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

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1896

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A Band of Belgian Criminals. LONDON

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 13 May 1896 · page 4

The circumstances surrounding the murder of Madame Henry, in Brussels, have led to the capture of a daring band of criminals, commanded by one…

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Fire Brigade Ball

Barrier Miner · Thursday 14 May 1896 · page 2

A BALL in aid of the Fire Brigade was held last night at the Town Hall; but in point of attendance it was not a success, only about 25 couples being…

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A Band of Belgian Criminals. LONDON

Barrier Miner · Thursday 14 May 1896 · page 1

The circumstances surrounding the murder of Madame Henry, in Brussels, have led to the capture of a daring band of criminals, commanded by one…

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Friendly Societies' Ball

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 26 May 1896 · page 2

A plain and fancy dress ball, under the auspices of the Friendly Societies' Council, was held last night in the Town Hall. There was a first-rate…

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South Catholic Concert and Social

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 26 May 1896 · page 2

A very successful concert was held at Hegarby's Hall, South Town, last evening in connection with the South Roman Catholic Church. There was…

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Hospital Ball

Western Grazier · Saturday 30 May 1896 · page 3

On Wednesday evening last, the annual ball in aid of our hospital was held in Kennedy's Hall, about 35 couples being present. The hall had…

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The Theatre Company

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 2 June 1896 · page 2

NOTHING but success can be wished those gentlemen who are now asking the publie to subscribe £5000 for the erection of a theatre in Broken Hill,…

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AMUSEMENTS. Lacrosse Concert

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 2 June 1896 · page 2

A MOST enjoyable concert was given in the Freemasons' Hall last night in aid of the Lacrosse Association. The programme was an excellent one,…

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Troubled South Africa. Prayers for Madam Kruger. The Sentences on the Band Leaders. [?] Between the President [?] the [?] [By Cable.] London

Barrier Miner · Thursday 4 June 1896 · page 2

Special prayers are being offered in the Transvaal churches for the recovery of Madam K[?] wife of the President, who is dangerously ill…

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Rotunda Concert. In Aid of Charities

Barrier Miner · Thursday 4 June 1896 · page 2

A CONTINENTAL was held last night in the Central Reserve Rotunda in aid of Mrs. Inman, widow of a deceased footballer; Mr. Bowden, who was…

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The Hospital Ball

Barrier Miner · Friday 5 June 1896 · page 4

A MEETING of ladies was held at the Town Hali this afternoon to consider the arrangements for the annual ball in aid of the Hospital. It was decided…

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The Hospital Ball

Barrier Miner · Saturday 6 June 1896 · page 1

A MEETING of ladies was held at the Town Hall this afternoon to consider the arrangements for the annual ball in aid of the Hospital. It was decided…

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The Band Sentences. LONDON

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 9 June 1896 · page 1

It is reported that the Transvaal Executive has decided to impose a fine of £10,000 each upon the leaders of the Johannesburg Reform Committee…

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AMUSEMENTS. Shearers' Concert

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 9 June 1896 · page 2

THE Shearers' Concert given last night in aid of the Newcastle miners on strike was a great success in every way. The only drawbacks, in fact,…

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The Raid on the Band. Conditions of the Leaders' Release. The Charge Against Dr. Jameson. Boer Officials Give Evidence. [By Cable.] London

Barrier Miner · Saturday 13 June 1896 · page 2

It appears that, in addition to paying a fine of £25,000 each, the four leaders of the Johannesburg Reform Committee, who are to be released from prison, must agree to…

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Accidents and Fatalities. [By Telegraph.] Remarkable Accident in a Theatre. And a Remarkable Escape. SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Monday 15 June 1896 · page 2

At the Tivoli Theatre on Saturday night a remarkable accident occurred. William Gill, a drayman, was endeavoring to obtain a seat in the gallery,…

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Accidents and Fatalities. [By Telegraph.] The Theatre Accident Neander Dead. SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 16 June 1896 · page 2

Neander, who was injured in the stalls of the Tivoli Theatre on Saturday night through being struck in the head by a man who had overbalanced…

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AMUSEMENTS. The Juvenile Ball

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 17 June 1896 · page 2

MR. J. J. CORRELL, of the Temperance Hall, Cubalt-street, has for the past two years devoted a great deal of his time and attention to teaching the art…

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A Theatre Fatality. Sydney

Western Grazier · Wednesday 17 June 1896 · page 2

Alfred Neander, who was injured at the Tivoli Theatre by a man falling upon him, has died from the effects of the injuries he sustained…

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The Theatre Fatality. Verdict of Manslaughter Against Gill. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 17 June 1896 · page 2

An inquest has been held on Alfred Neander, who died as the result of injuries sustained through William Gill falling on him from the gallery of…

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