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

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1904

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Broken Hill Art Gallery. More Pictures. [By Telegraph.] Adelaide, Monday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 4 October 1904 · page 1

Mr C. H. Goode, of Adelaide, has purchased three pictures by Miss Jean L. Wilson for presentation to the Broken Hill Art Gallery. The chief is a potrait of Madame…

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Church Concert

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 4 October 1904 · page 2

A concert was hold in the Congregational Church last night in aid of the bazaar funds. The attendance was not very large, but the programme was an enjoyable one. One of…

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The Orange Band. to the Editor

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 5 October 1904 · page 3

Sir,—Would you allow me space to correct an erroneous report which is being circuated as to why the members of the Loyal…

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Concert by St.Peter's Chair

Barrier Miner · Friday 7 October 1904 · page 4

The concert given in the Town Hall on Wednesday night by the St. Peter's Church chair was one of the most successful and enjoyable yet given by that organisation. For…

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Wilcannia Town Band

Western Grazier · Saturday 8 October 1904 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the above was held at the Council Chambers on Wednesday evening. Present—Messrs Atkinson (chair), Coonrey, Nice, Hoffman,…

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St. Vitus's Dance. How Dr. Williams's Pink Pills Cured Miss Eva Vagg

Barrier Miner · Saturday 8 October 1904 · page 2

"When I was 16," said Miss Eva Vagg. Church-street, Woodville, Adelaide. "I had St. Vitus's Dance very badly. In fact I often feared it would never leave me And I…

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AMUSEMENTS. Band Concerts

Barrier Miner · Monday 10 October 1904 · page 2

The City Band performed before a large gathering in the Central Park last evening, and a very acceptable programme was presented. The descriptive piece, "Wigwam,"…

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The Orange Band. to the Editor

Barrier Miner · Monday 10 October 1904 · page 2

Sir,—In your issue of 5th instant a letter appears, signed by the secretary of the L.O. Brass Band, as to why they refused to march, in Eight-hours procession. Now, Sir,…

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The following appeared in yesterday's Second Edition:— Scare in a Theatre. False Alarm of Fire. No Serious Consequences. [By Telegraph.] Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Thursday 13 October 1904 · page 1

There was a great scare in the Theatre Royal last night. A boy in the gallery, who saw sparks coming through the…

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The Band and Eight-hours Day. to the Editor

Barrier Miner · Friday 14 October 1904 · page 3

Sir,—In answer to " Band Supporter" [?] In the first place, he wants to know if I am a unionist, not a member of the A.M.A. Now, what does ho mean, or where was he…

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City Band Concert

Barrier Miner · Monday 17 October 1904 · page 2

The Central Park was last night the rendezvous of an unusually large crowd, attrac ted there by the music of the City Band which performed a programme of its…

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Methodist Church Concert

Barrier Miner · Friday 21 October 1904 · page 2

A choir of ovor 60 voices from the Mica-street Church, under the conductorship of Mr. W. H. Williams, performed [?] certain, entitled "Under the Palms," in the…

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Concert and Dance

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 25 October 1904 · page 3

A successful benefit concert and dance was given last night in the Trades Hall under the auspices of the A.M.A., in aid of Mr. D. Ryder. There was a good attendance, and the…

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Hospital Ball, Tarina Point

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 26 October 1904 · page 2

A correspondent writes:—A ball in aid of the Wentworth Hospital was held at Tartnu Perit on Octobor 21. The night was an ideal one for dancing, and owing…

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Dance Socials

Barrier Miner · Thursday 27 October 1904 · page 3

A dance social, in aid of a distressed widow and family, was given last night at the Federal Hall, Railway Town. The social, which was a distinct success, had been…

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Concert at White Cliffs

Barrier Miner · Thursday 27 October 1904 · page 3

Our correspondent at White Cliffs writes: —The annual concert by pupils attending the White Cliffs Convent School was given on Wednesday evening in the Conte[?]…

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AMUSEMENTS. Children's Concert

Barrier Miner · Thursday 27 October 1904 · page 3

There was not standing room in the Central street Methodist Church at South Broken Hill last night, when a children's concert and cantata were given in aid of the church…

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AMUSEMENTS. Benefit Concert

Barrier Miner · Friday 28 October 1904 · page 2

A concert was given last night in the Federal Hall, Railway Town, under the auspices of the Burke Ward P.L.L., in aid of the fund to defray the cost of setting up in a [?]hop…

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Band Concerts

Barrier Miner · Monday 31 October 1904 · page 3

Last night, in the Central Park, the A.M.A. Band, conducted by Mr. C. Godkin, played a selection of popular music in the presence of a large gathering of people. In…

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The Ballarat Contests. The Winning Band. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Monday 31 October 1904 · page 3

The great annual band competition at Ballarat has been brought to a conclusion. Results:— Test Piece: Boulder City (W.A.) Combined…

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