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

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1924

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Steelwork's Band. [?] of the World Before Returning Home London, August 13

Barrier Miner · Thursday 14 August 1924 · page 4

The Newcastle (Australia) Steelworks [?] after a most successful provincial tour, will begin a return engagement at Wembley, after which it will compete…

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A Musements. Lenard's Pictures

Barrier Miner · Friday 15 August 1924 · page 1

At Lenard's Pictureland to-night the star feature wil be "Loving Lies," with Evelyn Brent and Moule Blue in the leading roles. The supporting…

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The Ball

Western Grazier · Saturday 16 August 1924 · page 2

We can do no more in this issue than briefly refer to the ball, held to honor of the Governor and Lady de Chair, which was a brilliant success…

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Raid on Dance Room. Consternation Among Guests

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 19 August 1924 · page 1

Paul Bibron's, one of the most exclusive dance rooms in Melbourne, was raided at 10.30 on Saturday night by licensing constables, who seized a…

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Amusements. Orchestra's Concert

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 20 August 1924 · page 2

There were many vacant seats at the Town Hall last night on the occasion of the Broken Hill Orchestra's first subscribers' recital for the 1924 season…

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Johnson's Pictures

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 20 August 1924 · page 2

At Johnson's Oxide-street Picture Theatre to-night the star item will be "Hollywood," with a cast of players including notable screen actors. The…

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Lenard's Pictures

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 20 August 1924 · page 2

Ernest Pitcher, comedian, will be the main attraction at Lenard's Picture land to-night. The supporting programme of pictures will include "How…

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Wireless Broadcasting. Concert in Adelaide Broadcasted by Company Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Thursday 21 August 1924 · page 1

In Adelaide on Wednesday evening for the first time wireless enthusiasts in South Australia, listened to a commericial wireless broadcast programme…

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Imperial Band Abandons Proposal to Go to Wembley Perth

Barrier Miner · Friday 22 August 1924 · page 1

The Australian Imperial Band which is stranded at Perth has abandoned its trip to the Empire Exhibition at Wembley…

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SPORTING. (Continued from Page [?] Cricket Hearne Hit Over the Heart by Fast-returning Ball (Reuter's Message.) London, August 22

Barrier Miner · Friday 22 August 1924 · page 4

Hearne, while bowline for Middlesex against Kent, was struck over the heart by a ball thrown in hard from about a dozen yards. After a short…

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The Masquerade Ball

Western Grazier · Saturday 23 August 1924 · page 2

The annual masquerade ball, held in connection with the local Friendly Societies (Druide and Oddfellows) took place on Wednesday night, and…

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Sporting. Cricket Hearne Hit Over the Heart by Fast-returning Ball (Reuter's Message.) London, August 22

Barrier Miner · Saturday 23 August 1924 · page 8

Hearne, while bowling for Middlesex against Kent, was struck over the heart by a ball thrown, in hard from about a dozen yards. After a short…

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Disturbance in Theatre Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 26 August 1924 · page 1

A sensation occurred at the Tivoli Theatre last night when Mr. James Kendall, the house manager, walked over to speak to three men who were…

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The Artists' Ball Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 29 August 1924 · page 4

About 500 people are expected at the artists' ball to-night. All the first 3000 tickets were sold and a fresh lot has been printed. A record success is…

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The Artists' Ball Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 30 August 1924 · page 8

About 500 people are expected at the artists' hall to-night. All the first 3000 tickets were sold and a fresh lot has been printed. A record success is…

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Sydney Artists' Ball. Scenes After Midnight of Disgusting Character Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 30 August 1924 · page 9

The Sydney artists' ball which was held last night was attended by nearly 3000 dancers and spectators. It was a magnificient spectacular success…

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Fire Destroys Theatre. Family Has Narrow Escape Lithgow

Barrier Miner · Monday 1 September 1924 · page 4

The Coliseum picture theatre was burnt to the ground early yesterday. The proprietor and his wife and family just escaped in time. Everything…

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The Artists' Ball. Police Report Unfavorable Says the Inspector-general Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 1 September 1924 · page 1

Mr. J. Mitchell, Inspector-General of Police, stated on Saturday night that the police report on the incidents that characterised the Artists' Ball at…

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The Artists' Ball. Mr. Oakes Has Received Official Police Report Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 2 September 1924 · page 1

Mr. C. W. Oakes, the Chief Secretary, has received the police report on the artists ball. The report has revealed scenes which Mr. Oakes never…

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Eight-ball Over in Australia May Handicap Englishmen ("The Times" Message") London, August 31

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 2 September 1924 · page 3

Discussing the chances of the English Eleven in Australia."The Times" cricket expert says a severe handicap to the bowlers will be the eight-ball over, of…

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