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

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1900

153 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 5 of 8

Dance Social

Barrier Miner · Thursday 26 July 1900 · page 2

The Austral Cricket Club dance social took place last night at the Federal Hall, Railway Town, and passel off very successfully. The energetic secretary, Mr. J. H. Eley, made…

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The Chinese War. China Anxious for Peace. Pekin Legations Reported Safe. Concerted Action Hampered. Aims of Russia and France. London, July 23

Western Grazier · Saturday 28 July 1900 · page 2

The Emperor of China has requested America to [?]diate for peace. The Japanese press declares that a Chinese alliance is impossible, but…

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The Orphanage Ball

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 1 August 1900 · page 2

THE fourth annual Orphanage Ball was held last night in the Town Hall, and may be said to have opened the social season in Broken Hill. Hitherto this honor has belonged, by…

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AMUSEMENTS. The Theatre

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 1 August 1900 · page 2

"THE KLIPTOMANIAC" was repeated at the Theatre last night by the Seymour-Edouin Company. The audience was not large, but the play went with decided "go." It will be…

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Church Concert

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 1 August 1900 · page 2

The concert held last night in the Blende-street Methodist Church was decidedly suc[?], the attendance being good and the entertainment most enjoyable. In the absence…

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The Druids' Ball

Barrier Miner · Thursday 2 August 1900 · page 2

The Success Lodge, No. 59, U. A. O. D., held its fifth annual ball in the Town Hall last night, It is usual to celebrate anniversaries in one way or another, and as smoke…

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AMUSEMENTS. The Theatre

Barrier Miner · Thursday 2 August 1900 · page 2

A CONSIDERABLY better "house" witnessed the final performance of "The Kleptomaniac" at the Theatre last night. The comedy went well, and the laughter of the audience was…

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Hospital Ball

Barrier Miner · Saturday 4 August 1900 · page 4

A MEETING of the ladies' committee of the Hospital Ball was held in the Town Hall this afternoon. The supper arrangements were reported to be very satisfactory, nearly all…

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AMUSEMENTS. The Theatre

Barrier Miner · Saturday 4 August 1900 · page 2

"ONE too Many" attracted a larger audience to the Theatre last night, and the absurdities of the comedy caused continuous laughter. Miss Florence Seymour, Mr. F. Camborne,…

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AMUSEMENTS. Band Concert

Barrier Miner · Monday 6 August 1900 · page 2

A VERY large number of people took advantage of the beautiful weather yesterday afternoon to attend the open air concert given by the A. M. A. Band in the Central Reserve…

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The Theatre

Barrier Miner · Monday 6 August 1900 · page 2

The Scymour-Edeuin Comedy Company brought its season to a close on Saturday night, when "Que too Many" was presented before a moderate house…

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The Oddfellows' Ball

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 7 August 1900 · page 2

The fourth aunual ball and supper given by the American Order of Oldfellows to the Town Hall last night was even more successful than its several predec[?]ssots; and…

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AMUSEMENTS. The Theatre

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 7 August 1900 · page 2

A SEASON of drams, will be opened at the Theatre to-night by the Florence Seymour Company. "The Hand of Crime" will be the initial production. "The Hand" grasps…

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AMUSEMENTS. The Theatre

Barrier Miner · Thursday 9 August 1900 · page 2

"THE Hand of Crime" pleased a fair house at the Theatre last night. Several of the first night hitches were not apparent, and the audience seemed to thoroughly enjoy the…

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AMUSEMENTS. The Theatre

Barrier Miner · Friday 10 August 1900 · page 2

"THE Hand of Crime" again pleased a fair house at the Theatre last night. Since Tuesday varions changes have been made in the cast, and the drama is now played more…

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The Hospital Ball

Barrier Miner · Saturday 11 August 1900 · page 2

The final meeting of the Hospital ball committee was held in the Town Hall yesterday afternoon, and was well attended, the chairman (Mr. L. H. M. Avery) presiding…

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The Hospital Ball

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 14 August 1900 · page 2

Preparations for the annual Hospital Ball which takes places in the Town Hall to-night have been proceeding apace since morning The decoration and supper committoss have…

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The Hospital Ball

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 15 August 1900 · page 2

THE organising committee of this year's Hospital Ball has had more difficulties to contend with than have been met in any previous years. The absence of the Masonic…

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AMUSEMENTS. The Theatre

Barrier Miner · Thursday 16 August 1900 · page 2

"ARRAH-NA-POGUE" was played for the last time at the Theatre last night to a fair house. To-night "Called Back" will be staged. "Called Back," made famous in…

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The Orphanage Ball

Barrier Miner · Thursday 23 August 1900 · page 2

At a meeting of the Orphanage Ball committee held at the Convent yesterday afternoon the report of the secretary and treasurer was presented. This showed that the total…

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