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Broken Hill & the Far West · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1889

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The Theatre Royal

Barrier Miner · Monday 10 June 1889 · page 2

THE Silver Star Company has been slowly but surely gaining local favor since its initial performance a fortnight ago, and on Saturday night an audience of…

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Sunday Concert

Barrier Miner · Monday 10 June 1889 · page 2

To judge by the success which last night attended Mr. "Monty" Browne's first essay in providing some enjoyable music at the Theatre on Sunday evenings, this…

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The Race Ball

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 11 June 1889 · page 2

DOUBTLESS through some omission on the part of those in charge of the arrangements, the usual invitation was not issued for the attendance of a MINER…

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At the Theatre

Barrier Miner · Monday 17 June 1889 · page 2

THE Silver Star Variety Company now performing at the Theatre Royal under the direction of Mr. "Monty" Browne, may now be fairly said to have sung and…

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The Race Ball

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 18 June 1889 · page 2

THE ball at the Rink last night, in honor of the local races, was not so well patronised as it should have been. The Rink management had made elaborate…

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Theatre Royal

Barrier Miner · Thursday 27 June 1889 · page 2

THERE was a very good attendance at the Theatre Royal last night, and the performance of the various artistes gave great satisfaction to all present. The…

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Ball at Silverton

Barrier Miner · Saturday 29 June 1889 · page 2

THE initiative step taken a short time ago by the ladies of Silverton in giving a dance has had the effect of shaming the bachelors, and inducing them to come…

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The Bijou Theatre. A Proper Protection. MELBOURNE

Barrier Miner · Saturday 29 June 1889 · page 3

The Central Board of Health of Victoria refuses to sanction the erection of a new theatre to replace the Bijou, which was recently burned down, unless it is built…

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The Latest. Cablegrams. a Panic in a Theatre. LONDON

Barrier Miner · Saturday 29 June 1889 · page 2

The dress of a dancer at the Alhambra Theatre, London, caught fire during the performance on Thursday night. A panic ensued, but, although some damage was…

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