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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 6 of 8

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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AMUSEMENTS. The Baden-Powell Ball

Barrier Miner · Monday 27 August 1900 · page 2

THE recently-formed Baden-Powell Quadrille Assembly Jacks nothing in enterprise and vigor. It is only two months since it held its first dance in the Federal Hall, yet the…

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AMUSEMENTS. The Broken Hill Orchestra

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 28 August 1900 · page 2

AFTER an interval of some months the Broken Hill Orchestra was welcomed by a large and enthusiastic audience at the Town Hall last night, when the third concert of the…

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AMUSEMENTS. Concert at the Town Hall

Barrier Miner · Thursday 30 August 1900 · page 2

A CONCERT and dance in aid of the funds of the choir of the Catholic Church were held in the Town Hall last night. Despite the rain, there was a good attendance; and as…

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Benevolent Society's Ball

Barrier Miner · Friday 31 August 1900 · page 2

A number of ladies interested in the Benevolent Society met at the Town Hall yesterday afternoon and decided that the annual ball in aid of the society should be…

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Band Concert

Barrier Miner · Monday 3 September 1900 · page 2

The A. M. A. bandsmen want to raise a uniform fund; and as it is chiefly in the cause of charity that the old uniforms have been worn out, their appeal to the public…

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The Benevolent Ball

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 5 September 1900 · page 2

A well-attended meeting of those interested in the success of the forthcoming Benevolent Ball was held in the Town Hall yesterday afternoon. The Rev. A. J. Wheeler was in…

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White Cliffs Convent School Ball

Western Grazier · Wednesday 5 September 1900 · page 2

An enjoyable ball at which about two dozen c[?]sples were present, took place in the Centennial Hall, White Cliffs, last Friday evening, 31st ult., the…

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Forming a New Band

Barrier Miner · Thursday 6 September 1900 · page 2

A MEETING of persons interested in the Broken Hill City Brass Band, which has been recently formed, was held last night in the Congregational Hall. There was a good…

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Carpenters and Joiners' Ball

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 11 September 1900 · page 2

The annual ball given by the Carpenters and Joiners' Society was held in the Trad[?] Hall last night, and proved most enjoyable. The work of decoration had been undertaken…

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A Charitable Concert Out Back

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 11 September 1900 · page 2

The shearcrs, rouseabouts, and station hands at Buckalow station have set an example which might well be followed by other stations. On Saturday night they gave…

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Terrible Tragedy at Numurkah. a Dance, a Fight, and a Death. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne, Thursday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Thursday 13 September 1900 · page 4

A terrible tragedy occurred at Numurkah last midnight at a dance given by the Numurkah Quadrille Club in the Mechanice' Hall. John Kettier, aged 26, and Maurice…

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Orchestral Concert

Barrier Miner · Thursday 13 September 1900 · page 2

The fourth concert of the Broken Hill Orchestra of the present series will be held in the Town Hall on Monday evening. On this occasion the Orchestra will be assisted by…

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The Benevolent Ball

Barrier Miner · Monday 17 September 1900 · page 4

MATTERS in connection with the forthcoming Besevolent Ball are progressing in so satisfactory a manner as to inspire the o'ganising committees with the greatest confidence…

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Orchestral Concert

Barrier Miner · Monday 17 September 1900 · page 2

The orchestral concert at the Town Hall to-night is expected to attract a large audience. Mr. Southcombe's Orchestra will be assisted by the Quartette Club, which will…

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Orchestral Concert

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 18 September 1900 · page 2

It Broken Hill has any lingering doubt of the fact that it has an orchestra to be proud of, last night's capital performance should dispel it. The concert was the last bat one…

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The Benevolent Ball

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 19 September 1900 · page 2

The final meeting of the Benevolent Ball committee was held yesterday afternoon in the Town Hall. The Rev. A. J. Wheeler presided over a large attendance of ladies…

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The Children's Hospital Ball

Western Grazier · Wednesday 19 September 1900 · page 2

The following is an extract from "Sydney Morning Herald" of September 7:—"Mr. George Adams' Tatter[?]…

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Benevolent Society's Ball

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 25 September 1900 · page 2

The annual ball organised by the ladies of Broken Hill in aid of the Benevolent Society will be held in the Town Hall to-night. The ticket-sellers report good business, and the…

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The Benevolent Ball

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 26 September 1900 · page 2

THE annual hall in aid of the Benevolent Society was held last night in the Town Hall. In previous years this function may have passed off more brilliantly and had a more…

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