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

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1899

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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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The Oddfellows' Ball

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 8 August 1899 · page 2

IN former years the Oddfellows' Ball has enjoyed the distinction of being one of the most numerously-attended functions of the year. But the ball given by the America…

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Crystal Theatre

Barrier Miner · Thursday 10 August 1899 · page 2

Messrs. Holloway and Anderson's dramatic organisation will commence a season of drama in the Theatre on Tuesday evening next. The first producion will be the Surrey…

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The Druids' Ball

Western Grazier · Saturday 12 August 1899 · page 2

Tho Druids' Ball was held at the Bijou Theatre last Wednesday and was an unqualified success. Everyone who was there speaks of it as a most enjoyable…

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AMUSEMENTS. Hibernian Dance Social

Barrier Miner · Saturday 12 August 1899 · page 2

THE Hibernians held another of their enjoy able dance socials in the Fremasons' Hall last evening. These dances have been liberally patronised all through the winter, and have…

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The Benevolent Ball

Barrier Miner · Saturday 19 August 1899 · page 2

A meeting of the Benevolent Ball Cammittee was held in the Town Hall yesterday afternoon. The ladies connected with the various sub-committees reported that good…

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AMUSEMENTS. Crystal Theatre

Barrier Miner · Saturday 19 August 1899 · page 2

LAST night Mesara. Holloway and Anderson'. Dramatic Company gave the final performs ance of the thrilling drama, '' When London Sleeps." The house was crowded in every…

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Band Concert

Barrier Miner · Monday 21 August 1899 · page 2

The A. M. A. Band appeared in the cause of charlty yesterday afternoon, and discoursed some excellent music in the Central Reserve in the presence of a fairly large gathering…

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The Crystal Theatre

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 22 August 1899 · page 2

Last night the Crystal Theatre was again not large enough to comfortably accommodate the numerous audience which witnessed the final performance of "The Work Girl." A…

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AMUSEMENTS. Orchestral Concert

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 22 August 1899 · page 2

THE concerts given by the Broken Hill Orchestra continue to enjoy a gratifying measure of popularity; and lost night the fourth concert of the series drew a fairly…

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AMUSEMENTS. The Crystal Theatre

Barrier Miner · Saturday 26 August 1899 · page 2

MESSRS. Holloway and Anderson's Dramatic Company drew another crowded house at the Theatre last night, when a highly sensational melodrama, "£1000 Reward," was produced…

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The Benevolent Ball

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 29 August 1899 · page 2

Although tbnt most deserving organisation, the Broken Hill Benevolent Society, is last in thc field with its annualiball, it has not the remotest intention of. allowing it to be at all…

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The Benevolent Ball

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 30 August 1899 · page 2

THE annual Benevolent Ball took place In the Town Hall last night; and, although there was a strong counter-attraction and the weather waa not just a[?]l that an enthusiastic…

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The Lill Sharp Concerts

Barrier Miner · Thursday 31 August 1899 · page 2

The first of the two Town Hall concerts by Miss Lill Sharp, Miss Hansen-Knarhoi, Miss Marguerite King, and others will be given to-morrow night. The box plan is at…

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Accidents and Fatalities. [By Telegraph.] Death at a Ball. MELBOURNE

Barrier Miner · Friday 1 September 1899 · page 2

At a private ball given at the Athemeum Hall, Yarrawonga, on Wednesday John Stevenson, aged 40, was dancing with his host's daughter when be complained of…

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The Lill Sharp Concerts

Barrier Miner · Friday 1 September 1899 · page 2

There has been very heavy booking for the concert to be given to-night at the Town Hall by Miss Lill Sharp, Miss Hassen-Knarhoi, and Miss Julio Layton. They…

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The Benevolent Ball

Barrier Miner · Saturday 2 September 1899 · page 2

A meeting of the ladies' committee of management of the Benevolent Society's ball was held yesterday afternoon in the council chamber, the Rey. A. J. Wheeler,…

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White Cliffs Roman Catholic Building Fund Ball

Western Grazier · Saturday 2 September 1899 · page 3

What might aptly be termed one of the most successful balls from all points of view, if not the most successful, was held in the Opal Hall on Friday, 25th inst…

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AMUSEMENTS. Miss Lill Sharp's Concerts

Barrier Miner · Saturday 2 September 1899 · page 2

MISS LILI SHARP'S concert in the Town Hall last night was an event unique in the musical life of Broken Hill. And not only unique, it was as well one of the most…

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Band Concert

Barrier Miner · Monday 4 September 1899 · page 2

The A. M.A. Band discoursed a programme of pleasant music in the Hillside Rotunda yesterday afternoon, to the evident enjoyment of a pretty numerous gathering. The…

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