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

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1939

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Johnson's Pictures

Barrier Miner · Saturday 6 May 1939 · page 3

"Stranded in Paris," which features Jack Benny, Joan Bennett, Mary Boland, Charley Grapewin and the Yacht Club Boys, will have its final…

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Bachelors' Ball

Western Grazier · Saturday 6 May 1939 · page 2

At a meeting of Wil[?] and District Br[?] held last week it was decided to hold a Bell on July 10. The Bell will be run on simil[?] lines…

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Amusements Ozone Theatre

Barrier Miner · Saturday 6 May 1939 · page 3

"Port of Seven Seas." which will be shown at the Ozone Theatre for the last time tonight, has in its main roles Wallace Beery, Frank Morgan, John…

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Striking Gowns Worn At Hollywood Ball

Barrier Miner · Saturday 6 May 1939 · page 4

HOLLY WOOD'S, most glamorous stars, beautifully gowned, and dripping with furs and jewels, vied for fashion honors when they attended the Academy Award banquet at the Biltmore Bowl, Los Angeles,…

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Happy Treasure Chest Dance

Barrier Miner · Monday 8 May 1939 · page 4

Last Tuesday saw the third of the successful Treasure Chest dances con ducted by the Younger Set, and Mrs P. A. Livesley and Sister Pearn…

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Philharmonic Concert

Barrier Miner · Monday 8 May 1939 · page 4

THE Broken Hill Philharmonic Society's choir of 65 voices will give its first concert of the 1939 series in the Town Hall tomorrow evening. An…

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Convent Ball Plans

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 9 May 1939 · page 4

The annual Convent Ball will be held on Wednesday, June 14, and the initial meeting was held on Sunday afternoon to make arrangements. The…

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Amusements Robert Montgomery at Ozone Theatre

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 9 May 1939 · page 3

The timely problem of the wife who is called upon to give up a successful career in order to make a home for her husband, and who cannot bear the…

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Social Club Dance

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 10 May 1939 · page 4

The Beresford Social Club held a very successful dance in Tait's Masonic Hall on Wednesday evening, marking the commencement of a…

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Philharmonic Concert Moppy Choice Of Guest Artist

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 10 May 1939 · page 4

IN choosing Mr. Leslie Jephcolt to appear as the guest artist at their concert last night the Broken Hill Philharmonic Society made a happy choice. Mr. Je phcott favorably, impressed the audience from the moment he started singing his first number…

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Bobby Breen Star at Johnson's Theatre

Barrier Miner · Friday 12 May 1939 · page 2

Bobby Breen, Henry 'Armetta, and Leo Carrillo have the leading roles in "Fisherman's Wharf," which will be screened at Johnson's Theatre…

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Zinc Corporation Presentation Dance

Barrier Miner · Monday 15 May 1939 · page 5

There was a large attendance at the presentation dance of'ithe Zinc Corporation Employees Picnic, Committal at the Palais on Saturday night. H…

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Church of England Annual Ball

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 17 May 1939 · page 5

The St. Peter's Church of England annual ball will be held at the, Palais de Danse tonight. Dancing Will commence at 8.30 p.m., and continue until…

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Church of England Annual Ball

Barrier Miner · Thursday 18 May 1939 · page 6

More than 800 dancers attended the sixth annual Church of England ball in the Palais de Danse last night, lt was the most successful…

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Coincidence in Theatre Illness, Tragedy Auckland (N.z.)

Barrier Miner · Thursday 18 May 1939 · page 6

An extraordinary coincidence occurred at Gisborne. A woman saw a picture at a theatre showing the rescue of a man who…

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West Darling Ball Was Brilliant Success; Crinoline Frocks Return

Barrier Miner · Friday 19 May 1939 · page 2

ON many sides last night one heard remarks about the large crowd present at the Western Darling Picnic Race Club Ball in the Palais de Danse, and it occurred to me that another reason why there was less space than usual may have been been cause quite a number of those present were wearing crinoline frocks and hooped…

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Nicholls St. Church Concert

Barrier Miner · Friday 19 May 1939 · page 3

A splendid concert was held in the Methodist Hall on Wednesday night last in connection with the Nicholls Street Methodist Ladies' Guild. The…

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Amusements Ozone Pictures

Barrier Miner · Saturday 20 May 1939 · page 3

Henry Wilcoxon, Betty Furness, Sidney Blackmer and Evelyn Brent are featured in "The President's Mystery," which will be shown at the…

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Johnson's Theatre

Barrier Miner · Saturday 20 May 1939 · page 3

"Say It In French," co-starrnig flay Milland and Olympe Brachia, will have its final local screening at Johnson's Theatre tonight. Also…

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Social S Church Of England Ball Provided Bright Spectacle

Barrier Miner · Monday 22 May 1939 · page 4

BY fixing the date of their annual ball for WestDarling week,St.Peter's committee have, assured its sucess, for this is the brightest week in the whole social calendar, and a time when practically our whole dancing…

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