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

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1904

254 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 5 of 13

A.M.A. Junior Band

Barrier Miner · Monday 9 May 1904 · page 2

A largely attended band concert was given last night at the Hillside [?]otunds by the A.M A. Junior Band under the leadership of Mr. G. Godkin[?] A fi st-class programme of…

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Dance Social

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 10 May 1904 · page 2

A very successful dance social in aid of the Central Football Club was held in the New Masonic Hall last night, when about 30 couples engaged in dancing till a late hour…

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Gramaphone Concert

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 11 May 1904 · page 2

What was advertised as an evening of music, song, and story by the "Victor" talking machine was given in the Sulphidestreet Lecture Hall last night, but the bill…

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Church Concert

Barrier Miner · Thursday 12 May 1904 · page 2

There wes a large attendan[?]e at the Lane-street North Method[?]st Church last evening, when a concert was given in aid of the Sunday-school funds, the programme…

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Concert and Presentation

Barrier Miner · Thursday 12 May 1904 · page 2

A very successful concert was given in the Trades Hall last night by the members of the Barrier Co-operative Society. The c[?]ncer was made the occasion of a presentation to…

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AMUSEMENTS. The Orphanage Concert

Barrier Miner · Thursday 12 May 1904 · page 2

The concert organised in aid of the Orphanage, and hel[?] last night in the Theatre, was [?] pronounced success. There was a large attendance, and the programme…

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Dance Social

Barrier Miner · Saturday 14 May 1904 · page 2

An enjoyable dance social and euchre tournament was given in Tait's Hall last night by the members of the Central Junior Football Club. The club's funds judging…

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AMUSEMENTS. Congregational Church Concert

Barrier Miner · Saturday 14 May 1904 · page 2

Last night, at the New Masonic Hall, a concert was given in aid of the Congregational Church, but in spite of the attractions of a superior programme there was only a…

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AMUSEMENTS. Band Concerts

Barrier Miner · Monday 16 May 1904 · page 2

The Broken Hill Brass Band yesterday afternoon made a departure in the matter of Sunday performances. The band is desirous of purchasing new instruments, and…

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The Band Concerts. to the Editor

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 17 May 1904 · page 2

Sir.—I was much disappointed in going into the Central Reserve last night to find that there was no [?]und playing there. I had been informed—and inquiry at the Town…

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The Band Concerts. to the Editor

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 18 May 1904 · page 2

Sir,— I should like to have a few words to say with regard to the hand concerts and reserves. I felt somewhat annoyed at the City Band making a similar complaint some…

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AMUSEMENTS. Concert and Pasty Supper

Barrier Miner · Thursday 19 May 1904 · page 2

The pasty, reminiscent of Cornwall, occupied a conspicuous position in connection with the entertainment given last night in the Lane-street North Methodist Church…

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The Band Concerts. to the Editor

Barrier Miner · Friday 20 May 1904 · page 2

Sir,—In reply to "Band Supporter," who so signs himself in your issue of May 17. He writes of being disappointed upon going into the Central Reserve on Sunday evening…

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The Hospital Ball

Western Grazier · Saturday 21 May 1904 · page 2

We draw attention to the notification in our advertising columns of the charges in connection with the hospital ball. Last year there was not a good…

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Benefit Concert

Barrier Miner · Saturday 21 May 1904 · page 3

A benefit concert and dance, tendered to Mrs. L. Keam by the combined Druids' lodges, will be held in the Town Hall next Tuesday. Misses Elsie Archbald, Maud…

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The Band Concerts. to the Editor

Barrier Miner · Monday 23 May 1904 · page 2

Sir,—Your various correspondents have not answered my charge, namely, that some of the bands engage the rotundas without any intention whatever of occupying them…

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Dance Social

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 24 May 1904 · page 2

The New Masonic Hall was comfortably filled last night on the occasion of the Royal Football Club dance social and ouchre tournament. The evening passed off…

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AMUSEMENTS. Congregational Church Concert

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 24 May 1904 · page 2

A concert and supper was given in the Congregational Church lash night in aid of the church funds. There was not a very large attendance, and the progromme was…

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Benefit Concert

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 25 May 1904 · page 2

At the Town Hall last night a benefit [?]cort was tendered to Mrs. L. Keam by the combined Druid lodges, and resulted successfully. The City Band contributed several…

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Dance Social

Barrier Miner · Thursday 26 May 1904 · page 3

A very successful dance social was held last night in Hegarty's Hall, South Broken Mill, in aid of the, Roman Catholic Church. There were about 70 couples present, and…

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