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

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1924

275 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 7 of 14

The Crystal Theatre. Alterations and Renovations

Barrier Miner · Thursday 24 July 1924 · page 1

The Crystal Theatre presented a spectacle of activity when visited to-day. Although a gold deal of work yet remains to be done, everything will be…

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Amusements. Quartette Club Concert

Barrier Miner · Thursday 24 July 1924 · page 3

The members of the Broken. Hill Quartette Club are to be congratulated on the well-balanced prograinme given to a record audience at the Town Hall…

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At the Pictures. To-the Editor

Barrier Miner · Friday 25 July 1924 · page 3

Sir,—Will you kindly grant me space to reply to the letter of "Disgusted." He was quite right about an onion being thrown. But no complaints were…

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Panic in a Theatre. [?] Children Killed in the Rush for Exits (Reuter's Message.) Vancouver, July 23

Barrier Miner · Friday 25 July 1924 · page 1

A message from Vera Cruz states that 20 children were trampled to death and 17 persons injured at an Eslava theatre when the cinma film…

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Fire at Cinema Theatre

Western Grazier · Saturday 26 July 1924 · page 2

A Reuter message states that a fire in a cinema thes[?]e at Vera Crus led to twenty children bing [?]ampled to death…

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Orchestra Concert

Barrier Miner · Monday 28 July 1924 · page 3

The concert given by the Broken Hill Orchestra in the Town Hall last night was not up to its usual standard, the absence of a number of wind…

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At the Pictures. To the Editor

Barrier Miner · Monday 28 July 1924 · page 2

Sir,—A little discretion could be used at the South Picture Show as far as the payment for children is concerned. The management claim the…

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Empire Exhibition. Australian Imperial Band Not Going to Wembley

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 30 July 1924 · page 1

Members of the Australian Imperial Band arrived at Fremantle by the Ormuz on Monday night, but did not continue the journey to Great Britain…

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Empire Exhibition. Australian Imperial Band West Australian Govt. Is Prepared to Assist. Perth

Barrier Miner · Thursday 31 July 1924 · page 4

Mr. P. Collier, the Premier, stated yesterday that the State Government is trilling to co-operate with the Commonwealth Government and the…

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Proposed Railways. Mr. Ball Fighting Hard for B.h.—pt. Augusta Line Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 5 August 1924 · page 1

Mr. R. T. Ball, Minister for Public Works, has received a copy of the agreement respecting the Kyogle— Brisbane railway. The agreement…

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S. B. H. Assault Case. Picture Theatre Incident Is Related by Manager Dependant Is Fined

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 5 August 1924 · page 1

In the Police Court this morning, before Mr. G. A. Stevenson, S.M., Ernest Hocking, on remand, was charged with having unlawfully…

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Perth Citizens Moving to Help Stranded Band Perth

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 6 August 1924 · page 1

The Australian Imperial Band is still stranded here. It appears that after raising £600 in Perth a further £1000 is needed to send the full band away…

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The Artists' Ball. Forgery of Tickets Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 6 August 1924 · page 1

As a result of an extensive forgery being discovered 1200 tickets sold for the Artists' Ball in the Sydney Town Hall this month have been recalled…

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Pt. Augusta Railway. Broken Hill Interests to Be Watched by Mr Ball Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 6 August 1924 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly last night Mr. R. T. Ball, Minister for Works, in reply to Mr. E. M. Hor[?]ington (Sturt), said that he was not aware…

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Ball Punching New Record Created Newcastle

Barrier Miner · Friday 8 August 1924 · page 3

Kid Ruenalf, 19 years, a Newcastle native, at the Union Theatre, eclipsed the previous punching ball record of 36 hours established by Mack, an…

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Lindsay's Pictures. Condemnation in Adelaide by Local Preachers' Assn. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Saturday 9 August 1924 · page 10

The Local Preachers' Association yesterday expressed deep regret that the authorities whose province it is to protect the public morals had not…

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Street Band Embargo. Refusal Made by Mr. Oakes to Revoke His Decision Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 9 August 1924 · page 10

Mr. M. Kilpatrick, M.L.A., yesterday introduced a deputailon to Mr. C. W. Oakes, Chief Secretary, to have the embargo on street bands removed…

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Street Band Embargo. Refusal Made by Mr. Oakes to Revoke His Decision Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 9 August 1924 · page 4

Mr. M. Kilpatrick, M.L.A., yesterday introduced a deputation to Mr. C. W. Oakes. Chief Secretary, to have the embargo on street bands removed…

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Citizens' Band Concert

Barrier Miner · Monday 11 August 1924 · page 2

The Barrier Citizens' Band gave a concert in the Central Reserve last night. The programme was a lengthy one and included, in addition to…

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Empire Exhibition. Australian Imperial Band Still Stranded at Perth Perth

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 13 August 1924 · page 1

The Australian Imperial Band winch is stranded in Perth on its way to the Empire Exhibition is in need of £335 and the Mayor of Perth has…

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