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

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1938

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Dance and Euchre Held at Silverton

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 6 April 1938 · page 3

A euchre tournament and dance social was held on Saturday night in the Mechanics' Institute under the auspices of the Silverton Parents and…

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Charge Against Solicitor Girl Tells Story of Incidents in Picture Theatre Jurors Challenged

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 6 April 1938 · page 1

EVIDENCE of how Charles george Perdriau Crane had allegedly interfered with a 10-year-old girl during a programme at a local picture theatre was given by witnesses for the prosecution in the Circuit Court to-day…

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Zinc Orchestra

Barrier Miner · Friday 8 April 1938 · page 6

At the fortnightly meeting of the Barrier Industrial Council, credentials were received from the Musicians'. Union for Messrs. T. Bollen…

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Young Australian's Successful Career In London Theatre MISS K. Robinson on Brief Visit Home (From Nell Murray) London, March 12

Barrier Miner · Friday 8 April 1938 · page 4

After five years success as one of the only two "actressmanageresses" in London's theatreland. Miss kathleen Robinson is shortly leaving for Australia on a fleeting visit. She sails aboard the Otranto, and plans to spend only 20 days before the…

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Far West Health Scheme Dance at Alma Park

Western Grazier · Saturday 9 April 1938 · page 2

On 2nd April, the [?] of Mr and [?] A. Taylor, at Alma Park, was packed with a [?] crowd of about 100 people, who [?] to support…

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Zinc Orchestra Proves Brilliant Combination

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 13 April 1938 · page 3

The popularity of the Zinc Corporation Orchestra was emphasised whom it appeared at Johnson's Theatre in a two-night season on Monday and…

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To-day's Theatre Session

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 13 April 1938 · page 5

Our guest artist at to-day's Smilers' concert session to be conducted in Johnson's Theatre from 5.30 to 6.30 p.m. will be Mr. George Walsh,…

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No Theatre Sessions To-morrow

Barrier Miner · Thursday 14 April 1938 · page 6

There will be no sessions at either theatre to-morrow, Good Friday…

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Smilers' Theatre Session

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 20 April 1938 · page 4

The Smilers Mouth Organ Band's orchestra will be featured at the Smilers' concert session to be held at Johnson's Theatre at 5.30 p.m. to-day…

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Book Seals Far Cur Concert

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 20 April 1938 · page 4

If you are wise you will reserve your seat for the Smilers' Club annual concert to be held in the Town Hall on Saturday night,…

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Church Concert

Barrier Miner · Thursday 21 April 1938 · page 2

In the Chapple-street Baptist Hall last night, before an appreciative audience, the Junior Endeavorers gave a concert programme. Four dialogues…

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Test Players At Theatre Critics in Doubt About Bowlers (Special to "The Miner.") LONDON, April 21

Barrier Miner · Friday 22 April 1938 · page 3

THE Australian cricketers were the guests to-night of Sir Oswald Stoll at his novel stage production, St. Moritz, in which two of the three acts are played on an ice rink with the chorus girls on skates…

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To-morrow's Theatre Session

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 26 April 1938 · page 4

Smilers are reminded to roll up to to-morrow's Smilers' Session to be conducted at Johnson's Theatre from 5.30 to 6.30 p.m. Bring your…

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Four-ball Golf Contest Results

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 26 April 1938 · page 2

The first round of the eclectic competition conducted by the Broken Hill Golf Club was played on Sunday. Results of the four ball contest on…

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Reservations Open for Smilers' Concert

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 26 April 1938 · page 4

You can now reserve your seats at Miss Eriksen's Exchange Tobacconist's in Argent-street for the Smilers' Club annual concert. This is…

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Concert And Fancy Dress Parade

Barrier Miner · Friday 29 April 1938 · page 3

A concert and fancy dress parade took place at the McCulloch-street Methodist Church on Wednesday evening. The function was arranged…

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Quartette Club Concert Of High Standard

Barrier Miner · Friday 29 April 1938 · page 3

AN instantaneous success was achieved by Miss Gladys Evans, soprano, who was the guest artist at the first concert of the 1938 series of…

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Zinc Corporation Presentation Dance

Barrier Miner · Saturday 30 April 1938 · page 7

Several of Broken Hill's most popular artists will be seen at the Palais De Danse to-night, when a presentation dance will be given by Tom…

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Black Velvet For Theatre

Barrier Miner · Saturday 30 April 1938 · page 4

The Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress (Cr. and Mrs. Edward Campbell) were present at the gala performance of "100 Men and a Girl" at the State…

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At Quartette Concert

Barrier Miner · Monday 2 May 1938 · page 4

NOTICED among the audience at the Quartette Club's concert on Thursday night were:—Mr. and Mrs. P. A. Livesley, Mr. and Mrs. J…

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