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

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1901

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Church Concert

Barrier Miner · Thursday 12 September 1901 · page 2

A concert in aid of the circuit fund w[?] held in the Bible Christian Church last night There was a large audience and a highly enjoyable programme won many marks of…

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Charitable Concert

Barrier Miner · Friday 13 September 1901 · page 2

A MEETING of the concert committee of the Dru[?]ds' lodges was held at the Theatre Royal Hotel last night, Mr. M'Connell presiding. A statement of accounts showed that £6 had…

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The Masonic Ball

Western Grazier · Wednesday 18 September 1901 · page 2

The above hall was held last Friday night in the Bijou Hall, and was well attended, some eighty people being present. The evening was [?] warm…

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AMUSEMENTS. The Orphanage Ball

Barrier Miner · Thursday 19 September 1901 · page 2

FOR the past four years the Orphanage ball has been one of the most successful social functions of the year. This year the ladies committee met with just as abundant…

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AMUSEMENTS. The Benevolent Ball

Barrier Miner · Friday 20 September 1901 · page 2

THE final meeting of the Benevolent ball committee was held in the Mayor's parlor on Tuesday afternoon, the Rev. A. J. Wheeler in the chair. It was decided that a…

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Sporting. [By Telegraph.] Cricket: The "No Ball" Rule. A[?]AIDE

Barrier Miner · Friday 20 September 1901 · page 3

A meeting of the Cricket Association last night decided to adopt rule 10 in cricket, giving, the umpire at either [?]nd power to "no ball" a bo[?]ler…

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AMUSEMENTS. The City Band

Barrier Miner · Monday 23 September 1901 · page 2

THE City Band, conducted by Mr. J. J. Birmingham, discoursed in capital style a number of selections in the Central Reserve last evening. The night was glorious, and a…

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Charitable Concert

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 25 September 1901 · page 2

THE Price family, with the assistance of a number of leading entertainers, provided a minstrel and variety entertainment in the federal Hall, Ballway Town last night. The…

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Kaolin Football Club Ball

Barrier Miner · Saturday 28 September 1901 · page 5

The Kaolin Football Club celebrated the termination of the season by a ball in the Freemasons' Hall last night. About 70 couples were present and danced to the music…

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AMUSEMENTS. Children's Concert

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 8 October 1901 · page 2

As entertainers children are at times remarkably successful; and this was the case with regard to the children's concert given in the Central-street Methodist Church last…

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A Barracks Disturbance. Bayonets and Ball Cartridge Used. [Reuter's Message.] London

Barrier Miner · Friday 18 October 1901 · page 2

An affray took place yesterday between some men of the Worcester and Durham Regiment in barracks at Aldershot. About 100 engaged in the disturbance…

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AMUSEMENTS. Children's Concert

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 22 October 1901 · page 2

IN the Blende-street Metholist Church last night an enjoyable and highly interesting Programme was given by the children attending the school, assisted by scholars from the…

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A. M. A. Band Picnic

Barrier Miner · Monday 28 October 1901 · page 2

The A. M. A. Band ran a picnic train to M'Culloch Park yesterday, but the elements were not so kindly disposed as were the hundred souls that boarded the train in the…

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Ballarat Band Contests. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Monday 28 October 1901 · page 2

The champion [?]and contest at Ballarat on Saturday resulted:—Newcastle (N. S. W.), first; Co[?]e's Band, second; Lord Nelson Band (St Arnaud), third; Newtown Band…

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AMUSEMENTS. Convent School Pupils' Concert

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 30 October 1901 · page 3

THE entertainment given in the Town Hall lait night by-the pupils of the Convent School was fall of merit. There was fairly good attendance. The opening number, a…

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Band Concert

Barrier Miner · Monday 11 November 1901 · page 2

The City Bund gave a first-cars concert from the Central Reserve return is yesterday evening The attendance was up to expectitions. The following programme was gone…

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A. M. A. Band Picnic. to the Editor

Barrier Miner · Monday 11 November 1901 · page 2

GIR,—Re the above, I beg space to again reply to Mr Daddow; and in doing so I am Barry that I have to again inform bim that the A. M. A had nothing to do with the…

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The Balmain Tragedy. H[?]band Committed for Manslaughter. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 12 November 1901 · page 2

An inquest on the body of Martha Elbel, of Balmain, was held yesterday afternoon. The doctor gave evidence that death was due to fracture of the skull. Deceased's son stated…

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The Druids' Concert

Western Grazier · Wednesday 13 November 1901 · page 2

The Druids' concert, in aid of the Hospital, was held Monday evening. The attendance was in a manner good, but a large proportion of the audience was…

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Dance Social

Barrier Miner · Thursday 21 November 1901 · page 2

The Alma branch of the Barrier Chess and Draughts Club is a live institution, and believes in progress Nothing much can be done, however, without a sound exchequer,…

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