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

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1940

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Wilcannia Pictures

Western Grazier · Friday 5 July 1940 · page 2

On Wednesday, the Film Submarine D—In which formed part of the programme at the Wilcannia Pictures caused much interest, and was very…

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Amusements Johnson's Pictures

Barrier Miner · Friday 5 July 1940 · page 4

Starring Gary Cooper, and with Andrea Leeds and David Niven heading, an unusually important cast. Samuel Goldwyn's new adventure…

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Amusements Johnson's Pictures

Barrier Miner · Saturday 6 July 1940 · page 3

"The Real Glory," which will have its final screening at Johnson's Theatre tonight, is an adventure story based on the heroic exploits of the…

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Ozone Pictures

Barrier Miner · Monday 8 July 1940 · page 2

The struggles of a family to find a place of security for themselves in a highly industrialised world form the theme of "The Grapes of Wrath,"…

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Amusements Johnson's Pictures

Barrier Miner · Monday 8 July 1940 · page 2

Charlas Starrett, hard-riding out door setion star, plays a different sort of role in Columbia's exciting new drama, "The Thundering West,"…

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Right on with the Dance

Barrier Miner · Monday 8 July 1940 · page 4

IF you are one of a committee perplexed as to whether to go on with the dance or cancel it, or a member of the public undecid…

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The Police Ball

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 9 July 1940 · page 3

It is expected that a large crowd will attend the Police Ball to be held at the Palais de Danse on Tuesday next, July 10. Much time, and thought…

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London Orchestra In Serious Plight LONDON, July 8

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 9 July 1940 · page 3

To enable the London Philharmonio. Orchestra to carry.oh, Mischel Cherniavsky has appealed, to all musiclovers throughout. the Dominions, to…

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Around the Shows Ozone Pictures

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 9 July 1940 · page 2

Henry Fonda, Jane Darwell. John Carradine, Charley Grapewin, Dorris Bowden and Russell Simpson have the leading roles in "The Grapes of…

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Princesses Dance At Village Concert

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 10 July 1940 · page 4

LONDON. July 8—Princess Elizabeth and Margaret Rose took nart today in a concert in aid of the Minesweepers' Comforts Fund, held at the…

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Amusements Johnson's Pictures

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 10 July 1940 · page 4

Charles Starrett's latest film."The Thundering West," and "The Courageous Dr. Christian," starring Jean Hersholt, will have their final…

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Amusements Johnson's Pictures

Barrier Miner · Thursday 11 July 1940 · page 6

Like Dean Swift's immortal work, Fleischer's "Gulliver's Travels." which will commence its season at Johnson's Theatre tonight, is a textile…

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Amusements Ozone Pictures

Barrier Miner · Friday 12 July 1940 · page 4

The struggle of two young Americans to reach stardom in Hollywood forms the theme of "Star Dust." which is the current attraction at the…

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Military Ball Farewell To Recruits

Western Grazier · Friday 12 July 1940 · page 2

Despite erratic weather conditions during the day and night—it blew dust all day and rained heavy showers at night—this Ball was well…

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The Police Ball on

Barrier Miner · Friday 12 July 1940 · page 2

Arrangements for the bolding of the Police. Hospital Carnival Ball of 1940 are almost complete, and members of the force are looking forward…

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Local and General Dance and EUCHRE

Western Grazier · Friday 12 July 1940 · page 2

Saturday night the third of a series of six fortnightly dances, held in St. John's Hall was again well attended. This will be the last of the…

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Quartette Club Concert

Barrier Miner · Friday 12 July 1940 · page 2

To assist the funds of the Red Cross, the Y.M.C.A. and the Fighting Forces Comforts Fund the Quartette Club will present a concert in the…

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Amusements Johnson's Pictures

Barrier Miner · Saturday 13 July 1940 · page 4

"Gulliver's Travels," Jonathan Swift's amazing adventure story of the English sailor's Odyssey in the land of miniature people, which is…

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Dance for Queen of Army

Barrier Miner · Saturday 13 July 1940 · page 4

Arrangements have been made to hold a dance on Saturday. Julv 27. in the woolshed at Yalcowinna Station in aid of the Fighting Forces…

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Johnson's Pictures

Barrier Miner · Monday 15 July 1940 · page 2

So popular has it been during its season at Johnson's Theatre, "Gulliver's Travels" has been extended for another night's showing. It will…

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