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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 7 of 13

Band Concerts

Barrier Miner · Monday 13 June 1904 · page 2

The weather yesterday afternoon was a trifle too wintry to encourage a large attendance at the City Band's concert in the Central Reserve, and consequently the…

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A Lively Hour at a Band of Hope. The "Clique" in the Back Seats

Barrier Miner · Monday 13 June 1904 · page 3

A case of alleged slander was heard by Mr. J. G. Russell in the Adelaide Local Court on Wednesday. A youth, Edward Quinlan,…

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Hospital Ball

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 14 June 1904 · page 2

A well-attended meeting of ladies in connection with the Hospital Ball, took place yesterday afternoon in the Town Hall. Mrs. Macdougall presided. The reports handed…

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The Masonic Ball

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 14 June 1904 · page 2

This year's Masonic Ball is to be held in the Masonic Hall. The ballroom has been richly hung with scenes from the Crystal Theatre, which entirely cover the whole of…

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Dance Social

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 15 June 1904 · page 2

An enjoyable social and dance was held in the Federal Hall last night in aid of the Roman Catholic Church. There was a good attendance, and everything passed off…

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Children's Fancy Dress Ball

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 15 June 1904 · page 2

The opening fancy dress ball of the season of Mr. J. J. Correll's pupils was held last night in the Town Hall, which was hung with bunting for the occasion, and presented…

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The Masonic Ball

Barrier Miner · Thursday 16 June 1904 · page 2

The tenth Musonic Ball in Broken Hill was held in the New Masonic Hall last night. Up to the year before last the function had been an annual affair, but…

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The City Band's Saxophones

Barrier Miner · Saturday 18 June 1904 · page 2

The full set of saxophones purchased for the City Band arrived in Broken Hill yesterday, and is now being exhibited at Mr. Tom Reid's furniture emporium in…

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AMUSEMENTS. Band Concert

Barrier Miner · Monday 20 June 1904 · page 2

The concort by the Broken Hill Brass Band, which was to have been given on the Central Reserve yesterday afternoon in aid of the instrument fund, had to be…

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Hospital Ball

Barrier Miner · Monday 20 June 1904 · page 2

Great progress is being made with the preparations for the Hospital Ball, and it appears likely that this year's event, will eclipse anything previously attempted. The…

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St. Peter's Choir Concert

Barrier Miner · Monday 20 June 1904 · page 1

A concert deserving a much largor audience than it attracted was given last night in the Town Hall by the St. Peter's Church choir. The choristers had, said the Vicar…

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AMUSEMENTS. Broken Hill Band Concert

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 21 June 1904 · page 2

A concert in aid of the instrument fund of the Broken Hill Brass Band was given last night in the Town Hall. The attendance was dishearteningly small,…

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The Proposed Art Gallery Mr. George M'Culloch's Pictures

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 21 June 1904 · page 4

The Mayor (Alderman Iv[?]y) this morning received the following letter from Mesrs. Arthur Tooth and Sons, dealer in art works, of London:—"In accordance with the…

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AMUSEMENTS. Dance Social

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 22 June 1904 · page 2

A dance social under the auspices of the Pride of the Barrier Lodge, G.U.O.O.F., was held last night in the Federal Hall, Ballway Town, and attracted a good…

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The Proposed Art Gallery Mr. George M'Culloch's Pictures

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 22 June 1904 · page 1

The Mayor (Alderman Ivey) this morning received the following letteer from Mesre. Arthur Tooth and Sons, dealer in art works, of London:—"In accordance with the…

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The Hospital Ball

Barrier Miner · Thursday 23 June 1904 · page 2

The fact that this year's Hospital Ball hold last night was under the patronage of his Excellency Sir George to Hunte, K.C.M.G., Governor of South Australia,…

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Picton Lodge Ball

Barrier Miner · Thursday 23 June 1904 · page 2

The members of the Picton Lodge, No. 68, I.O.O.F., held their 13th annual ball at Hegarty's Hall last night. The hall, which was hung with decorative drapings…

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Juvenile Hospital Ball

Barrier Miner · Friday 24 June 1904 · page 2

The Juvenile Hospital Hall held in the Town Hall last night was a brilliant success, and appeared to afford great enjoyment not only to the children themselves but to the…

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Band Concerts

Barrier Miner · Monday 27 June 1904 · page 2

The L.O.L. Band performed in the Central Reserve yesterday afternoon, and attracted a good attendance. The programme of items included marches…

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AMUSEMENTS. City Band Concert

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 28 June 1904 · page 3

There can be no disputing the fact that the City Band has gained considerable popularity with the puplic of Broken Hill, and if an illustration were wanting it could…

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