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

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1924

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Concert at Crystal Theatre

Barrier Miner · Monday 17 March 1924 · page 3

The pupils of the Convent Schools were given a holiday to-day on account of St. Patrick's Day. The majority of the children will contribute items…

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Expire Exhibition Band. Preliminary Selection Includes Mr. W. MAY Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 17 March 1924 · page 4

Mr. W. M. Partington, conductor of the Australian Imperial Band, after a tour throughout Australia reports that 63 players have been selected, from…

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Lenard's Pictures

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 18 March 1924 · page 3

The star item of the change of programme at Lenard's Pictureland to[?] night will be "Where the North Begins," with Claire Adams and Walter…

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Johnson's Pictures

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 18 March 1924 · page 3

"My Friend the Devil" will be the star attraction at Johnson's Oxide[?] street Picture Theatre to-night. The featured players are Charles Richman…

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Incident at Crystal Theatre

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 18 March 1924 · page 2

During the interval at the Irish national concert, held in the Crystal Theatre last night, a young lady reported to the police that a black silk…

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Amusements. St. Patrick's Concert

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 18 March 1924 · page 3

The annual St. Patrick's night concert was held in the Crystal Theatre last, night. There was a very large attendance, and the programme,…

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Church Concert

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 18 March 1924 · page 3

A concert was held at the Sulphide[?] street Methodist Church last night in connection with the thanks[?] giving special effort. The attendance…

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City Band Contest

Barrier Miner · Monday 24 March 1924 · page 2

The City Bend gave a programme in the Central Reserve last night. The band was under the condnctorship of Mr. Les Richards. Prior to the start…

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Boxing Firpo Ready for Pictures If Offer Is Still Open (Reuter's Message.) Vancouver, March 23

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 25 March 1924 · page 3

Reuter's Beunos Ayres correspondent reports:— "Firpo, the heavyweight boxer, who recently announced that he would…

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Broken Hill Band Concert

Barrier Miner · Monday 31 March 1924 · page 2

The Broken Hill Band gave a concert in the Central Reserve last night. The one step, "Sawmill River Road," which was included in the programme,…

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Reply by Mr. A. T. BALL Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 31 March 1924 · page 1

Mr. R. T. Ball. Minister for Works. replying to Mr. J. Dooley's attack gardine cement, says: "There is no contract, and there ran be none and…

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Boxing Dempsey Signs Contract to Appear in 10 PICTURES (Reuter's Message.) Vancouver, March 31

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 2 April 1924 · page 3

Reuter's Los Angeles correspondent reports:— "Jack Dempsey has signed a £200,000 contract culling tor his appearance in…

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Pictures at Theatre Royal

Barrier Miner · Thursday 3 April 1924 · page 4

The Theatre Royal will be reopened on Saturday night next when a programme of pictures will be shown. The star feature will be "Richard the Lion…

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Fire in a Theatre. 2G Killed and 55 Injured in Rush for the Exits (Reuter's Message.) London. April, 1

Barrier Miner · Thursday 3 April 1924 · page 1

Reuter's Mexico City correspondent. reports:— "There are 26 dead and over 55 injured in consequence of a fire and panic…

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Presentations Made by Highland Pipers' Band

Barrier Miner · Friday 4 April 1924 · page 2

At Tait's Masonic Hall on Monday night members of the Highland Pipers' Band and friends held a social evening for the purpose of farewelling Mrs…

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Citizens' Band Concert

Barrier Miner · Monday 7 April 1924 · page 3

There was a large crowd at the Central Reserve last night when the Barrier Citizens' Band, under the baton of Mr. Stanley Dunks, gave the…

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Crystal Theatre

Barrier Miner · Monday 7 April 1924 · page 3

At the Theatre Royal on Saturday night Mr. Brandon Cremer will present his Novelty All Star Vaudewile Company. The box plan opens at Gupppy's…

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Theatre Royal

Barrier Miner · Monday 7 April 1924 · page 3

The last two nights are announced of the showing at the Theatre Royal of the historical picture "Richard the Lion Hearted," which is based on Sir…

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Custoday of a Child. Statement in Newspapers Made by Miss Emilie Polint Farewell at Theatre Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 12 April 1924 · page 1

Emilie Polini (Mrs. H. E[?] in private life has made aa impassioned appeal through the press for her baby, and at the same time has expressed…

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City Band Concert

Barrier Miner · Monday 14 April 1924 · page 1

At the Central Reserve last night the City Band played the following items. Mr. L. Richards conducting:— Marches, "The Cossacks," "Our…

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