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

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1940

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Police Ball on July 16

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 28 May 1940 · page 2

Plans are being pushed by the local police to boost their ball to be held at the Palais de Danse on Tuesday, July 16..Proceeds will be in aid of…

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Johnson's Pictures

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 29 May 1940 · page 4

Loretta Young land David Niven are co-starred in "Eternally Yours," which will open at Johnson's Theatre tonight. Niven is a young magician,…

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Amusements Ozone Pictures

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 29 May 1940 · page 4

"Sherlock Holmes,"with Basil Rathbone in the titie role, and featuring Nigel Bruce, Ida Lupino, Alan Marshal and George Zucco, will…

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Convent Ball Plans

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 29 May 1940 · page 2

Most outstanding feature of the Corivent Ball, which will be conducted at the Palais de Danse on Tuesday night, will be the presentation of…

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Theatre Appeals Not Proceeded With

Barrier Miner · Thursday 30 May 1940 · page 2

When the appeals against a determination of the Theatres and Films Commission came before Judge Stacy today, he was informed by Mr. K. E…

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Ozone Pictures

Barrier Miner · Friday 31 May 1940 · page 2

Bringing together again the cast and director who made ''Four Daugh ters" a screen hit," Warner Brothers "Daughters Courageous" will continue…

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Amusements Johnson's Pictures

Barrier Miner · Friday 31 May 1940 · page 2

"Eternally Yours," co-starring David Niven and Loretta Young, and "Oh, Johnny, How You Can Love," will conclude their season at…

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Annual Concerts of Combined Schools

Barrier Miner · Friday 31 May 1940 · page 4

Arrangements for the combined primary schools concerts to be held in October were discussed at a meeting of the Headmasters and Head…

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Johnson's Pictures

Barrier Miner · Saturday 1 June 1940 · page 6

Joan Bennett is cast iii a light comedy role as the heroine of "The Housekeeper's Daughter," which will have its initial screening at…

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Amusements Ozone Pictures

Barrier Miner · Saturday 1 June 1940 · page 6

The cast of "Four Daughters" has returned to the Ozone Theatre in "Daughters Courageous," which will conclude its season tonight. Priscilla,…

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Convent Ball on

Barrier Miner · Saturday 1 June 1940 · page 3

The annual Convent Ball will he held at the Palais de Danae on Tuesday night. There are a number, of debutantes to be presented. The ball…

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Amusements Johnson's Pictures

Barrier Miner · Monday 3 June 1940 · page 2

Leading roles in "The Housekeeper's Daughter," which will continue as the main attraction at Johnson's Theatre tonight, are held by…

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11 Debutantes for Convent Ball

Barrier Miner · Monday 3 June 1940 · page 4

Eleven debutantes will be presented at the annual Convent Ball which will be conducted at the Palais de Danse tomorrow night. Dancing will be…

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To Make Debut Tomorrow Night Some of the Debutantes, who are to be presented at the annual Convent Ball in the Palais tomorrow night

Barrier Miner · Monday 3 June 1940 · page 4

Rita Davis…

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Convent Ball Tonight

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 4 June 1940 · page 4

Dancing at the Convent Ball to bo held in the Palais de Danse tonight will be conducted from 8 p.m. till, 1 a.m. Mr. J.'Burns will be M.C. and…

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New Manager For. Johnson's Theatre

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 4 June 1940 · page 4

After Managing Johhson's Theatre (Broken Hill Theatres Pty. Ltd.) for Over three years. Mr. Don Mcinnes is to leave Broken Hill shortly. His…

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Ozone Pictures

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 5 June 1940 · page 4

"Tarzan Find a Son," with Johnny Weissmuller, Maureen O'Sullivan, John Sheffield, Ian Hunter and Henry Wilcoxon in the leading roles, and…

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Amusements Johnson's Pictures

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 5 June 1940 · page 4

The romantic Argentine background of the new "Hopalong Cassidy" outdoor drama, "Law of the Pampas," is enhanced by four new songs which…

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Crowd Of 500 At Annual Convent Ball

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 5 June 1940 · page 4

A CROWD of more than 500 attended the annual Convent Ball at the Palais de Danse last night. Dancing commenced at 8 o'clock and…

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Ozone Pictures

Barrier Miner · Thursday 6 June 1940 · page 7

" 'Sons of the Sea,' all British born, sailing every ocean, laughing foes to scorn; they may build their ships, my lads, and think they know the…

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