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

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1900

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AMUSEMENTS. Ministerial Association Concert

Barrier Miner · Thursday 31 May 1900 · page 2

THE annual concert promoted by the Broken Hill Ministerial Association for the benefit of the Benevolent Society took place in the Town Hall last night. There was a…

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Benefit Concert

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 5 June 1900 · page 2

The Silverton Tramway employees have, with their usual splendid liberality, undertaken to aid the widow and family of the lase J. Tierney, who was for some time in…

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A Tragic Incident at a Melbourne Ball. Councillor M'Carron Dies Suddenly. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Thursday 7 June 1900 · page 2

There was a tragic occurrence at St. Vincent's Hospital annual ball, held in the Town Hall last night, between 12 and 1 o'clock. Council or M'Carron, head of the printing…

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The Concert

Barrier Miner · Saturday 9 June 1900 · page 2

After the procession there was still abundance of enjoyment to be had. Owing chiefly to the exertions of Messrs. Bert Sayers and A. E. Nott, who bod also kindly…

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Band Concert

Barrier Miner · Monday 11 June 1900 · page 2

The A. M. A. Band gave an enjoyable concert on the Centrad Reserve yesterday afternoon. The organisation has lately received a sheaf of the latest English band…

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Boxing at the Theatre. Mitchle and Duggan

Barrier Miner · Monday 11 June 1900 · page 2

When "Micky" Duggan won the lightweight championship of the Barrier from Mat Mitchle on points the fight was so even that there was a general desire for a return…

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Tramway Employees' Concert

Barrier Miner · Monday 11 June 1900 · page 4

THE employees of the Silverton Tramway were determined last night that those Railway town people who failed to obtain admission to the patriotic concert at the Theatre…

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Wesley Church Concert

Barrier Miner · Thursday 14 June 1900 · page 2

The Wesley Church last evening conclud d its half-yearly special effort for the trust funds by holding a dinner and concert in the church building. The dinner passed off…

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AMUSEMENTS. The Theatre

Barrier Miner · Friday 15 June 1900 · page 2

"WHEN the Lagnps are Lighted" had another large and enthusiast c[?]aud once at the Theatre last evening, To-night Mr. Sheridan will appear in his inimitable burlesque, "Fun on…

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The Masonic Ball

Barrier Miner · Saturday 16 June 1900 · page 2

The Masonic Ball, which for 10 years past has been the first of local society functions, is, according to a decision arrived at yesterday afternoon, to be abandoned…

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Mayor Wright and the Hospital Ball. Discussion by the Hospital Committee. Alleged Insult by an Official. No More Meetings in the Town Hall

Barrier Miner · Thursday 21 June 1900 · page 2

AT the monthly meeting of the committee of the Hospital last night the chairman (Mr. Avery) reported that the committee was unable to obtain the use of the council…

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The Orphanage Ball

Barrier Miner · Saturday 30 June 1900 · page 2

A meeting of persons interested in the annual Orphanage Ball was held at the Convent on Thursday afternoon, Mr. A. J. Hall presiding, over a good attendance. A…

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The Hospital Ball

Barrier Miner · Saturday 7 July 1900 · page 1

A MEETING of ladies interested in rarrying out the annual Hospital Ball was held in the Town Hall this afternoon. Mr. L. H. M. Avery, chairman of the Hospital Board,…

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Concert

Western Grazier · Saturday 7 July 1900 · page 2

A concert in aid of the Wesleyan Church funds was held in the Bijou Theatre on Wednesday evening last. The night was cold and drizzling, but…

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Children's Concert

Barrier Miner · Thursday 12 July 1900 · page 2

The children of the South Baptist Sunday School gave a very interesting and enjoyable entertainment in the church building on Tuesday night. There was a crowded…

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The Oddfellows' Social Dance

Western Grazier · Saturday 14 July 1900 · page 2

The above came off in the Bijou Theatre last Wednesday evening. The attendance was not so large as usual, but those who were there thoroughly…

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A Commander-in-Chief. Concerted Action. LONDON

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 18 July 1900 · page 2

The Hon. St. John Brodrick, in the House of Commons last night, said that the Powers were taking concerted action with a view to the appointment of a…

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AMUSEMENTS. Scotch Concert

Barrier Miner · Thursday 19 July 1900 · page 2

AN entertainment was given in the Town Hall last night in aid of the Presbyterian Sunday School. The attendance was not very numerous, which was remarkable,…

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Boxing at the Theatre: Hiscutt and Williams

Barrier Miner · Saturday 21 July 1900 · page 2

There was a fair house in the Crystal Theatre last night, when Billy Williams, of Melbourne, and Jim Hiscutt met to decide a certain matter of a championship, the…

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Children's Concert

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 25 July 1900 · page 2

The children's concert held at the South Baptist Church on Monday night proved very enjoyable. The programme submitted a couple of weeks ago was repeated with much…

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