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

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1891

92 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 4 of 5

The Masonic Ball

Barrier Miner · Thursday 20 August 1891 · page 2

THE Town Hall will be a scene of gaiety to-night, when the yearly Masonic Ball will be held. A large attendance is assured, over 200 tickets having been[?]…

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Proposed New Theatre

Barrier Miner · Thursday 20 August 1891 · page 2

THE full prospectus of the Broken Hill Theatre and Hotel Company is now being circulated. The propoaal which the company will, if formed, carry into effect is the…

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Town Hall Concert

Barrier Miner · Thursday 20 August 1891 · page 2

THE second and last concert given by Mrs. Palmer and Messrs. Armes Beaumont and Holder took place last night in the Town Hall. The attendance was [?]…

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The Masonic Ball

Barrier Miner · Friday 21 August 1891 · page 2

THE annual Masonic ball was held at the Town Hall last night, and proved most enjoyable. The secretary and committee had worked very energetically, and all…

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Concert at Round Hill

Barrier Miner · Monday 24 August 1891 · page 2

A CORRESPONDENT writes:—" A most successful concert was held in the schoolroom on Wednesday. The room was packed, many being unable to gain…

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School Concert

Barrier Miner · Saturday 29 August 1891 · page 2

A HIGHLY successful concert was carried out at the Theatre Royal last night by the children of the North Broken Hill. Public School, assisted by nome lady and…

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Subscription Concert

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 2 September 1891 · page 2

MR. CAULFIELD BARTON may be congratulated on the success which has attended the subscription concerts arranged under his auspices. Last night…

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Scotch Bazaar and Concert

Barrier Miner · Thursday 3 September 1891 · page 2

THE shrill wailing of the pibroch disturbed the echoes in Argent-street last night, and reminded the "unco guid " Scottish residents that the bazaar in aid of the funds of…

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Theatre Royal

Barrier Miner · Saturday 5 September 1891 · page 2

AFTER a short recess, as far as the drama is concerned, the Theatre Royal will be re-opened on Monday night by the Dampier Company, who will appear in an…

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Theatre Royal

Barrier Miner · Monday 7 September 1891 · page 2

As notified elsewhere, the Dampier Company, who, by the way, arrived in Broken Hill yesterday, will open at the Theatre Royal this evening. The…

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Theatre Royal

Barrier Miner · Thursday 10 September 1891 · page 2

"ROBBERY Under Arms" was repeated by the Dampiers at the Theatre Royal last night. The house was crowded in every part, and the utmost satisfaction…

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The Brigade Ball

Barrier Miner · Saturday 12 September 1891 · page 2

THE Fire Brigade Ball at the Town Hall last night did not receive the amount of recognition by the general public that the merits of the institution justified. The…

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Theatre Royal

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 16 September 1891 · page 2

"THE MINER'S RIGHT" was put on by the Dampiers at the Theatre Royal for the last time last night, and was as much appreciated as ever. To-night the…

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The Theatre Block

Barrier Miner · Thursday 17 September 1891 · page 2

TO-MORROW afternoon, at 3 o'clock, Mr. J. M. Stephens will offer for sale by auction, at the Central Auction Rooms, the Theatre Royal block of buildings and…

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Theatre Royal[?]

Barrier Miner · Friday 18 September 1891 · page 2

A NEW dramatisation of Dumas' wonderful romance, "The Count of Monto Cristo," was produced at the Theatre Royal last night to a crowded house. The…

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Theatre Royal

Barrier Miner · Saturday 19 September 1891 · page 2

THE Dampiers repeated " Monte Cristo" at the Theatre Royal last night, and the production was most enjoyable. Tonight "The Green Lanes of England,"…

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Theatre Royal

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 22 September 1891 · page 2

THE "Green Lanes of England" was enthused over in a very moderate was by a very moderate audience at the Theatre Royal last night. Mr. Dimpier's delivery…

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Theatre Royal

Barrier Miner · Thursday 24 September 1891 · page 2

THERE was a great falling off in the attendance at the Theatre Royal last night, in spite of the attraction offered in the production of "His Natural Life"…

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Druids' Ball

Barrier Miner · Friday 25 September 1891 · page 2

THE plain and fancy dress ball given at the Town Hall last night by the Silver Star Lodge, U A. O. D., proved a most enjoyable and successful affair…

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Theatre Royal

Barrier Miner · Saturday 26 September 1891 · page 3

LAST night a very good audience assembled to take part in the "complimentary testimonial" extended to Miss Lily Dampier. The play selected was…

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