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

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1921

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Symphony Orchestra Mr. Trenamana's Retention Deputation to Mine Managers

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 2 February 1921 · page 4

The first annual general meeting of the Symphony orchestra was held at the Town Hall on Monday night. The patron (Mr. J. S. Lord) occupied the…

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How Test Match Platers Grip the Ball

Barrier Miner · Saturday 5 February 1921 · page 2

(1) Howell, the English express; (2) Douglas, the English captain; (3) Hoarne, the English slow bowler; (4) Gregory, the Australian express; (5) Mailey, the Australian "googly" bowler…

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A Successful Concert

Western Grazier · Saturday 5 February 1921 · page 2

The concert given by 'The Middies.' the School Children and the Nigg[?] Minstrels in aid of the funds of the Methodist Church, and held in the…

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Commercial Australian Wool Stocks on Band in Britain

Barrier Miner · Thursday 10 February 1921 · page 1

A cable message from London states that the directer of raw materials (Sir Arthur Goldfinch) has issued a statement showing the stocks of wool on…

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The Real Dance of Stomach Acidity

Barrier Miner · Saturday 12 February 1921 · page 4

The Actual Cause of Indigestion. Hydrochloric acid is a natural digestive juice, but in excessive amounts it irritates and inflames the dedicate…

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The State Orchestra Is to Be Disbanded After Next August Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 12 February 1921 · page 1

The New South Wales orchestra will not visit New Zealand, but will be disbanded after August next. This decision by the Government will not,…

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Pillacing English Stores Band Discovered in France (Reuter's Message.) Paris, February 15

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 16 February 1921 · page 4

The Lille police have unearthed a band which has been pillaging English war stores. Goods valued at £30,000 have been found at the resdences of 10…

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Sydney Woman Shot Dead While on Way to Pictures Her Assailant Escapes Sydney,Tuesday

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 1 March 1921 · page 3

Last night Elizabeth Mary Mulcahry (34), married, lately living in Ice-street, Darlinghurst, was shot dead near her home…

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New Pictures To-night. at Lenard's and Johnson's

Barrier Miner · Thursday 3 March 1921 · page 1

Mr. J. E. Johnson, who left by motor car yesterday afternoon with the object of going as far as Peterborough to pick up the films sent by train for his…

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W.c.t.u. Concert

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 16 March 1921 · page 1

The Central Union of the W.C.T.U. last night held a matrons' medal contest in the Blende-street Hall. The Rev. J. C. Richmond was in the chair…

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£425 for "Sammy" Lunn Complimentary Concert at Adelaide Town Hall Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 16 March 1921 · page 1

The Adelade Town Hall was well filled on Tuesday night, when, at a complimentary concert, a presentation of a cheque for £425, subscribed by his…

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Johnson's Pictures Site Dispute About Land Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 19 March 1921 · page 1

In the Equity Court yesterday the hearing was begun of the case Wicks and another v. Bennett and others, which is a suit arising out of a picture…

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Theatre Blown Up Twenty Persons Are Killed in Milan Bomb Explosion Many Are Injured (Reuter's Message.) Milan, March 24

Barrier Miner · Saturday 26 March 1921 · page 1

The Diana Theatre was blown up by a bomb last night. It is estimated that 20 persons were killed and 20 others are not expected to…

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The Ball at Night

Western Grazier · Saturday 2 April 1921 · page 2

A large crowd assembled at the Oddfellows hall the came night when the prizes won at the Carnival were presented to the winners by the President's wife…

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The Juvenile Dance

Western Grazier · Saturday 9 April 1921 · page 2

The juveniles were given an enjoyable time on the Tuesday night. The music was supplied by Mr. Hayes and Messrs. Mott Bros. for which the…

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Revolt in Ireland Armed Sinn Fein Band Slaughters Army Horses Street Battle at Cork (Reuter's Message.) London, April 13

Barrier Miner · Thursday 14 April 1921 · page 1

The Sinn Feiners have begun an almost incredible campaign for the butchery of army horses, A party of armed men in the Dublin district held…

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Concerts North School Concert

Barrier Miner · Thursday 28 April 1921 · page 2

Pupils of the North Commercial Public School gave a concert at the Crystal Theatre last night. The theatre was packed by an audience which,…

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Public School Concert

Western Grazier · Saturday 30 April 1921 · page 2

"Very good" was the generally expressed opinion in regard is the concert given by the pupils of the Public School in the Oddfellows halll on Friday night…

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The Schools North School Concerts Yield Profit of £107

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 10 May 1921 · page 3

A meeting of the North Commercial School Parents and Citizens' Association was held last Thursday night. Mr. F. W. Stephen presided over a very good…

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Annual Ball

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 18 May 1921 · page 4

The annual ball Will, he held in the Protestant Hall tomorrow night…

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