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

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1934

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Man's Offence at Dance Fined For Indecent Language

Barrier Miner · Monday 8 October 1934 · page 3

Another case of indecent language at the Palais de Danse was brought before Mr. R.Donaldson, S.M., in the Police Court this morning…

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Night Out for Sailors; Dance in Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Friday 12 October 1934 · page 3

MELBOURNE, Friday.—Petty Officers and men of the warships visiting Melbourne for the Royal visit will be entertained by the State…

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Invitations Limited for Sydney Ball

Barrier Miner · Saturday 13 October 1934 · page 3

SYDNEY, Saturday.—There is likely to be much heartburning in Sydney social circles over the invitations sent out for the Lord Mayor's…

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Invitations Limited for Sydney Ball

Barrier Miner · Saturday 13 October 1934 · page 9

SYDNEY, Saturday.—There is likely to be much heartburning in Sydney social circles over the invitations sent out for the Lord Mayor's…

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Amusements Johnson's Pictures

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 17 October 1934 · page 3

The initial screening of "Melody Cruise" was made at Johnson's Oxidestreet theatre last night. Phil Harris is depicted as a millionaire playboy,…

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Football Club Trophies Presentation At Centrals' Ball

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 17 October 1934 · page 3

The Central Football Club held a most successful "Black and White" ball at the New Masonic Hall last night when trophies won by members…

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Grenadier Guards Band In Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Thursday 18 October 1934 · page 4

THE GRENADIER GUARDS BAND leading the procession of returned soldiers in South Australia from King William-street into North-terrace. Thousands followed the procession to the War Memorial for the service there…

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Pictures Py Wireless Enthusiasm In London

Barrier Miner · Saturday 20 October 1934 · page 3

LONDON, October 19.—The publication of pictures transmitted by beam wireless from Australia has aroused unprecedented attention…

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Pictures by Wireless Enthusiasm In London

Barrier Miner · Saturday 20 October 1934 · page 9

LONDON, October 19.—The publication of pictures transmitted by beam wireless from Australia has aroused unprecedented attention…

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Concert at Town Hall for "Queen of Rubies"

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 24 October 1934 · page 3

At the Town Hall to-morrow night the Optimists' Company will present a programme of vocal, elocutionary, and dancing items. The proceeds…

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More School Pictures

Barrier Miner · Thursday 25 October 1934 · page 1

Continuing the series of local school pictures, "The Barrier Miner" to-morrow will publish a group…

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Why English Like Jazz Band Director Gives Reason

Barrier Miner · Thursday 25 October 1934 · page 5

Jazz had no attraction as concert music, said Major Miller, when he spoke at a dinner tendered, to the Grenadier Guards Band by the…

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Naval Ball a Success No Broken Romances MELBOURNE

Barrier Miner · Thursday 25 October 1934 · page 3

If there were any broken romances because the 500 pretty partners for visiting petty officers were not allowed to bring their "boy friends," they…

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State Ball at Canberra Royal Standard Stolen CANBERRA

Barrier Miner · Friday 26 October 1934 · page 2

The State ball given by the Governor-General and Lady Isaacs at Canberra last night was largely attended. Miss Helen Hughes, daughter of Mr…

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Volley Ball Competition

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 31 October 1934 · page 2

The first of the games in the Y.M.C.A. volley ball competitions was played last night between the Ramblers and Vikings 1. The latter…

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Honors for L. WILLIAMS Wind Up Dance Held By Wests "Miner" Cup Is Presented

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 31 October 1934 · page 3

The "Popularity" Cup donated by "The Barrier Miner," and which was won by Lionel Williams (Wests) was presented to him by the president of…

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Y.m.c.a. Volley Ball Contests

Barrier Miner · Friday 2 November 1934 · page 6

The volley ball match played between Vikings II. and the Pro[?]ectors' Club was followed with interest Willing play was witnessed…

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Wilcannia Diggers [?] Ball

Western Grazier · Saturday 3 November 1934 · page 2

Details for the carrying out of this well-known social about of the [?] are well in hand and jars caps and other noveltish have been secured…

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Ivanhoe. Gymkhana and Ball

Western Grazier · Saturday 3 November 1934 · page 2

A very successful gymkhana and ball was held on Wednesday, 17th in as in aid of the building funds of the Roman Catholic Church, at Ivanhoe…

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Quartette Club Concert on

Barrier Miner · Saturday 3 November 1934 · page 1

The Broken Hill Quartette Club's final concert for the year will be given in the Town Hall on Tuesday night resides numbers by the club those…

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