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

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1908

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Band of Cipsies. at Port Melbourne. a Notice to Quit

Barrier Miner · Friday 26 June 1908 · page 3

A party of gipsies have made their appearance in the Fisherman's Bend, at Port Melbourne. They arrived unexpectedly and had pitched their tent…

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Dance Social

Barrier Miner · Saturday 27 June 1908 · page 4

A dance social under the auspices of the Irish National Foresters was held in the New Masonic Hall, on Thursday night last, to a large…

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Alma Brass Band

Barrier Miner · Saturday 27 June 1908 · page 4

The half-yearly meeting of the Alma Brass Band was held on Sunday, when the election of officers took place for the onsuing six months as follows:…

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Bruce's Moving Pictures

Barrier Miner · Saturday 27 June 1908 · page 4

Another crowded and enthusiastic audience greeted Bruce's moving pictures at the Town Hall last night. Over 5000ft. of films gave the audience a…

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The Hospital Ball

Barrier Miner · Saturday 27 June 1908 · page 4

The arrangements for the Hospital ball which takes place in the Town Hall on Wednesday next are now approaching completion. The committee…

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Band Concerts

Barrier Miner · Monday 29 June 1908 · page 2

The City Band performed at the Central Reserve yesterday afternoon, and again last night. Good programmes were rendered at each performance, and…

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The Hospital Ball. Meeting of the Ladies' Committee

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 30 June 1908 · page 4

A largo number of ladies interested in the Hospital ball attended at the Town Hall this afternoon, when the last meeting of the ladles'…

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Sunday Concerts. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 30 June 1908 · page 2

The City Council at its meeting yesterday, afternoon carried Alderman Meagher's motion to open the Town Hall on Sunday nights and allow…

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The Hospital Ball. Decorating the Hall

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 1 July 1908 · page 5

During yesterday and to-day the members of the ladies' committee in connection with the hospital ball, which takes place to-night, have been busily…

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The Hospital Ball. Supper-room Decorations

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 1 July 1908 · page 8

For the occasion of the Hospital ball to-night, the Council Chamber in the Town Hall has been turned into a supper-room, and the decorations have…

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Sunday Concerts. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 1 July 1908 · page 8

The decision of the City Council to [?]w Sunday concerta in the Town Hall has cuused a sensation in church [?]les…

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The H0spital Ball. an Enjoyable Function

Barrier Miner · Thursday 2 July 1908 · page 3

One of the best established and most popular social functions in Broken Hil is undoubtedly the annual Hospital Ball. Many years ago it was…

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Ball for Females Only. Women Dressed in Men's Attire. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Thursday 2 July 1908 · page 2

The Indies at tarraville held a ball for females only last night, marty of them appearing in men's dress. Policemen guarded the entrances from…

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Sunday Concerts. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 2 July 1908 · page 2

It is probable that a motion to rescind the decision of the City Council in regard to Sunday concerts will be tabled at the next meeting of the…

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Sunday Concerts. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 2 July 1908 · page 4

The decision of the City Council to allow Sunday concerts in the Town Hall has cutiscd a sensation in church circle's…

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Royal Artillery Band. Reception at Brisbane. Brisbane

Barrier Miner · Monday 6 July 1908 · page 4

The Royal Artillery Band from Newcastle-on-Ty[?] (England) was accorded a splendid reception at the Brisbane Botanical Gardens yesterday…

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Dance Social

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 7 July 1908 · page 2

A successful dance social was held under the auspices of the Shop Assistants' Union, in Tait's Masonic Hall yesterday evening. Mr. Hedley…

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The Cottage Homes Ball

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 7 July 1908 · page 2

The ladies committee of the Cottage Homes Ball, report that splendid assistance is being received in connection with the Children fancy dress ball, and…

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[?].B.b. Ball

Barrier Miner · Thursday 9 July 1908 · page 3

The first practice in connection with the forthcoming Barrier Boys' Brigade Ball was held on Tuesday afternoon. There was a large attendance of young…

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A Municipal Band. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 9 July 1908 · page 2

The City Council has referred to the health and bylaws committee as to the advisability of establishing a municipal band…

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