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

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1916

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Johnson's Pictures

Barrier Miner · Friday 7 January 1916 · page 3

The usual weekly change of programme was screened at Johnson's last night. The principal film was entitled "The Deep Purple," a World's film,…

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Rink Pictures and Vaudeville

Barrier Miner · Friday 7 January 1916 · page 3

An historic drama in four reels, "Ireland a Nation," headed a complete change of pictures at the Rink last night. This is a powerful story of…

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City Band Concert

Barrier Miner · Saturday 8 January 1916 · page 5

The City Bond will give a recital in the Central Reserve to-morrow (Sunday) evening, at 8.15 o'clock. The Alma male choir will hold a…

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Lenard's Pictures

Barrier Miner · Saturday 8 January 1916 · page 5

The story of "The Wolf." a story of the backwoods of Canada, was rescreened at Pictureland last night. The drama is by the author of "Paid in…

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Johnson's Pictures

Barrier Miner · Saturday 8 January 1916 · page 5

The new programme at Johnson's picture Gardens was well received last night, the Word special "The Deep Purple" proving of particular interest…

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Rink Pictures and Vaudeville

Barrier Miner · Saturday 8 January 1916 · page 5

"Ireland a Nation" and supporting [?]ms will be finally screened at the Rink to-night, when Miss Hazel Morris, the Ragtime artist, will make her last…

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Fire Calls. Outbreak at Crystal Theatre

Barrier Miner · Sunday 9 January 1916 · page 1

At 11.45 o'clock last night, the central Fire Brigade received a call over the Crystal Theatre fire alarm. The double reel turned out and attended at…

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Barrier Boys' Brigade. Concert and Display

Barrier Miner · Sunday 9 January 1916 · page 2

There was only a fair attendance at the concert and display given at the Barrier Boys' Brigade rooms on Saturday night in aid of the funds of the…

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Lenard's Pictures

Barrier Miner · Monday 10 January 1916 · page 3

"The Wolf", the Canadian story of treachery, adventure, and vengeance, was repeated at Pictureland on Saturday night, and the working out of the…

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Johnson's Pictures

Barrier Miner · Monday 10 January 1916 · page 3

There was another big audience at Johnson's on Saturday night, when "The, Deep Purple" was screened for the, third time. The photo play evoked…

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The City Band

Barrier Miner · Monday 10 January 1916 · page 3

There was a very large attendance of the public in the Central Reserve last night when the City Band gave an interesting programme of music,…

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Barrier Boys' Brigade. Concert and Display

Barrier Miner · Monday 10 January 1916 · page 4

There was only a fair attendance at the concert and display given at the Barrier Boys' Brigade rooms on Saturday night in aid of the funds of the…

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Johnson's Pictures

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 11 January 1916 · page 3

The last two nights of "The Deep Purple" and "Valor'a Reward" are announced at Johnson's Picture Gardens, where a good audience applauded…

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Kinemacolor Pictures

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 11 January 1916 · page 3

The second series of Kinemacolor pictures at the Theatre Royal, "The World's Events in Natural Colors," was screened last night. And beautiful…

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Lenard's Pictures

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 11 January 1916 · page 3

"The Wolf," repeated at Pictureland last night, will be shown again this evening and to-morrow. So will the Chaplin comedy "Who's Who?" and…

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Rink Pictures and Vaudeville

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 11 January 1916 · page 3

A new programme was presented at the Rink last night. The vaudeville turn was provided by "Skipper" Francis, a man who swam the Bristol…

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Sunday Night Sand Concerts. To the Editor

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 11 January 1916 · page 3

Sir,—I am now residing close to the Reserve, and the band is playing. To have Sabbath-evening calm would be preferable; but if the band must…

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Lenard's Pictures

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 12 January 1916 · page 3

"The Wolf" the story of Canadian backwoods life, will be shown for the last time to-night, along with the rest of the current programme. A full…

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Johnson's Pictures

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 12 January 1916 · page 3

The last night of "The Deep Purple" is announced at Johnson's. The weekly change will be made to-morrow night. Heading the bill will be "Old Dutch,"…

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Kinemacolor Pictures

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 12 January 1916 · page 3

The beautiful kinemacolor pictures at the Theatre Royal were shown again last night to a highly pleased audience. The season will close to-night. These…

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