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

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1899

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The Orange Ball

Barrier Miner · Thursday 13 July 1899 · page 2

The festivities in connection with the 12th of July celebrations carried out by the Loyal Orange lodges on the Barrier culminated in a very successful ball and supper held ia the…

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German Concert

Barrier Miner · Monday 17 July 1899 · page 2

A concert—one of the unconventional and thoroughly enjoyable ones in which Germans delight—was given in the German Club last Inst night. There was a good attendance, and…

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AMUSEMENTS. Charity Concert

Barrier Miner · Monday 17 July 1899 · page 2

AN appeal was made to the public last week for assistance for the unfortunate Russell family, and " The Owls" at once offered their services in the scheme of relief. A Sunday…

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The Masonic Ball

Western Grazier · Wednesday 19 July 1899 · page 2

The Masonic Ball, which came off last Friday evening, proved to he a great success. There was a good attendance, about 100 people being present. Many…

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AMUSEMENTS. The Orphanage Ball

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 19 July 1899 · page 2

THE final meeting of the Orphanage Ball Committee was held in the Convent on Monday afternoon. The returns were not all in, but it was estimated that a net profit of…

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AMUSEMENTS. The Hospital Ball

Barrier Miner · Friday 21 July 1899 · page 8

PREPARATIONS for the annual Hospital Ball: to be held on Wednesday, August 2, are proceeding apace. The various working committees have been particularly active this…

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Trades Hall Dance Social

Barrier Miner · Saturday 22 July 1899 · page 2

Since the opening of the Trades Hall for dancing its excellent floor has not lacked for "shoe-grease." Particularly well attended have the fortnightly dance socials, held by…

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Church of England Concert

Western Grazier · Saturday 22 July 1899 · page 2

A vocal and instrumental concert in aid of the funds of St. James' Church of England was held last Wednesday evening in the Bijou Theatre, and was a…

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Band Concert

Barrier Miner · Monday 24 July 1899 · page 2

What would happen to a brass band suddenly deprived of its bombardon is a question that is not calculated to interest the lay mind. But to the bandsman it ts fraugh'…

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AMUSEMENTS. Football Concert

Barrier Miner · Thursday 27 July 1899 · page 2

THE South Australian Football Club commands a very numerous following in Broken Hill, and one that makes quite a disturbance when it shouts "Every time a Crow." Under…

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All Nations Fair. "Still they Come." Concert by the Concord Society

Barrier Miner · Friday 28 July 1899 · page 2

POPULARITY is ephemeral, and in a few months, or even weeks, the All Nations Fair will be almost forgotten. Nevertheless judging by the crowds who nightly visit the…

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All Nations Fair. Another Large Gathering. Wesley Choir Concert

Barrier Miner · Saturday 29 July 1899 · page 2

LAST nigh's chief attraction at the All Nation's Fair was a very enjoyable concert by the Wesley Choir under the baton of Mr. Lewis in place of Mr. Hebbard, who was…

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AMUSEMENTS. Band Concert

Barrier Miner · Monday 31 July 1899 · page 2

THE Rhein Brass Band performed a choice programme of music in the Central Reserve yesterday afternoon. The concert was given in aid of the Hospital; and no doubt that…

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The Hospital Ball

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 1 August 1899 · page 2

THE annual Hospital ball will take place in the Town Hall to-morrow night, and from the e'aborate preparations which for weeks past have been proceeding this year's…

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Pictures Telegraphed. How the Machine Works

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 1 August 1899 · page 3

AT last the miracle is accomplished, and newspapers are successfully telegraphing pictures long distances by wire. In storm and sunshine, over rivers and…

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The Hospital Ball

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 2 August 1899 · page 2

The annual Hospital ball will take place in the Town Hall to-night. All yesterday and last night, and again to day, the various committees and their assistants have been busy…

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AMUSEMENTS. Church Concert

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 2 August 1899 · page 2

THE Chloride-street Congregational Church was comfortably filled by an appreciative audience last night, when a programme was submitted under the direction of Mr. Rhys…

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The Hospital Ball

Barrier Miner · Thursday 3 August 1899 · page 2

THE annual Hospital ball was held in the Town Hall last night, and was a brilllant success. When the first meeting of the committee was held it was mutually resolved that…

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AMUSEMENTS. The Benevolent Ball

Barrier Miner · Saturday 5 August 1899 · page 2

A meeting of ladies to organise thc annual ball in aid ot tho Benevolent Society was hold in tho Town Hall last evening. It was decided to hold the ball on Tuesday, the 29th…

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AMUSEMENTS. A. M. A. Band Concert

Barrier Miner · Monday 7 August 1899 · page 2

ALTHOUGH the weather was not all that could have boen desired yesterday afternoon, there was a fairly large gathering in the Central Reserve to listen to the music supplied…

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