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

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1908

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Miss Bruggemann's Farewell Concerts

Barrier Miner · Saturday 24 October 1908 · page 5

The plans are now open at Vivian's for Miss Bruggemann's concerts on Monday and Wednesday, November 2 and 4. Miss Bruggemann has earned…

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New Theatre for Adelaide. Block of Land Purchased. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Saturday 31 October 1908 · page 4

Arrangements for the purchase of a block of land in Flinders-street, next to [?] Sanatorium of Dr. Hynes, have been completed for the purpose of…

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White Cliffs Convent School. Pupils' Concert

Barrier Miner · Saturday 31 October 1908 · page 8

The concert given by the pupils attending the White Cliffs Convent School on Wednesday evening was ("The Miner" correspondent writes)…

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Mason's Pictures

Barrier Miner · Monday 2 November 1908 · page 5
Also in Barrier Daily Truth

Mason's fine series of pictures was shown at the Theatre Royal on Saturday night, and was received by an appreciative audience with enthusiasm…

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Theatre Sensation. Melbourne, Sunday Evening

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 2 November 1908 · page 3

A sensational incident occurred at the Theatre Royal last night. While Gaston Mervale and Miss Gunn were proceeding with the drawing room scene in "She…

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I.O.O.F. Rebekah Lodge. The Annual Ball Was a Croat Success

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 2 November 1908 · page 2

The sixth annual ball of the I.O.O.F. Rebekah Lodge, No. 7, held in Hegarty's Hall, South Broken Hill, was an enjoyable affair, although the…

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A Theatre Sensation. Actor's Wig Catches Fire. a Lady's Presence of Mind. Smothers the Flames with Her Wrapper. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Monday 2 November 1908 · page 4

At the Theatre Royal whilst Mr. Gaston Marvale was playing in "She Stoops to Conquer" on Saturday night the wig he was wearing came into…

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Martha Bruggeman Concert

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 2 November 1908 · page 3

To-night at the Town Hall, Miss Martha Bruggeman, the well-known and talented vocalist, is to produce the first of a series of farewell concerts. Miss…

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New Adelaide Theatre. London Resident's Intention. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 3 November 1908 · page 4

Mr. Ruthven Smith, a resident of London, who owns several properties in Adelaide, has through his agent (Mr. C. B. Hardy, solicitor) decided to build…

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"Barrier Daily Truth" Ball. There Will Be Some Very Charming Fancy Costumes

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 3 November 1908 · page 2

Wives and sisters and cousins and aunts are exploring the shops for novelties and taxing ingenuity to provide something special in the way of fancy…

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Miss Bruggemann's Good-bye. Two Benefit Concerts to Pay for Finishing Lessons in Europe

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 3 November 1908 · page 4

As a result of the kindness of the Broken Hill Quartette Party, and the enterprise of friends und the good-will of all who knew her, Miss Bruggemann…

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Social Democratic Club Concert

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 3 November 1908 · page 4

The Social Democratic Club entertainers gave an entertainment in the Trades Hall last night, the attendance being fair. The opening chorus being…

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Concert at Trades Hall

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 3 November 1908 · page 3

Last evening an entertainment was given in the Trades Hall by the Democratic Concert Party in aid of the Social Democratic Sunday-school…

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Mason's Pictures

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 5 November 1908 · page 1

Mason's pictures at Harris's Theatre are still attracting good audiences. The range of subjects depicted is a wide one and the selection has…

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'Barrier Daily Truth" Ball

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 5 November 1908 · page 1

There was an attendance of about 100 couples at the "Barrier Daily Truth" ball, held in the Trades Hall last night. A full report is held over until…

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Martha Bruggemann's Concert

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 5 November 1908 · page 1

The second and last of Miss Martha Bruggemann's concerts was held in the Town Hall last night. The attendance was more flattering than that of the…

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Trades Hall Dance Social

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 7 November 1908 · page 4

The usual weekly dance and social, held in the Trades Hall last night, in aid of the Trades Hall Fund, was a success both socially and financially, about…

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Benefit Concert Arrangements

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 9 November 1908 · page 2

A meeting to make arrangements for the concert to be held in the Town Hall on Monday, 11th instant, in aid of Mr. Sam Deed (who is at present in the…

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A Pupils' Concert

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 10 November 1908 · page 3

A very successful concert was given by the Convent pupils at Hegarty's Hall, South Broken Hill. The hall was filled with a most appreciative…

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