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

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1902

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AMUSEMENTS. The Theatre

Barrier Miner · Saturday 12 April 1902 · page 2

THERE was a fairly good house at the Theatre last night to witness Mr. Wilson Forbes' revival of "Romeo and Juliet." Miss Ada…

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Benefit Concert and Dance

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 15 April 1902 · page 2

Although the entertainment in the Trades Hall last night arranged for the benefit of a distressed family was financially a huge success, the…

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A. N. A. Dance Social

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 16 April 1902 · page 2

The first of a series of winter dance socials under the auspices of the A. N. A. was opened by the president (Mr. J. B. Ferguson),…

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Dance Socials

Barrier Miner · Thursday 17 April 1902 · page 3

A successful dance social, under the auspices of the H. A. C. B Society, was held in the Trades Hall last night The affair,…

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Church of England Dance

Western Grazier · Saturday 19 April 1902 · page 2

A dance in connection wish St. James' Church of England was held at the Bijou on Wednesday evening. Some few gals were present. Mars…

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The Broken Hill Theatre. [By Telegraph.] Adelaide, Friday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Saturday 19 April 1902 · page 1

Mr. Harry Rickards has arranged that the Tivoli Company shall play a reason in Broken Hill during the time the Willoughby-Geach Comedy…

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Caledonian Pipe Band

Barrier Miner · Thursday 24 April 1902 · page 3

A LARGELY-ATTENDED meeting of the members of the Caledonian Society's Pipe Band was held at the Centennial Hotel last night. Chief…

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AMUSEMENTS. The Theatre

Barrier Miner · Saturday 26 April 1902 · page 2

"THE Sorrows of Satan," a dramatisation by Mr. George Darrell of Marie Corelli's tragic novel, was given a most flattering reception…

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Band Concert

Barrier Miner · Monday 28 April 1902 · page 2

The City Band performed a programme of choice music in the Central Reserve yesterday afternoon, with the object of raising funds in…

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AMUSEMENTS. Anniversary Concert

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 29 April 1902 · page 2

THE anniversary concert held it connection with St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church at the new Free-masons' Hall last night was a…

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Church Concert

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 13 May 1902 · page 3

At the Congregational Church last night a successful concert and supper were hold in aid of the church funds. There was a crowded…

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Band of Hope

Western Grazier · Wednesday 21 May 1902 · page 3

On Monday evening the Methodist Church was crowded with an un[?] and appreciative audience, the occasion being the monthly entertainment of the Band…

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Benefit Concert

Barrier Miner · Friday 23 May 1902 · page 2

The benefit concert tendered last night at the Alma Institute to William Opie, who was burnt out on May 12, was an emphatic success…

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A. M. A. Band

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 27 May 1902 · page 2

The A. M. A. Band, which has done a good deal for charity, made its annual appeal on its own behalf at the Trades Hall last, night. The…

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AMUSEMENTS. Laughter at the Theatre

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 27 May 1902 · page 2

JONES, to whom something happened, introduced himself to the Goodly family and the Broken Hill public at the Theatre last night…

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AMUSEMENTS. The Theatre

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 28 May 1902 · page 2

THE things that happened to Jones, and the more numerous things that happened to Jones' friends, were recapitulated last night before a…

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A Wine License and a Dance-hall

Barrier Miner · Friday 30 May 1902 · page 3

A PECULLAR case has been before the Licensing Bench. Albert Dryen, the holder of a colonial wine license for a store in Thomas-street West, some few…

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AMUSEMENTS. The Theatre

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 4 June 1902 · page 3

"THE Wrong Mr. Wright" company finished its season at the Theatre last night, when Broadhurst's funny comedy again tickled the palate of…

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Presbyterian Concert

Western Grazier · Wednesday 4 June 1902 · page 2

St. Authored Preshgterian Church was well in [?]. on Monday evening. The programme Warned one was agilely adhered to. The o[?]ure by Mr and…

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Hospital Ball

Western Grazier · Saturday 7 June 1902 · page 2

The Hospital Hall was held last Tuesday evening and proved in every way a pleasurable gathering. It was held in Mr. E. G. Dollman's receiving store,…

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