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1863 Opera in Geelong
1860s Geelong | Entertainment | Geelong in 1860s | Notable Buildings

1863 Opera in Geelong

ByDaryl Wight 19 August 202423 November 2024

Two nights of grand operatic entertainment. The Geelong Chronicle of February 1863 was very supportive of a local musician’s efforts to bring a program featuring the latest works to Geelong. First performed at the Theatre (more…)

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