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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 13 of 14

Amusements. Martha Bruggeman's Concert

Barrier Miner · Thursday 8 November 1906 · page 2

Few singers have visited Broken Hill who have been more worthy of appreciation than is Miss Martha Bruggeman, A.M.U.A., the well-known…

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Pirie Excelsior Band

Barrier Miner · Friday 9 November 1906 · page 2

It is not often hat Broken Hill is favored with a visit from outside bands, but to-morrow night the Port Pirie Excelsior Contest Baud…

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A Visiting Band

Barrier Miner · Saturday 10 November 1906 · page 8

The members of the Port Pirie Excelsior Band were accorded an official reception by the Mayor (Alderman T. Ivoy) in the Town Hall Council Chamber…

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Strange Theatre Scene

Barrier Miner · Saturday 10 November 1906 · page 5

A dramatic scene which occurred during a performance at the Ealing Hippodrome, when a woman rose in the audience and denounced her rival…

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Amusements. Port Pirie Excelsior Band

Barrier Miner · Monday 12 November 1906 · page 2

The members of the Port Pirie Excelsior Band. who arrived in Broken Hill on Saturday to give several concerts, were more than unfortunate in…

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Church Concert

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 13 November 1906 · page 3

A successful concert and supper was held last night in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Schoolroom, having for its purpose the extinction of a small debt…

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Benefit Dance

Barrier Miner · Thursday 15 November 1906 · page 3

The benefit dance which was held in the All Nations Hall at South Broken Hill last night in aid of Mrs. G. Wright and family was largely…

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Sunday Concerts

Barrier Miner · Thursday 15 November 1906 · page 3

The question of the legality of Sunday concerts is to be determined by the High Court. Mr. Brunt, solicitor, of Melbourne, on Friday deposited at…

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A Benefit Concert. London

Barrier Miner · Thursday 15 November 1906 · page 4

Emily Soldene's banefit at the Palace Theatre realised £800…

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Church Concert

Barrier Miner · Thursday 15 November 1906 · page 3

A concert in aid of the funds of the Central-street Methodist Church, promoted by Miss Angove, was bald in the church building last night. The…

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Band Concerts

Barrier Miner · Saturday 24 November 1906 · page 8

Three band coneerts were given yesterday. namely by the Broken Hill Brass Band (Central Reserve).A.M.A. Band (Hillside Reserve).and the Alma Band…

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Dance Social

Barrier Miner · Thursday 29 November 1906 · page 3

The fortnightly dance social under the auspices of the Scottish Pipers' Band was held in Tait's Masonic Hall last night. There was a large…

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Amusements. L.o.l. Concert

Barrier Miner · Friday 30 November 1906 · page 2

The combined Loyal Orango lodges Nos. 323 and 57 celebrated their an[?]versary by holding a concert and supper in the Mechanics' Institute, South…

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Ballarat Band Contests

Barrier Miner · Monday 3 December 1906 · page 3

A tremendous amount of dissatisfaction appears to have existed over the judging in the recent Ballarat, musical competitions, and this was very…

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Amusements. Grammer School Concert

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 4 December 1906 · page 2

To the majority of people there is something extremely fascinating in the mimic efforts of children. As a rule they fall far short of the artistic…

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Amusements. Public School Concert

Barrier Miner · Thursday 6 December 1906 · page 2

The concert given by the pupils of the North Superior fiutlic School drew a packed house to the Crystal Theatre last night. The audience was well…

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Great Negro Riot. Theatre Stormed and Actors Pelted

Barrier Miner · Saturday 8 December 1906 · page 7

A negro riot of dimensions never before seen in a Northern city took place at Philadelphia one night last month, in front of the Walnut-street Theatre, where a play…

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National American Theatre. London

Barrier Miner · Monday 10 December 1906 · page 1

The millionaires have subscribed £600,000 with which to found a National Theatre in Central Park, New York. It will be complete in a year, and will…

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Band Concerts

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 11 December 1906 · page 4

Considering the weather the band concerts were well patronised last night. Most people preferred to loll about in the coolest places at their own…

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Church Concert

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 11 December 1906 · page 2

The choristers of the Congregations Church choir and their friends gave a concert in the New Masonic Hall last night, which, notwithstanding that the…

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