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

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1906

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Sunday Concerts. Heavy Penalties. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Thursday 23 August 1906 · page 2

In the action, in the Supreme Court, Police v. George Jones (musician) and Ebenezer Erskine Scott (theatrical manager), seeking penalties for holding…

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Dance Social

Barrier Miner · Saturday 25 August 1906 · page 5

A most enjoyable dance social was held last night in the New Masonic Hall when all of those who had assisted in the Night in Paris" fair met…

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Boys' Brigade Ball

Barrier Miner · Saturday 25 August 1906 · page 5

The fourth annual ball in aid of the funds of the Barrier Boys' Brigade will be held in the Town Hall on Wednesday next. The ladies' committee…

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City Band

Barrier Miner · Monday 27 August 1906 · page 2

At the Central Park yesterday afternoon and evening, the usual Sunday concert was provided by the Cicy Band, which had a large and appreciative…

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A.m.a. Band Concert

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 28 August 1906 · page 3

In the Town Hall last night a concert was given by the A.M.A. Band, assisted by local talent, in aid of the fund for the band's trip to Adelaide,…

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Amusements. Juvenile Ball

Barrier Miner · Thursday 30 August 1906 · page 2

The fifth annual young people's ball, under the auspices of the Barrier Boys' Brigade, was held last night in the Town Hall, and was a distinct success…

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Alma Band Concert

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 4 September 1906 · page 2

A concert and dance were held in the Burke Ward Mechanics' Hall on behalf of the recently-formed Alma District Brass Band last night. Songs…

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Juvenile Ball

Barrier Miner · Thursday 6 September 1906 · page 2

Hegarty's Hall, South Broken Hill, presented a very gay appearance last night, when scores of children, all of whom were, attired in fancy dress,…

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Presbyterian Concert

Barrier Miner · Friday 7 September 1906 · page 2

The Presbyterian Church in Railway Town was accorded liberal patronage last night, when a concert and supper were held for the purpose of…

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Band Concerts

Barrier Miner · Monday 10 September 1906 · page 3

The City Band occupied the Central Reserve yesterday afternoon and evening, playing on both occasions to large audiences. The crowd which gathered…

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Mask Ball at White Cliffs

Barrier Miner · Monday 10 September 1906 · page 3

The mask ball held at White Cliffs on Thursday evening was not the success anticipated, owing no doubt to the extremely cold weather which…

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A Boxer Band. Attack a Missionary Station in Shansi. Dispersed by a Travelling German Officer. [Reuter's Message.] London

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 11 September 1906 · page 2

A band of Boxers captured Taiyuen-fu, a town in the northern province of Shansi, China, and terrorised the missionaries, who have a station…

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Tennis Club Concert

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 12 September 1906 · page 3

The Gladstone Tennis Club held a concert in the Mechanics' Institute, South Broken Hill, last night, and a fairly large audience braved the…

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Fancy Dress Ball

Barrier Miner · Friday 14 September 1906 · page 3

The annual plain and fancy dress ball, under the auspices of Our Boys and Girls' Quadrille Class, was held last night in the Protestant Hall. and…

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Wests Pictures and the Brescians

Barrier Miner · Saturday 15 September 1906 · page 5

This popular combination of pictorial art and music inaugurate a season at the Theatre on Tuesday evening, under the direction of Mr. Edwin Geach. Press…

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Church Concert

Barrier Miner · Saturday 15 September 1906 · page 5

A well-patronised concert was held in the Methodist Church, North Broken Hill, on Wednesday night. The Rev. W. W. Finch presided, in the…

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Band Concert

Barrier Miner · Monday 17 September 1906 · page 3

A complimentary band concert, was tendered by the Broken Hill Brass Hand on the Central Reserve last night to Mr. Ted Pfitzner. There…

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West's Pictures and the Brescians

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 18 September 1906 · page 3

The West's Pictures and Brescians Company open a season at the Crystal Theatre to-night, under the direction of Mr. Edwin Geach. The company, which…

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Amusements. West's Pictures and the Brescians

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 19 September 1906 · page 3

West's Pictures and the Brescians opened in the Theatre last night to a good house. It is a cheerful, picturesque, and entertaining combination,…

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Quartette Club Concert

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 19 September 1906 · page 3

It says much for Australian cities that as boon as they become sufficiently populous to warrant the name of city they can boast of a chorus-singing…

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