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

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1908

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Concert at South Broken Hill

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 10 November 1908 · page 2

A most enjoyable and really excellent entertainment was given last night in Hegarty's Hall, South Broken Hill, by the pupils of the South Broken Hill…

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South Australia. Death of Theatre Royal Lessee. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 11 November 1908 · page 8

Mr. F. H. Pollock, lessee of the Theatre Royal died rather suddenly this afternoon. Deceased had been in poor health for some time…

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Theatre Lessee Dead. Mr. J. H. Pollock Expires Very Suddenly. Adelaide, Tuesday Night

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 11 November 1908 · page 1

The well-known lessee of the Theatre Royal died suddenly this afternoon Deceased was a very familiar figure in Adelaide, and bad been in poor health…

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Sam Deed Concert

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 11 November 1908 · page 3

Some of the items which were included in the A.B.C. pantomime are to be repeated at the benefit concert to Mr. Sam Deed, at the Town Hall, next Monday…

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"Command Night" at the Theatre

Barrier Miner · Thursday 12 November 1908 · page 3

The dress circle of the Melbourne Princess Theatre presented a very attractive appearance on Friday night, when the vice-regal representatives…

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Benefit Concert

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 12 November 1908 · page 3

At the Burke Ward Mechanics' Institute, Railway Town, last night, a benefit concert was tendered to Mr. Tom Trezona, who met with an accident…

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Sunday Night Concert

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 14 November 1908 · page 4

On Sunday night, the usual rational concert, to suit the convenience of its patrons, will be held in Harris's Theatre Royal. A new departure in the way…

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Band Concert

Barrier Miner · Monday 16 November 1908 · page 7

There was a large attendance at the Central Reserve last night when a recital was given by the City Band. The several items programmed were…

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Sunday Night Concert

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 16 November 1908 · page 2

At the Theatre Royal last night, a sacred concert was given by the members of the Empire Hall Company. The rational concerts are as a rule held in the…

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Benefit Concert

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 16 November 1908 · page 2
Also in Barrier Miner

A benefit entertainment will be given in the Town Hall to-night, at which it is hoped there will be a record attendance The beneficiary will be Mr. Sam Deed,…

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A Concert Hall Sensation. Young Lady's Dress Takes Fire. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 16 November 1908 · page 8

During a performance given by the local choral society at Morce last night the dress of Miss Waddell, who was taking part in the concert, came…

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Benefit Concert. Splendid Programme Presented on Behalf of Mr. Sam Deed

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 17 November 1908 · page 3

Last night at the Town Hall a crowded audience showed their sympathy with the object of the Benefit Concert arranged by Miss Jean Bath, and other friends,…

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Benefit Concert

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 17 November 1908 · page 3

There was a very large attendance at the Town Hall last night, when a benefit concert was tenuered to Mr. Sam Deed. There were two…

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Amusements. Crystal Theatre

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 18 November 1908 · page 5

Abdullah's Arabs gave two performances to crowded houses yesterday, making their final appearance in the evening. There can hardly be two…

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Continental Concert. Methodist Churches Provide an Enjoyable Evening

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 20 November 1908 · page 1

The Continental last night at the Alma Oval was a happy combination of harmony and hearty intercourse. It was arranged by the Nicholls Street and…

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Theatre Royal

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 21 November 1908 · page 3
Also in Barrier Miner

The Theatre Royal to-night will be occupied by the Empire Hall Company. A specially strong programme has been selected for the occasion, and in…

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Band Concert

Barrier Miner · Monday 23 November 1908 · page 5

There was a large afendance at the Central Reserve last night, when a concert' war given by the City Band. The first-class programme submitted…

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Lenard's Pictures

Barrier Miner · Monday 23 November 1908 · page 5

Lovera of the moving, picture were afforded a treat at the Town Hall last night. There was a crowded attendance and the greatest satisfaction…

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