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

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1898

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The Masonic Ball

Barrier Miner · Thursday 30 June 1898 · page 3

THE annual Masonic Ball, which takes place on Tuesday next, promises to equal, if not sur[?], any of the previous similar functions. Tickets have been applied for rapidly, and…

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The Masonic Ball

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 6 July 1898 · page 2

THE pre-[?]minent function of Broken Hill's social season is undoubtelly the Masonic Ball. This distinction of pre-eminence, gained many years ago, has latterly, indeed,…

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The Hospital Ball

Barrier Miner · Friday 8 July 1898 · page 2

A WELL-ATTENDED meeting of ladies was held in the Town Hall yesterday afternoon for the purpose of making the preliminary arrangements in connexion with the forthcoming…

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Juvenile Ball

Barrier Miner · Monday 11 July 1898 · page 1

A VERY successful juvenile ball was held in the Temperance Hall last night, under the supervision of Mr. J. J. Correll. A large number of children took part in the affair,…

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Rotunda Concert

Barrier Miner · Monday 11 July 1898 · page 2

With such delightful sunny weather it was not to be wondered at that such a large number of people were out of doors yesterday afternoon; and it was only to be expected…

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Rotunda Concert

Barrier Miner · Monday 11 July 1898 · page 1

THE "Strad" Orchestra, conducted by Mr. F. E. Quintrell, will give a concert on the Reserve to-morrow afternoon, in aid of the Broken Hill [?]ent Society. The…

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Druids' Dance Social

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 12 July 1898 · page 2

At Tait's Masonic Hall last evening a most successful dance social was held to celebrate the anniversary of the Triumph Lodge, No. 62, U. A. O. D. There were between 70 and 80…

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Benefit Concert

Barrier Miner · Friday 15 July 1898 · page 4

ONE of the most successful benefit concerts held for some time took pince in the Town Hall last evening. The entertainment, promoted by the Biblo Christian Church, was…

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Benefit Concert

Barrier Miner · Saturday 16 July 1898 · page 4

ONE of the most successful benefit concerts held for some time took place in the Town Hall last evening. The entertainment, promoted by the Bible Christian Church, was…

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The Orphanage. Arrangements for the Annual Ball

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 19 July 1898 · page 4

A PRELIMINARY meeting to make arrangements for the annual ball in aid of the Orphanage was held at the Convent on Saturday evening…

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Mr. Walker at the Theatre. A Most Disorderly Meeting. Interrupters Removed

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 20 July 1898 · page 2

Mr. Thomas Waiker, one of the candidates for Sturt, last night essayed to deliver an address on Federation at the Theatre. He failed in his attempt, owing to the most…

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AMUSEMENTS. Madame Sherwin's Concerts

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 20 July 1898 · page 3

THE Town Hall overflowed again last night when Madame Sherwin gave her second concert, and said good-bye. It really was not surprising that "Encore" was cried after…

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Benefit Concert

Barrier Miner · Thursday 21 July 1898 · page 4

AN amateur benefit concert was tendered to the widow of the late Mr. W. J. Bray at the Town Hall last night. The attendance was fairly good, but a number of the chief Items…

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The Hospital Ball

Barrier Miner · Friday 22 July 1898 · page 4

A WELL-ATTENDED meeting of the Hospital ball committee was held in the Town Hall yesterday afternoon, Mr. J. M. Annells presiding. Reports were received showing that…

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Benefit Concert

Barrier Miner · Friday 22 July 1898 · page 6

AN amateur benefit concert was tendered to the widow of the late Mr. W. J. Bray at the Town Hall last night. The attendance was fairly good, but a number of the chief items…

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The Hospital Ball. Probable Postponement

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 26 July 1898 · page 4

THE energetic ladies' committee which has the arrangements for the forthcoming Hospital hall in hand intends making a hid for gubernatorial patronage. Sir Fowell Buxton…

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Hospital Ball

Barrier Miner · Saturday 30 July 1898 · page 1

THE final meeting of the general committee arranging the forthcoming Hospital Ball was hold in the Town Hall this afternoon, under the presidency of Mr. J. M. Annells. The…

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Darktown Minstrel Concert

Western Grazier · Saturday 30 July 1898 · page 2

This troupe of amateurs gave a most successful concert at the Bijou Theatre on Wednesday night last, the hall being filled in…

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The Hospital Ball

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 2 August 1898 · page 4

THE annual Hospital ball to be held on Wednesday night promises to be a decided success. In every department most liberal support has reworded the efforts of the…

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The Hospital Ball

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 3 August 1898 · page 2

To-night the Town Hall will again be the scene of gaiety, the occasion being the annual Hospital Ball. This morning the ladies and gentlemen who have undertaken the arduous…

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