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

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1939

317 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 7 of 16

Basket Ball

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 28 June 1939 · page 2

A meeting of people interested in the formation of a basket ball association in Broken Hill has been called for tomorrow night. It will be held…

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S.M. Rebukes Youth Indecent Language At Movie Ball

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 28 June 1939 · page 2

"I consider your conduct disgraceful. People cannot go to the Palais without being insulted by youths like you. I have previously expressed…

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Y.m.c.a. Boys' Concert

Barrier Miner · Thursday 29 June 1939 · page 4

The Y.M.C.A. Ladies' Auxiliary has decided, because of the influenza epidemic to cancel the mother and son tea which was arranged for Saturday…

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Zinc Orchestra for S.a. Country Tour

Barrier Miner · Friday 30 June 1939 · page 2

Members of the Zine Corporation Orchestra, accompanied by several local artists including Vincent Mercia, Cliff Neate and Alan Burke will…

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Social Si Smart Frocking; Bright Dancing; Gay Decorations At Movie Ball

Barrier Miner · Monday 3 July 1939 · page 4

THE Movie Ball held in the Palais last Tuesday night was ine of the brightest functions of the year, and no small part of its success was due to the Vice-Regal patronage under which it was held…

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Popular Concert At Y.M.C.A.

Barrier Miner · Monday 3 July 1939 · page 3

The Y.M.C.A. lounge was well filled on Saturday night with an interested, amused, and very happy audience. The function was a concert organised…

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Golf Club Ball

Barrier Miner · Friday 7 July 1939 · page 2

So thoroughly did the dancers at the Golf Club's annual ball in the New Masonic Hall, last night enjoy themselves that a suggestion that…

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The Police Ball

Barrier Miner · Friday 7 July 1939 · page 2

The annual police carnival hall is being arranged to take place at the Palais de Danae on Tuesday, August 22. The police force put much effort…

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Death and Funeral of Mr. George Ball

Barrier Miner · Friday 7 July 1939 · page 3

The death occurred yesterday of Mr. George Ball (76). Mr. Bair, who was born in Australia, was employed on a number of stations in the district…

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New Holding Ball Rule Ruining Game

Barrier Miner · Saturday 8 July 1939 · page 8

LEAGUE football has slipped so far back in standard this season that its only salvation from further deterioration in the next few years lies in elimination of the contentious holding rule. I have formed this opinion…

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Methodist Concert

Western Grazier · Saturday 8 July 1939 · page 2

The Methodist Concert, advertised for Tuesday, July 4, duly came off on that date, and [?] successful. There was on excellent audience, and the…

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Mouth Organ Band Fancy Dress Frolic

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 12 July 1939 · page 4

A most successful fancy dress fiolic was held by the 2BH Mouth Organ Bands in Tait's [?] Hall on Saturday night last.--Competition…

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Local and General Bachelors' Ball

Western Grazier · Saturday 15 July 1939 · page 2

The Wilcannia and District Bachelors held their third bail in the Oddfellows' Hall on Monday evening 10th July, and it again proved to be a most…

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The Police Ball

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 18 July 1939 · page 3

Always one of the outstanding social functions, and an entertainment that is looked forward to among dancers, is the annual Police Hospital…

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Nicola to Open at Cry5tal Theatre

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 19 July 1939 · page 3

The booking of seats is moving along at Savery's for the Great Nicola season opening at the Crystal Theatre on Saturday next. Nicola…

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Why She Didn't Dance To Hitler's Orders ROME, July 18

Barrier Miner · Thursday 20 July 1939 · page 6

MIRIAM Verne, the American dancer, explained yesterday why she failed to appear in Munich on Saturday in "The…

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Younger Set to Conduct Ball

Barrier Miner · Friday 21 July 1939 · page 3

The Younger Set of the Country Women's Association will conduct a ball in the New Masonic Hall on August 1. The proceeds will go to…

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The Bachelors' Ball a Very Successful Function

Western Grazier · Saturday 22 July 1939 · page 2

The Wilcannia and District Bachelors held their third ball in the Oddfellows' Hall on Monday evening, [?] July, and once again, [?] proved to be a…

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Nicola Mystifies At Crystal Theatre

Barrier Miner · Monday 24 July 1939 · page 2

MYSTIFIED beyond all expectations the large crowd at the Crystal Theatre on Saturday night greeted the great Nicola with spontaneous applause which was fully merited by the famous magician and his supporting artists, including a bevy of…

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Successful C.W.A. Ball At Tibooburra

Barrier Miner · Monday 24 July 1939 · page 4

THE Country Women's Association Ball held in the Albert Hall (Tibooburra) on July 14 proved a great social success…

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