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

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1940

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Children's Concert

Western Grazier · Friday 30 August 1940 · page 2

On Saturday night last the Childrens Concert, organised by Mrs E. Wills and Mrs W. Boland (junr) was played to an audience that filled…

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Successful Concert for War Efforts

Barrier Miner · Friday 30 August 1940 · page 3

OF the varied items presented at last night's concert arranged by Mrs. J. J. Davoren in aid of the Red Cross Society and…

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Amusements Johnson's Pictures

Barrier Miner · Saturday 31 August 1940 · page 4

A breezy, sophisticated treatment of the familiar Enoch Arden theme bristling with modern trimmings and delightful plot twists is given the…

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Amusements Johnson's Pictures

Barrier Miner · Monday 2 September 1940 · page 2

With a thrilling story of mystery and adventure as its basis, RICO Radio's "The Saint Takes Over," reveals itself as the best of the exploits…

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Aero Club Ball Splendid Effort

Barrier Miner · Monday 2 September 1940 · page 4

BALLS being legion these days, committees naturally tremble at the spectre of failure, but week after week we have to report the complete success of some dance or other for patriotic purposes. This week we…

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Stanley McKay's Gaieties At Crystal Theatre

Barrier Miner · Monday 2 September 1940 · page 2

A CROWDED house greeted Stanley McKay's Gaieties when the company opened its local season at the Crystal Theatre on Saturday night, and judging by the applause accorded the numerous members of the cast the programme was appreciated to the…

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Splendid Concert For Army Queen Full Week of Entertainment

Barrier Miner · Monday 2 September 1940 · page 4

THE past week has buen ono brimming with entertainment Monday and Tuesday night saw two different programmes…

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Amusements Johnson's Pictures

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 3 September 1940 · page 4

The most mysterious figure in police records, the Saint, returns to the screen in RKO Radio's "The Saint Takes Over," now showing at John…

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Near East As War Theatre Speculation By Observers Axis Search for Vital. Spot (Special to''The Miner") LONDON, September 2

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 3 September 1940 · page 1

BRITISH bombers yesterday made a succession of raids on Asab in Eritrea, says a communique issued in Cairo today. There is much speculation as to the intention of the…

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Amusements Johnson's Pictures

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 4 September 1940 · page 4

George Sanders and Wendy Barrie have the leading roles in "The Saint Takes Over," now showing at Johnson's and Metropole Theatres. This…

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Amusements Ozone Pictures

Barrier Miner · Thursday 5 September 1940 · page 6

"The Old Maid," co-starring Bette Davis and Miriam Hopkins, will have its first local showing at the Ozone Theatre tonight. Filmed by Warner…

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DANCE and EUCHRE

Western Grazier · Friday 6 September 1940 · page 2

Last Saturday saw the final of the series of the dances and euchre parties held in St John's Hall. As in former functions this was…

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Amusements Ozone Pictures

Barrier Miner · Friday 6 September 1940 · page 2

Bette Davis, Miriam Hopkins and George Brent are co-starred in Warner Brothers' "The Old Maid," now showing at the Ozone Theatre. The…

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Housewives' Dance

Barrier Miner · Saturday 7 September 1940 · page 3

The Housewives' Association will hold a Cinderella Ball at the Trades Hall tonight. A special feature will be the final of a waltzing competition…

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Amusements Ozone Pictures

Barrier Miner · Saturday 7 September 1940 · page 4

Bette Davis and Minan Hopkins in "The Old Maid" with the Dead End Kids in "On Dress Parade" will conclude at the Ozone Theatre tonight…

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Trophies Presented Annual Tennis Dance

Barrier Miner · Saturday 7 September 1940 · page 5

A LARGE crowd of tennis players and followers attended at the New Masonic Hall on Thursday night to take part in…

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Amusements Ozone Pictures

Barrier Miner · Monday 9 September 1940 · page 2

The ever-living melodies of "Rose Marie" are again brought to the screen by Nelson Eddy and Jeanette MacDonald at the Ozone Theatre…

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Patriotic Concert by Philharmonic Society

Barrier Miner · Monday 9 September 1940 · page 4

Following on the success of its recent subscribers' concert, the Philharmonic Society has organised a patriotic concert to be given in the Town…

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Amusements Ozone Pictures

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 11 September 1940 · page 4

Showine at the Ozone Theaire for the last time tonight will be the musical film, "Rose Marie." co-starring Jeanette MacDonald and Nelson…

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Amusements Johnson's Pictures

Barrier Miner · Thursday 12 September 1940 · page 5

Commencing a three-nights' season at Johnson's Theatre tonight will be "Hopalong" Cassidy featured in Paramount's romance, "Hidden Gold."…

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