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

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1908

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Children's Fancy Dress Ball

Barrier Miner · Thursday 9 July 1908 · page 3

The Town Hall was a scene of gaiety and pleasure last night, when the pupils of Mr. J. J. Correll held their second annual fancy dress ball. The…

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Sunday Concerts. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 9 July 1908 · page 4

The City Council has res[?] its decision with reference to Sunday concerts being held in the Town Hall during church hours…

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Concert at South Broken Hill

Barrier Miner · Friday 10 July 1908 · page 3

A most enjoyable concert in connection with the Hebbard-street Methodist Church took place at Hegarty's Half, on Friday last, when there…

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Band Concerts

Barrier Miner · Monday 13 July 1908 · page 2

At the Central Park yesterday afternoon the A.M.A. Band rendered a programme of selected music to a large audience…

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Oddfellows' Ball. [?]

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 15 July 1908 · page 5

The fifth annual plain and f[?] dress ball of the Manchester [?] Oddfellows of the Barrier District took place at the Town Hall last night, and…

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Sunday Concerts. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 15 July 1908 · page 8

The Paddington Council has granted the application for the use of the Town Hall for Sunday concerts. One of the aldermen remarked that if the churches…

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Manchester Unity Ball

Barrier Miner · Saturday 18 July 1908 · page 6

TlieMuncliestor Unity Order of Oddfellows hold their [?]) bull in the town Hall on Tuesday evening, will the success that has hitherto "…

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Art Gallery. Pictures, on Loan

Barrier Miner · Saturday 18 July 1908 · page 4

The two paintings which have been offered on loan to the Municipal Art Gallery by Alderman Wright, will be placed in position in the course of a…

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Band Concerts

Barrier Miner · Monday 20 July 1908 · page 2

The Broken Hill Band rendered selections in the Central Park yesterday afternoon to a good attendance. The A.M.A. Band occupied the…

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2nd Edition. Miner Office, 2.30 a.m. Macedonian Troubles. Turkish Troops in Revolt. [?] at Monastir in Control. a Greek Band's Destructive Work. Men, Women and Children Killed. [Reuter's Message.] London

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 21 July 1908 · page 4

Seven thousand troops, at Monastir (Turkish Macedonia) have revolted, and many have joined the Young Turkey party…

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Social and Dance

Barrier Miner · Friday 24 July 1908 · page 5

A social and dance, organised by the Jewish residents of Broken Hill, was hold in the Now Masonic Hall, Oxidestreet, last night. Some time age the…

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The Jewish Dance

Barrier Miner · Saturday 25 July 1908 · page 6

On Thursday night at the New Masonic Hall the Jewish community held their annual hop. It was one of the most successful dances held this…

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Band Concert

Barrier Miner · Monday 27 July 1908 · page 2

A capital programma of music was performed in the Contral Reserve yesterday afternoon by the City Band, tinder the conductorship of Mr. J. J…

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Rubby Fot Ball. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 27 July 1908 · page 2

Now South Wales and Queensland met again on Saturday, the former team winning by 21 points to 6 points, Camil, M'Rivatt, Daly. Hickey, and Bollock…

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Benefit Concert

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 28 July 1908 · page 3

A concert promoted by the Centralstreet Methodist Junior Endeavor Society was given in the church on Friday evening before a large audience…

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Amusements. Crystal Theatre

Barrier Miner · Thursday 30 July 1908 · page 2

Another crowded house greeted Williamson's Comedy Company at the Crystal Theatre last night, when " Brewster's Millions" was played for…

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Concert and Dance

Barrier Miner · Friday 31 July 1908 · page 5

There was a fair attendance at the Burke Ward Hall last night, when a concert and dance, in aid of the Burke Ward Orchestral Society, were h[?]…

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G.u.o.o.f. Ball

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 4 August 1908 · page 3

The combined branches of the G.U.O.O.F. held their fifth annual ball in the Protestant Hall last night, the following lodges taking part:—Silver…

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Band Competitions

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 5 August 1908 · page 5

The A.M.A. Band lins entered for the Forthcoming South-street, Ballarat competitions. Among the other hands who intend to compete are the…

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The Hospital Ball. Gratifying Financial Results

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 5 August 1908 · page 5

The final meeting of the ladies committee of the Hospital Dall was hold in the Council Chamber yesterday afternoon. In the absonco of Mr. J…

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