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

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1906

272 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 11 of 14

Amusements. West's Pictures and Brescians

Barrier Miner · Thursday 20 September 1906 · page 2

Liberal patronage was again extended to West's Pictures and the Bresciansat the Theatre last night. The artistic value of the entertainment seems…

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Choir Concert

Barrier Miner · Thursday 20 September 1906 · page 2

Butterworth and Root's sacred. cantata, "The Choicest Gift," was cendered by the Nicholls-street MethodistChurch choir before a very large…

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Picton Church Concert

Barrier Miner · Thursday 20 September 1906 · page 2

A concert in aid of the church funds was held in the Picton Methodist Church last night. There was a good attendance. The programme opened…

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Benefit Concert

Barrier Miner · Thursday 20 September 1906 · page 2

A benefit concert was tendered to Mr. G. Gill, who had the misfortune to lose both his legs in a railway accident last Eight-hours Day, at the Town Hall…

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Mission Concert

Barrier Miner · Thursday 20 September 1906 · page 2

A most enjoyable social was held in the Protestant Hall last night in connection with the mission under the charge of the Rev. E. J. Tuck. Miss…

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The Theatre

Barrier Miner · Saturday 22 September 1906 · page 4

Mr. "Bert ' Sayers, losseo.of; the Crystal Theatre, who has ' just returned' from Sydney and; Melbourne, has; made arrangements with leading…

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Band Tunes. a correspondent writes:—

Barrier Miner · Saturday 22 September 1906 · page 2

About three years ago, on a New Year,s Eve, young fellows were to be seen in the main street in the city contorting themselves into most peculiar,…

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A Theatre Nuisance. To the Editor

Barrier Miner · Saturday 22 September 1906 · page 2

Sir,—Kindly allow me space to expressly disgust at the conduct of a few ignorant youths at the Theatre. In company with a friend I went to…

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City Band Concert

Barrier Miner · Monday 24 September 1906 · page 3

The City Band played in the Central Reserve last night to a large crowd. The band in its new uniforms looks extremely well, though it is questionable…

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The School Band. To the Editor

Barrier Miner · Monday 24 September 1906 · page 3

Sir,—If the promoters of that musical enterprise known as the School Band only worked night shift they would readily appreciate the difficulties…

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Synagogue Concert

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 25 September 1906 · page 2

Some years ago the Jewish section of the Broken Hill community set about raising sufficient funds with which to erect a suitable synagogues but after…

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Amusements. Orphanage Ball and Supper

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 26 September 1906 · page 2

At the Burke Ward Institute Hall last night a ball and supper were held with the object of augmenting the funds of the Broken Hill Orphanage,…

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Concert and Dance

Barrier Miner · Thursday 27 September 1906 · page 3

The initial function in connection with the fourth anniversary of the L.O.L., Rose of Denmark (No. 315), was held last night in the Protestant…

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Fancy Dress Ball

Barrier Miner · Thursday 27 September 1906 · page 3

A fancy dress practice ball was held in the Temperance Hall last night bythe pupils of Mr J. J. Correll. About 90 children attended in fancy costume,…

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Dance Social

Barrier Miner · Friday 28 September 1906 · page 3

What was voted the best of the series of dance socials held, under the auspices of the Broken Hill Deutscher Verein was held at the clubrooms in…

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A New Theatre

Barrier Miner · Friday 28 September 1906 · page 3

Broken Hill is to have a new theatre. The project has been talked about for quite a long time, and it bas at last come to fruition. 'About 12 years ago…

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Band Concerts

Barrier Miner · Monday 1 October 1906 · page 2

The City Band played on the Central Reserve yesterday afternoon and evening. At the afternoon concert the instrumental selections included "Spohr,"…

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The Ball

Barrier Miner · Friday 5 October 1906 · page 2

The ball was hold in the Town Hall last night, and was a pronounced success. The hall was tastefully decorated, and all arrangements had been…

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Band Contest. Sydney, Wodnesday

Barrier Miner · Friday 5 October 1906 · page 4

The interstate band contest was concluded at Newcastle yesterday. The Newcastle City Band won in the A division and the Cobar, Band in the B…

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Band Concerts

Barrier Miner · Monday 8 October 1906 · page 2

The Broken Hill Brass Band occupied the Central Reserve last night and the Alma Brass Band played at the Hillside Rotunda. Both amusement resorts…

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