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

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1920

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Amusements Johnson's Pictures

Barrier Miner · Thursday 29 January 1920 · page 1

There was again a good attendance at Johnson's Oxide-street theatre last night on the occasion of the second screening of "The Racing Stra[?]n,"…

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Distress Association Concert

Barrier Miner · Thursday 29 January 1920 · page 1

At Lenard's Pictureland on Sunday night next a concert and picture show will be held, the proceeds of which will go to the funds of the Distress…

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Johnson's Pictures

Barrier Miner · Friday 30 January 1920 · page 1

"The Racing Strain" and "The Lion's Den" were finally screened at Johnson's Oxide-street theatre last night. To-night a new programme…

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Amusements Lenard's Pictures

Barrier Miner · Friday 30 January 1920 · page 1

There was again a good attendance at Lenard's Pictureland last night when "Empty Pockets" and "The Pagan God" were finally screened. A…

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New Symphony Orchestra. (Contributed.)

Barrier Miner · Saturday 31 January 1920 · page 5

For the past two or three years Broken Hill has keenly felt the need of that high-class classical and operatic music which appeals to the…

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Lenard's Pictures

Barrier Miner · Saturday 31 January 1920 · page 5

"The Code of the Yukon," featuring Mitchell Lewis, was the chief film in a new programme shown at Lenard's Pictureland last night. The story centres…

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Amusements Johnson's Pictures

Barrier Miner · Saturday 31 January 1920 · page 5

Johnson's Oxide-street theatre held an appreciative audience last night, when a new programme was introduced by the management. "Three Green…

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Picture Theatre Prices Are Raised in Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 31 January 1920 · page 5

The Sydney suburban picture theatre proprietors have decided that on and after February 16 the 6d. admission tickets will be 8d., plus tax,…

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Concert at Pictureland

Barrier Miner · Saturday 31 January 1920 · page 5

At Pictureland on Sunday night a concert will be given in aid of the funds of the Barrier Distress Association. In addition to pictures,…

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Johnson's Pictures

Barrier Miner · Monday 2 February 1920 · page 2

Johnson's Oxide-street and Hil[?]de Theatres were largely patronised on Saturday night when the current programme was screened for the second…

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Amusements Lenard's Pictures

Barrier Miner · Monday 2 February 1920 · page 2

"The Code of the Yukon,'' featuring Mitchell Lewis, "Jossyn's Wife,'' starring Bessie Barriscale, and supporting hims attracted a large add[?]ence to…

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Three Firemen Injured in Fire at St. Peters Picture Theatre Destroyed Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Monday 2 February 1920 · page 4

The Star picture theatre at St. Peters was burned on Saturday. It was insured for £1500, and the plant for £300. Three firemen were…

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Distress Association Concert

Barrier Miner · Monday 2 February 1920 · page 2

A concert and picture show promoted on behalf of the Barrier Distress Association was held in Lenard's Pictureland last night. The attendance was…

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Lenard's Pictures

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 3 February 1920 · page 1

"The Code of the Yukon" (Mitchell Lewis), "Josslyn's Wife" (Bess[?]e. Barriscale), and supporting films were screened for the last time at Lenard's…

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Amusements Johnson's Pictures

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 3 February 1920 · page 1

"Three Green Eyes," "We Should Worry;" and "The Immovable Guest" will be withdrawn at the Oxide-street theatre to-night, and substituted by…

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Concert at Crystal Theatre

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 4 February 1920 · page 3

On Monday night next a concert will be giren in the Crystal Theatre, proceeds of which will be in aid of the relief funds of the local branch of the…

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Johnson's Pictures

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 4 February 1920 · page 3

Viola Dana in "Some Bride," a Metro comedy drama, is the main attraction at Johnson's Oxide-street theatre. As Patricia Morley, Viola…

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Amusements Lenard's Pictures

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 4 February 1920 · page 3

"The Vengeance of Durand," adopted from a novel by Rex Beach, was the main film in a new programme shown at Pictureland last night. The intense…

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Lenard's Pictures

Barrier Miner · Thursday 5 February 1920 · page 2

"The Vengeance of Durand," adapted from the novel by Rex Beach, and featuring Alice Joyce, will be shown at Lenard's Pictureland for the…

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Amusements Johnson's Pictures

Barrier Miner · Thursday 5 February 1920 · page 2

There were appreciative audiences at both the Oxide-street and Hillside theatres last night when the current programme was screened for the second…

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