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

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1929

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Johnson's Pictures

Barrier Miner · Friday 11 January 1929 · page 2

"Phyllis of the Follies" and "Jesse James," supported by Chapter No. 8 of "The Collegians," will comprise the bill to be presented at Johnson's…

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Amusements Lenard's Pictures

Barrier Miner · Friday 11 January 1929 · page 2

A complete change of programme is to take place at Lenard's Pictureland to-night, when "The Sporting Age" and "The Circus of Life" will be…

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England's Team England v. Bendigo Umpire Causes Displeasure Because of Catching a Ball Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Friday 11 January 1929 · page 1

A remarkable incident occurred in the closing stages of the Bendigo v. England cricket match. Jardine at 71 had mishit Bushbridge to short leg…

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Concert to Be Arranged

Barrier Miner · Friday 11 January 1929 · page 2

The offer of Mr. Harry Hoddinott to present a vaudeville entertainment on behalf of the unemployed has been accepted and arrangements are in hand…

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City Band Concert

Barrier Miner · Saturday 12 January 1929 · page 2

The City Band will give a concert in the Palais de Danse on Sunday night. Mr. Bruce Hosking (basso) and Mr. H. Merrell will assist. A…

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Citizens' Band Meeting

Barrier Miner · Saturday 12 January 1929 · page 1

The Barrier Citizens' Band will hold their annual meeting in the bandroom to-morrow morning when the auditors' report and the balance-sheet…

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Noises From Theatre Withdrawal of a Band Promised in Court. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 12 January 1929 · page 1

The silent drama is to succeed vaudeville at a Melbourne beach theatre owing to near by residents being disturbed by the varied noises…

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Raid on a Theatre Italians Burn Film Shanghai, January 9

Barrier Miner · Saturday 12 January 1929 · page 1

Thirty Italian sailors fronf a gunboat stationed at Shangha[?]armed themselves with knives and pistols and raided the Capitol Theatre at 5 o'clock…

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Johnson's Pictures

Barrier Miner · Monday 14 January 1929 · page 2

"Phyllis of the Follies" and "Jesse James" are to be screened for the last time at Johnson's Oxide-street theatre to-night. There is to be a…

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Amusements Lenard's Pictures

Barrier Miner · Monday 14 January 1929 · page 2

The final presentation of "The Sporting Age" and "The Circus of Life" is to be made at Lenard's Pictureland to-night. To-inorrow night there will…

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Conductor Drops Dead in a Theatre at Ghent Ordered the Orchestra to Play a Funeral March (Special to "The Miner.") Brussels, January 19

Barrier Miner · Monday 14 January 1929 · page 1

Members of an orchestra playing at a concert at Ghent had just finished a lively tune when M. van Hoe. conductor, requested them to play a…

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Johnson's Pictures

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 15 January 1929 · page 2

Jackie Coogan is the chief actor in "Buttons," a Metro-Goldwyn Mayer attraction, which shows the adventures of the little hero at sea. Lars…

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Amusements Lenard's Pictures

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 15 January 1929 · page 2

"Stella Dallas" will be tbe chief picture to be presented at Lenard's Pictureland to-night. The featured players are Ronald Colman, Belle…

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Citizens' Band the Annual Meeting

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 15 January 1929 · page 2

The annual meeting of the Earlier Citizens' Band was held in the bandroom on Sunday morning last. The trustees were represented by Mr. F…

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Johnson's Pictures

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 16 January 1929 · page 2

"Buttons," featuring Jackie Coogan. and "Sharp Shooters," starring George O'Brien and Lois Moran, were screened for the first time at Johnson's…

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Amusements Lenard's Pictures

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 16 January 1929 · page 2

"Stella Dallas" featuring Ronald Colman, Belle Bennett. Lois Moran. Jean Hersholt, Alice Joyce, and Douglas Fairbanks, jun., and "Ragtime,"…

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Fast Ball by Larwood Sent Bails 66 YARDS Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 16 January 1929 · page 4

When H. Larwood bowied G. Martin in the match between England and Tasmania on Saturday he sent the bails flying a distance of 66 yards…

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Johnson's Pictures

Barrier Miner · Thursday 17 January 1929 · page 3

At Johnson's Oxide-street theatre to-night the final presentation of "Buttons" and "Sharp Shooters," will be made. There will be a…

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Amusements Lenard's Pictures

Barrier Miner · Thursday 17 January 1929 · page 3

"Stella Dallas" and "Ragtime." will be finally presented at "Lenard's Pictureland to-night. For the change oC films to-morrow (Friday) night the…

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Johnson's Pictures

Barrier Miner · Friday 18 January 1929 · page 2

Thos. Meighan, Marrieta Millneri, and Louise Brooks are featured in "The City Gone Wild," the chief film to be screened at Johnson's Oxide-street…

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