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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 5 of 14

Dance Socials

Barrier Miner · Saturday 19 May 1906 · page 4

The fortnightly dance socials held under, the auspices of thc, Broken Hill Scottish Pipers' Band have become very popular, and last Wednesday…

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Sulphide-street Band of Hope

Barrier Miner · Saturday 19 May 1906 · page 4

The Sulphide-street Band of Hope held its first series of monthly meetings on Wednesday evening. The Rev. A. W. Wellington…

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Benefit Concerts

Barrier Miner · Saturday 19 May 1906 · page 4

A benefit concert, in aid of the widow and family of the late Mr, John Farquhar. who recently met his death in the Proprietary minc, will be given,…

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Sunday Concerts. Te the Editor

Barrier Miner · Saturday 19 May 1906 · page 6

Sir.—I road with.surprise and indignation in your issue ot Saturday that Sunday concerts arc to of abolished. Can you inform us under what law or…

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At the Crystal Theatre

Barrier Miner · Monday 21 May 1906 · page 2

Looking down from the stage at the Crystal Theatre yesterday afternoon one beheld a sea of upturned faces, plentifuliy splashed with the colors of…

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Dance Social

Barrier Miner · Thursday 24 May 1906 · page 2

A long-night dance social in connection with the series now being given in aid of the Trades Hall building fund was held last night, at the Trades Hall…

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Ball at White Cliffs

Barrier Miner · Thursday 24 May 1906 · page 2

A ball in aid of the White Cliffs Hospital was given in the Centennial Hall last Thursday evening. The committee (of ladies and gentlemen) had…

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I.o.o.f.ball

Barrier Miner · Thursday 24 May 1906 · page 2

The annual ball and supper under the auspices of the Picton Lodge (No.,68), I.O.O.F., were held last night at Hegarty's Hall, South Broken Hill…

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To-night's Concert

Barrier Miner · Thursday 24 May 1906 · page 2

The Empire Day celebrations in Broken Hill will be brought to a close by a patriotic concert in the Crystal Theatre to-night. Elaborate.preparations…

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Patriotic Concert

Barrier Miner · Thursday 24 May 1906 · page 2

A well-filled house greeted the various performers at the Blende-street Metholist Church last night, where the atmosphere was strongly charged with…

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Benevolent Society Ball

Barrier Miner · Friday 25 May 1906 · page 2

A meeting of the committee to make arrangements in connection with the annual ball of the Benevolen' Society was held yesterday afternoon. Mr. H…

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Amusements. Empire Day Concert

Barrier Miner · Friday 25 May 1906 · page 2

The Empire Day concert given in the Ciystal Theatre last night was a distinct success. The Theatre was not packed, but the front of the house was…

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Dance Social

Barrier Miner · Saturday 26 May 1906 · page 5

A successful dance social was held last night at Hegarty's Hall, South Broken Hill, under the auspices of the Loyal Plummer Lodge, M.U. The hall…

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Benefit Dance Social

Barrier Miner · Saturday 26 May 1906 · page 5

A benefit dance social was held at Tait's Hall last night under the auspices of the Kaolin Football Club, the object being to aid the unemployed…

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Amusements. Band Concerts

Barrier Miner · Monday 28 May 1906 · page 3

The City Band occupied the Hillside Rotunda, yesterday afternoon, and, under the conductorship of Mr. J. J. Bermingham, treated a large audience to…

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Dance Socials

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 29 May 1906 · page 2

A successful dance social was held in Tait's Masonic Hall last night under the auspices of the Rebekah Lodge, No. 4. There was a good muster ol daners,…

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Amusements. Benefit Concert

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 29 May 1906 · page 2

A benefit concert, tendered to Mr. Arthur Bushell, was given in the Theatre last night. The audience was not a large one, but fortunately for…

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Foot Ball

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 30 May 1906 · page 4

At the meeting of the appeal committee of the Harrier Ranges Football Association hold on Monday night, at which the charges made hy Umpire…

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Anglican Church Concert

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 30 May 1906 · page 3

A successful concert was given last night, in St.Mary's Mission Hall, North Broken Hill, in aid of the cheir fund. There was a very fair attendance, and…

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A.m.a. Band Concert

Barrier Miner · Thursday 31 May 1906 · page 3

A vocal and instrumental entertainment in aid of the A.M.A. Band tour fund was given in the Town Hall last night, and was well patronised. The…

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