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Theatre Magic

Harry Rickards c1867-72, Mitchell Library, State Library of NSW (a4361049 / P1/1449) Sydney had a vibrant theatre scene in the late 19th century. And one of the most famous entrepreneurs was Harry Rickards. http://dictionaryofsydney.org/entry/rickards_harry Harry Rickards was a popular performer in music halls…