahon announce that tonight their great Company, which has opened the New Theatre with such distinguished and memorable success, and which during the past two weeks has attracted such unprecedented crowds, will make its farewell appearance in Newcastle.

To signalise the occasion, the following Great Special Bill has been prepared - The whole of the Great First Act, for the last time in Newcastle, of the latest and greatest work produced in Australia - The Corsair...

To be followed by the Sensation of the Age, The Fighting Kangaroo...

After which a Novel and unique exh
Description Source Advertisement
Primary Genre Other
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Edward Rice Conductor
Jack The Fighting Kangaroo
Resources
Further Information Doors open at 7. Curtain rises at 8, and falls at 10.40. "Special Railway Arrangements - The Commissioners have made Special Arrangements whereby the last train North shall be delayed until after the performance (11 p.m.), Stopping at all Stations."
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Mapping Hunter Project
Newspaper
Data Set AusStage
Event Identifier 133564