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

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1908

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The Royal Artillery Band. To the Editor

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 26 May 1908 · page 3

Sir,—Some time ago Broken Hill was honored with a visit from a famous English band, viz., "The Besses o' the Barn," and the education, to say…

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Amusements. Mellish Family Concert

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 26 May 1908 · page 6

It is now some little time since the Mellish Family appeared before a Broken Hill audience, after having devoted a period to the study of music in…

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Amusements. Cottage Homes Concert

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 27 May 1908 · page 2

A concert in aid of the funds of the Broken Hill Cottago Homes was given in the Town Hall last night, under the auspices of the Empire Day celebrations…

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Benefit. Concert

Barrier Miner · Thursday 28 May 1908 · page 2

The concert and dance tendered at the Town Hall last night to Mr. J. Leakey, who had his leg cut off in a tram accident, was fairly, well attended…

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Amusements. Theatre Royal

Barrier Miner · Friday 29 May 1908 · page 2

During the week the vaudeville, entertainment and pantascope pictures at the Theatre Royal have acted as a strong draw to those seeking a good evening's…

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A State Ball. London

Barrier Miner · Friday 29 May 1908 · page 4

The Victorian Commissioners to the Franco-British Exhibition, Messrs. H. Weedon, M.L.A., (Lord Mayor of Melbourne). J. M. Davies, M.L.C.,…

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Amusements. Theatre Royal

Barrier Miner · Saturday 30 May 1908 · page 3

Several new [?] are announced to make their first appearnnce at the Theatre Royal to-night. There include the three Donnellys (one of whom,…

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Shakespeare Memorial Theatre. London

Barrier Miner · Saturday 30 May 1908 · page 4

Recognising the demand for a Shakespeare memorial theatre, the original memorial committee has agreed to amalgamate with the National Theatre…

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Amusements. Concert and Dance

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 2 June 1908 · page 3

A concert and dance under the auspices of the Central United Football Club was held last night in the Town Hall. An entertaining programme of…

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Amusements. Theatre Royal

Barrier Miner · Thursday 4 June 1908 · page 3

Bright and varied fare continuos to be offered for the entertainment of patrons at the Theatre Royal, where Mr. Bert Sayers' Vaudeville company,…

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Hospital Ball. Meeting of Ladies

Barrier Miner · Friday 5 June 1908 · page 8

A meeting of ladies, for the nurpose of arranging details in connection with the animal Hospital ball, was held at the Town Hall this afternoon. There…

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Amusements. Theatre Royal

Barrier Miner · Saturday 6 June 1908 · page 5

A Striking bill is announced for the vaudeville entertainment at the Theatre Royal to-night New artists have been engaged, and will make their first…

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Band Concerts

Barrier Miner · Monday 8 June 1908 · page 2

The Alma Brass Band. gave two recitals yesterday. They oconpied the Hillside Reserve in the afternoon, and the Central Park at night. Their efforts…

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Amusements. Theatre Royal

Barrier Miner · Monday 8 June 1908 · page 2

Several new stars appealed in t[?] v[?] firmament at the Theatre Royal on Saturday night, and ref[?]ed, what glory they night on a large and…

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Amusements. Theatre Royal

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 10 June 1908 · page 5

The inclement weather last night had the effect of keepingpeeple indoors, but those who patronised the vaudeville company at the Theatre Royal were…

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Rechabite Concert

Barrier Miner · Thursday 11 June 1908 · page 3

Owing to the, unpleasant condition of the weather last night the anniversary celebrations of the Star of the Barrier and Willyama Lily tentd of the…

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Theatre Royal

Barrier Miner · Friday 12 June 1908 · page 5

The vaudoville company appearing at the Theatre Royal concluded its season last-night, and to-night the theatre will be closed. To-morrow night it will…

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Hospital Ball. Ladies Committee Meeting

Barrier Miner · Friday 12 June 1908 · page 6

A meeting of the ladies' committee in connection with the annual Hospital Ball took place at the Town Hall yesterday afternoon. Mr. J. M'Kensey,…

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Kubelik's Final Concert. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Friday 12 June 1908 · page 8

Kubelik's final concert in Melbourne last night aroused extraordinary enthusiasm. He leaves for Adelaide to-day…

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Band Concerts

Barrier Miner · Monday 15 June 1908 · page 2

Yesterday afternoon the Broken Hill Band performed a selection of popular music in the Central Park Rotunda, and a large gathering of people was…

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