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

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1938

295 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 7 of 15

Cyclists Ball at Palais De Danse

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 25 May 1938 · page 3

The Broken Hill Cycling Club will hold its first annual cyclists' ball to-morrow evening at the Palais De Danse. The ladies' committee have…

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Never Assaulted Girl,' Says Solicitor Alleged Incidents In Picture Theatre

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 25 May 1938 · page 4

"I DENY that at any time on February 14 I committed any assault or act of indecency on this little girl," declared Charles George Perdriau Crane, solicitor, in a statement from the dock in the Court of Quarter Sessions…

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Band And Banana Skin MARYBOROUGH

Barrier Miner · Thursday 26 May 1938 · page 5

TWO members of the Citizens' Band received bad abrasions in an unusual accident. The band was marching down the…

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Cyclists Ball Successful

Barrier Miner · Friday 27 May 1938 · page 2

Trophies won by members of the Broken Hill Cycling Club during the season were presented at the Cyclists ball in the Palais lagt night, which…

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Pictures for Art Gallery Many Renowned Artists

Barrier Miner · Friday 27 May 1938 · page 1

PURCHASED with portion of the donation of £100 by the Mining Managers' Association ll pictures valued at £50 arrived at the Technical…

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Hegemonic's Win Leads Nearly All the Way in City Handicap Joins Select Band Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Saturday 4 June 1938 · page 1

THE speedy three-year-old Baralong filly, Hegemonic, has joined the select band of winners who have won the Goodwood and City Handicaps in the same year, for racing with great brilliance she won by half a length…

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The Cornish Floral Dance

Barrier Miner · Monday 6 June 1938 · page 1

"IN AND OUT OF THE HOUSE THEY CAME"—The day of days in Helston (Cornwall) when men don top hats and frock coats, and women their summer dresses to dance the world famous Floral Dance. Thousands of visitors crammed the narrow streets last month to watch the…

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P. and M's. Dance Was Brilliant Spectacle

Barrier Miner · Monday 6 June 1938 · page 4

MANY a pair of eyes were turned upwards at Pellew and Moore's staff dance on Tuesday night, and small wonder, for the…

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Mad Hatters' Ball at Silverton

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 7 June 1938 · page 2

A made hatters' ball was held on Saturday night in the Mechancs' Institute, Silverton, and was attended by a very large crowd of local residents,…

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Vacuum Oil Co. Pictures

Barrier Miner · Thursday 9 June 1938 · page 7

Vacuum Oil Co. Pty. Ltd. presented a programme of sound films in the Sulphide-Blende Methodist Hall last night. In addition to films showing…

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Convent Jubilee Ball

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 14 June 1938 · page 3

The meeting of the Convent Golden Jubilee Ball committee held on Sunday afternoon was a large and enthuelastic one. From reports submitted…

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Police Ball for Hospital

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 14 June 1938 · page 2

In aid of the Hospital, the police hold one of the most outstanding functions in Broken Hill annually, and this year it has been decided by…

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Smilers Annual Concert

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 14 June 1938 · page 6

The Smilers' annual concert [?] 1938, which was postponed in May. will be held in the Town Hall on Saturday, July 2. Reservations can…

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300 Attend M.u. Ball

Barrier Miner · Thursday 16 June 1938 · page 4

More than 300 people attended the first grand annual Manchester Unity ball at the Palais de Danse last night Both old and new Style dances were…

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Police Ball for Hospital

Barrier Miner · Friday 17 June 1938 · page 3

Listed as the outstanding attraction of the season, the Police Carnival ball in aid of the Hospital will be held at the Palais de Danse on Tuesday,…

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Unions' Band Praised Result Of Parkes Goodwill Visit

Barrier Miner · Friday 17 June 1938 · page 2

HIGH praise for the excellent quality of the music supplied by the Barrier Industrial Unions' Band, under the leadership of Conductor…

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Smart Frocking Was Feature At Manchester Unity Ball

Barrier Miner · Monday 20 June 1938 · page 4

THE M.U. Ball was one of those functions which are so smoothly run that one is apt to forget the endless work involved in their organisation. The committee members had cause to congratulate themselves on…

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Smilers' Annual Concert

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 21 June 1938 · page 4

Be wise and make your reservations for the Smilers' Club annual concert to be held in the Town Hall on Saturday, July 2, at 8 p.m.,…

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Concert Rehearsals

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 21 June 1938 · page 4

A final rehearsal of all artists engaged in the Smilers' annual concert will be held at the Town Hall at 2.30 o'clock on the afternoon of…

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Poster Ball at Silverton

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 22 June 1938 · page 4

A poster ball was held on Saturday night in the Mechanics' Institute, Silverton, i naid of funds for the forthcoming fair of the local P. & C…

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