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

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1896

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Serenade Concert to Mr T. Byrne. a New Departure

Western Grazier · Wednesday 26 August 1896 · page 4

At twelve o'clock on Sunday night figures, white surpliced figures, each bearing a lighted. taper, might have been seen marching slowly down Reid-street…

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Idlers' Club Concert

Barrier Miner · Friday 28 August 1896 · page 3

A VERY successful invitation smoke concert was given by the Idlers' Club at the Freemason's Hall last evening. The hall was well filled,by a representative gathering,…

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Tea Meeting and Concert

Western Grazier · Saturday 29 August 1896 · page 2

On Wednesday evening last a tea meeting was held in the Wesleyan Church and was fairly patronised. The tables which were generously given by Mesdames Holding and…

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The Caledonian Ball

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 1 September 1896 · page 4

THE ball which takes place this evening in the Town Hall under the auspices of the Caledonian Society promises to add another to the many successful…

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After the Ball

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 2 September 1896 · page 4

THE work ot diamantling the elaborate decprations of last night in the Town Hall was carried on vigoriously this morning. In spite of the fatigue…

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The Caledonian Ball. Another Brilliant Success

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 2 September 1896 · page 2

THE ball held annually under the auspices of the Caledonian Society of Broken Hill took place last night in the Town Hall, and, as had been…

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2nd Edition Miner Office, 4 p.m. the Trebelli Concerts. a Scene of Enthusiasm. [By Telegraph.] Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 2 September 1896 · page 4

Mademoiselle Trebelli gave her fourth concert at the Exhibition Hall last night, 3500 people attending. Hundreds were unable to gain…

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The Treelli Concerts. [By Telegraph.] Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Thursday 3 September 1896 · page 1

Mademoiselle Tirebelli gave ber fourth concert at the Exhibition Hall last) night, 3500. people attending. Hundreds were unable, to gain…

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AMUSEMENTS. Football Association Concert

Barrier Miner · Thursday 3 September 1896 · page 2

THE Barrier Rangea Football Asso ciation gave a miscellaneous entertainment in the Town Hall last night to mark the close of the season. There…

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Fire in a Theatre. LONDON, Monday Evening

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 8 September 1896 · page 4

The theatre in Denton Harbor, Lancashire, has been destroyed by fire. The walls suddenly fell in, killing ll of the firemen who were endeavoring…

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Fire in a Theatre. LONDON, Monday Evening

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 9 September 1896 · page 1

The theatre in Denton Harbor, Lancashire, has been destroyed by fire. The walls suddenly fell, in, killing 11 of the firemen who were endeavoring…

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A Theatre Destroyed by Fire. Eleven Foremen Killed. London, Sept. 7

Western Grazier · Wednesday 9 September 1896 · page 2

The theatre at Benton Harbour has been destroyed by fire. A wall of the burning building collapsed, killing 11. firemen who were assisting to subdue…

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The Trebelli Concerts

Barrier Miner · Friday 11 September 1896 · page 2

THE manager for this distinguished artist arrived in Broken Hill yesterday to complete arrangements for a short series of Trebelli concerts here. The…

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A. J. C. Spring Meeting. Opening Day. Charge Wins the Derby. Steward Wins the Epsom. [By Telegraph.] Band [?] Saturday Alterno[?]n

Barrier Miner · Saturday 12 September 1896 · page 4

The A. J. C. Spring Meeting was opened at Randwick this afternoon in fine feather. There was a gold attendance, and some excellent racing was witnessed. The…

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The Trebelli Concerts

Barrier Miner · Saturday 12 September 1896 · page 2

EVIDENTLY the keenest interest is evinced in the appearance of Mdlle. Trebelli on the Barrier, judging by the box plan at Wight's, which shows unmistakably heavy booking…

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The Trebelli Concerts

Barrier Miner · Monday 14 September 1896 · page 3

IN addition to the attraction of the groat soprano herself, the [?] has engaged other talent of a high order to support Mdlle. Trebelli in her…

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A Theatre at the South

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 15 September 1896 · page 3

DURING the past few months a great change has been effected in Hegarty's Hall, at South Broken Hill, which has been converted into a very pretty…

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The Trebelli Concerts

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 15 September 1896 · page 4

MADAMOISELLE Trebelli, in her opening concert at the Town Hall to-morrow evening, will sing the sce[?]a, "Ah fore è lui" (Verdi), "Sweet Bird of…

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The Trebelli Concerts. An Enthusiastic Reception

Barrier Miner · Thursday 17 September 1896 · page 2

T[?] first appearance of such an artiste as Md[?]e. Trebelli is an [?]poch in the history of Broken Hill which will be " marked evermore in white "…

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The Trebelli Concerts

Barrier Miner · Friday 18 September 1896 · page 2

THE Broken Hill Quartette Club last evening paid a graceful tribute to Mdlle. Trebelli by serenading her at the Freemasons' Hotel. Assembling in Oxide-street, opposite that…

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