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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 7 of 14

Hospital Ball

Barrier Miner · Saturday 23 June 1906 · page 5

A meeting of ladies interested in the arrangements for the annual Hospital plain and fancy dress halls was held at the Town Hall on Thursday. Mr. H…

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Indecent Pictures. Heavy Fines. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 23 June 1906 · page 8

At the District Court to-day Michael Posner, dealer, of Port Melbourne was fined £10 for having in his possession indecent pictures. George Montogomery,…

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THE A. M. A. BAND. New Bandroom Opened

Barrier Miner · Saturday 23 June 1906 · page 4

The A.M.A. Band has now a home of its own. Hitherto it has had to establish itself in the attic of the Trades Hall,whence, on practice…

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Band Concerts

Barrier Miner · Monday 25 June 1906 · page 3

The Broken Hill Band, under the conductorship of Mr. P. Pfitzner, occupied the rotunda at the Central Park yesterday afternoon and played an…

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The Theatre

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 27 June 1906 · page 3

There has heen a great dearth of theatrical entertainment in Broken Hill since the beginning of the year. it will, therefore be with more than…

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Scottish Dance

Barrier Miner · Thursday 28 June 1906 · page 2

A long night dance social under tho auspices of the Broken Hill Caledonian Society Scottish pipers was held in Tait's Masonic Hall last night. The…

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Benevolent Society Ball

Barrier Miner · Thursday 28 June 1906 · page 2

The reading room and the Council Chamber at the Town Hall were decarated with beautiful flowers last night on the occasion of the Benevolent…

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Amusements. Popular Concert

Barrier Miner · Thursday 28 June 1906 · page 2

That the public of Broken Hill apprceiates a good show at popular prices was demonstrated by the concert held at the Crystal Theatre last night, which…

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Church Concert

Barrier Miner · Thursday 28 June 1906 · page 2

A successful church concert was held in the Mica street (Railway Town Methodist Church last night. There was a large attendance over which the Rev…

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Sunday Concerts

Barrier Miner · Friday 29 June 1906 · page 2

Recently the police authorities prohibited citizens from enjoying the cheap and attractive Sunday night concerts given by the bands at the…

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The Tantah Outrage. Sir Edward Grey Defends the Sentences. the Attack Premeditated, Concerted, and Brutal

Barrier Miner · Saturday 30 June 1906 · page 4

In the House of Commons last night the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs (Sir Edward Grey), in reply to Mr. J. Dillon and Mr. Paul…

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Band Performances

Barrier Miner · Monday 2 July 1906 · page 2

Two bond performances yesterday provided entertainment for citizens who desired to spend their Sundoy afternoon in the parks and enjoy the…

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A Dance Social

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 3 July 1906 · page 3

Under the auspices of the G.U.O.O.F. a largely attended dance social was hold at Hegarty's Hall last night in aid of Mrs. E. Garner and family: Mr. J…

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Cottage Homes Ball

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 3 July 1906 · page 3

The proposal to inaugurate cottage homes in Broken Hill was crystallised into somctsing like concrete form at the Town Hall last night, when about…

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Benevolent Society Ball

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 3 July 1906 · page 3

A meeting of the Benevolent Society ball committee was held yesterday afternoon to receive the balance-sheet and deal with other matters pertaining…

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St. Peter's Church Concert

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 3 July 1906 · page 3

In continuation of the patronal festival the choir of St. Peter's Church gave M. musical evening at the Masonic Hall last night, which was well attended…

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Hospital Ball

Barrier Miner · Thursday 5 July 1906 · page 3

A meeting of the Hospital Ball committee was held in the Town Hall on Tuesday afternoon, a large number of ladies being present Mrs. H. Gubbins,…

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L.o.i. Ball

Barrier Miner · Thursday 5 July 1906 · page 3

The initial function in connection with the July celebrations of the Loyal Orange Institution in Broken Hill was held last night in the Protestant Hall,…

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H.a.c.b.s. Ball

Barrier Miner · Thursday 5 July 1906 · page 3

The members of the H.A.C.B.S., St Mary's (Women's) Branch, No. 9, South Broken Hill, held their annual ball at Hegarty's Hall, South Broken Hill, last…

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Dance Social

Barrier Miner · Saturday 7 July 1906 · page 5

A successful dance social was held last night in Tait's Masonic Hall in aid of the refreshment stall of the forthcoming Cathedral fair. About 40…

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