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

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1940

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Amusements Ozone Pictures

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 14 August 1940 · page 4

" Juarez " will be shown for the last time tonight at the Ozone Theatre and will also be screened at the Hillside Theatre. The sup…

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Philharmonic Society Concert

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 14 August 1940 · page 4

An entertaining programme is promised at the Broken Hill Philharmonic Society's concert to be held at Town Hall on Thursday night. In…

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Amusements Johnson's Pictures

Barrier Miner · Thursday 15 August 1940 · page 6

Unique in treatment and theme. Columbia's "Golden Boy" will commence a season at Johnson's Theatre tonight. The film is a stirring roman…

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Philharmonic Society Concert

Barrier Miner · Thursday 15 August 1940 · page 1

For their second concert of the 1940 series the Philharmonic Society promises a feast of vocal and instrumental numbers at the Town Hall to…

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Bookmakers' Ball

Barrier Miner · Friday 16 August 1940 · page 3

The Bookmakers' Ball to be held at the Palais next Tuesday night promises to be one of the outstanding entertainments of the year. It…

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DANCE and EUCHRE

Western Grazier · Friday 16 August 1940 · page 2

The Dance and Euchre held in he Oddfellows' Hall last Saturday, was well patronized. This function was organised by…

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Amusements Ozone Pictures

Barrier Miner · Friday 16 August 1940 · page 4

Robert Young and Ann Sothern as a respective ranch manager and a show girl, are the chief characters in "Maisie," now showing at the…

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Successful Concert By Philharmonic Society

Barrier Miner · Friday 16 August 1940 · page 3

MAKING her debut as a soloist at the Broken Hill Philharmonic Society's concert last night. Miss Joyce Reed astounded the large audience with the quality of her beautiful contralto voice. Her appearance was awaited with interest, but none expected the…

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Amusements Ozone Pictures

Barrier Miner · Saturday 17 August 1940 · page 2

Tonight will be the final screening at the Ozone Theatre and Hillside Theatre of "Andy Hardy Gets Spring Fever," featuring Mickey Rooney as…

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Dance at Yanco Glen

Barrier Miner · Saturday 17 August 1940 · page 4

A dance will be held at Yanco Glen tonight in aid of the Queen of the Army. (Miss Barbara Brougham). Novelties and sideshows will be pro…

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Bookies' Ball

Barrier Miner · Monday 19 August 1940 · page 1

One of the best dance entertainments for the year is promised at the Bookies Ball to be held at the Palais de Danse tomorrow night. The pro…

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Amusements Ozone Pictures

Barrier Miner · Monday 19 August 1940 · page 4

Myrna Loy and Robert Taylor costar in the rollicking comedy "Lucky Night,'' commencing at the Ozone Theatre tonight. An hilarious story…

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Happy Party At Teachers' Dance; Patriotic Gesture

Barrier Miner · Monday 19 August 1940 · page 4

THE Barrier Teachers' Confederation, as a patriotic gesture, handed over the proceeds of their dance last Thursday night to the Queen of the Navy (Miss Marie O'Keeffe), and calling in after the Philharmonic Concert…

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Helpers For Mrs. Davoren's Concert

Barrier Miner · Monday 19 August 1940 · page 4

Those assisting with the concert organised by Mrs. J. J. Davoren for August 29 in the Town Hall are:— Stall conveners.—Flowers. Miss H…

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Amusements Ozone Pictures

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 20 August 1940 · page 4

In "Lucky Night," now showing at the Ozone Theatre, Robert Taylor costars for the first time with Myrna Loy. In the film, Robert Taylor enters…

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Bookies' Ball Tonight

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 20 August 1940 · page 2

The Bookies' Ball to be held at the Palais de Danse tonight should prove one of the most entertaining functions for the year. The proceeds are in aid…

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Reviving Glory Of Crystal Theatre Gala Reopening on Saturday Night Transformation Has Been Effected

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 20 August 1940 · page 4

A REVIVAL of the popularity and the glory it knew many years ago when it was the Mecca of all amusement lovers, will be experienced by the Crystal Theatre when it is reopened on Saturday night next. The theatre…

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Amusements Ozone Pictures

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 21 August 1940 · page 4

With Myrna Loy in her funniest role, and Robert Taylor making an abrupt departure from his recent dramatic roles. "Lucky Night" brings…

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Bookies' Ball Was Big Success

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 21 August 1940 · page 4

The Bookies' Ball held at the Palais de Danse last night was an outstanding success. Although nothing has been finalised, the Queen of Recruits…

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