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

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1940

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Amusements Johnson's Pictures

Barrier Miner · Thursday 22 August 1940 · page 6

"Three Smart Girls Grow Up" now showing, at Johnson's Theatre combines, gay romance, beautiful music and sparkling comedy. Deanna Dur…

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Local Children Active In Band Of Hope

Barrier Miner · Thursday 22 August 1940 · page 4

MORE than 16,500 children, including 600 from Broken Hill, sat for the examinations condue ted by the New South Wales Band of Hope Union and the Young People's Temperance Educational Council under the auspices of the Department of Education in…

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Successful Concert at Baptist Church

Barrier Miner · Thursday 22 August 1940 · page 5

An excellent programme of musical items brought the Red, White and Blue Fair at the Chapple Street Baptist Church to a successful conclusion…

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Children's Ball

Western Grazier · Friday 23 August 1940 · page 2

This Plain and Fancy Dress Ball, organised by the Parents and Citizens Association, was held in the Oddfellows Hall on the 16th inst, the children…

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Amusements Johnson's Pictures

Barrier Miner · Friday 23 August 1940 · page 2

"Three Smart Girls Grow Up," starring Deanna Durbin, and the supporting feature, "Konga, the Wild Stallion," with Fred Stone in the…

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Local and General Dance and Euchre

Western Grazier · Friday 23 August 1940 · page 2

Evidence that the Dance and Euchre held in St. John's Hall each fortnight still retain their popularity, was borne out by the many dancers and euchre…

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Amusements Johnson's Pictures

Barrier Miner · Saturday 24 August 1940 · page 5

Showing for only one night at Johnson's Theatre arid the Metropole Theatre is "Golden Gloves," with Richard Denning, Jean'Cagney, Robert…

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Dance at Silverton for Queen of Navy

Barrier Miner · Saturday 24 August 1940 · page 5

A very successful dance social was held on Saturday night last at Silverton in aid of funds for Miss M. O'Keeffe. Queen of the Navy. Music…

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Amusements Johnson's Pictures

Barrier Miner · Monday 26 August 1940 · page 3

Commencing tonight at Johnson's Theatre for a season of six nights is the sophisticated marital comedy "My Favorite Wife," co-starring…

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Aero Club Ball

Barrier Miner · Monday 26 August 1940 · page 3

All arrangements are complete for the Aero Club's effort, in aid of the Queen of the Air—a ball to be held in the New Masonic Hall tomorrow…

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Concert at Town Hall

Barrier Miner · Monday 26 August 1940 · page 4

The cream of local musical talent has been secured for Thursday night's grand concert at tho Town Hallen aid of the Red Cross and Queen of…

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Amusements Ozone Pictures

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 27 August 1940 · page 4

Don Ameche and Andrea Leeds portray the romantic leads in 20th Century-Fox technicolor film "Swanee River," showing air the Ozone Theatre…

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Aero Club Ball

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 27 August 1940 · page 1

The Aero Club Ball, which will be held at the New Masonic Hall tonight, promises to be one of the highlights of the year. The proceeds will…

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Amusements Johnson's Pictures

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 28 August 1940 · page 4

The hilarious complications which arise when a supposedly long-dead wife suddenly confronts her husband on the night of his honeymoon with…

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War Area Pictures

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 28 August 1940 · page 3

LATEST WAR PICTURES.—Top —English women M.Ps. inspecting haddocks when they visited an army cookery school as the guests of the War Office. The lunch enjoyed by the guests was cooked by the trainees. Above—Jack Tar, home on leave, stops to talk to a young…

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Metford Picnic Races and Dance

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 28 August 1940 · page 2

On Saturday a picnic race meeting and woolshed dance were held at Metford in aid of the Fighting Forces Comforts Fund (Queen of the Army)…

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Amusements Johnson's Pictures

Barrier Miner · Thursday 29 August 1940 · page 6

A romantic team, represented by Irene Dunne. Cary Grant, Randolph Scott and Gail Patrick, holds the spotlight in RKO. Radio's "My…

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Mrs. Davoren's Concert at Town Hall

Barrier Miner · Thursday 29 August 1940 · page 1

At the concert to be presented by Mrs. J. J. Davoren at the Town Hall tonight some of the best local artists will appear. Vocal and instrumental…

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Amusements Ozone Pictures

Barrier Miner · Friday 30 August 1940 · page 4

Concluding tonight at the Ozone Theatre will be "Swanee River," a technicolor film, co-starring Don Ameche arid Andrea Leeds. The story…

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Dave at Crystal Theatre

Barrier Miner · Friday 30 August 1940 · page 3

Laughter will be the keynote of Stanley McKay's "Gaieties" performance at the New Crystal Theatre tomorrow night, when Dave (Fred…

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