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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 6 June 1940 · page 7

Clarence E. Mulford's famous character, "Hopalong" Cassidy, is once moro brought to the screen in "Law of the Pampas," which will continue…

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Juvenile Ball for Local Schools

Barrier Miner · Thursday 6 June 1940 · page 3

To discuss a combined juvenile ball, a conference of the various Parents and Citizens' Association committees will he held for Thursday of next…

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Fighting Forces Ball on June 25 Comfort Fund Meeting

Barrier Miner · Thursday 6 June 1940 · page 2

ANOTHER, full meeting of the general committee of the Fighting Forces Comforts Fund was held at the Palace Hotel on…

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Basket Ball Tomorrow

Barrier Miner · Saturday 8 June 1940 · page 7

Games to be played in the South Basket Ball Association's competition tomorrow are— Morish Street Ground—Magpies v…

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Amusements Johnson's Pictures

Barrier Miner · Monday 10 June 1940 · page 2

"The Beachcomber," which opened on Saturday night at Johnson's Theatre, marks the highest point In the distingished career of the great…

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Police Ball on July 16

Barrier Miner · Monday 10 June 1940 · page 3

Preparations for the annual Police Hospital carnival ball are well in hand, report the secretary and president, Constables A. Ashton and…

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Gladys Moncrieff May Assist Local Comforts Fund Ball

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 11 June 1940 · page 2

There is every possibility that the Fighting Forces Ball may be delayed one day to Wednesday, June 26, to enable Miss Gladys Moncrieff to…

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Quartette Concert for War Funds

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 12 June 1940 · page 1

The Broken Hill Quartette Club at a meeting last night unanimously decided to hold a concert in the near future, the proceeds to be divided…

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Amusements Ozone Pictures

Barrier Miner · Thursday 13 June 1940 · page 6

Solution of the mystery which confronts Detective Nick Charles in "Another Thin Man," which is currently showing at the Ozone Theatre,…

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Johnson's Pictures

Barrier Miner · Friday 14 June 1940 · page 3

"Adventure In Diamond," featuring George Brent, Isa Miranda, John Loder, Nigel Bruce and Cecil Kelleway, and "They Shall Have Music,"…

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Amusements Ozone Pictures

Barrier Miner · Friday 14 June 1940 · page 3

"Another Thin Min," with William Powell, Myrna Loy, Virginia Grey, Otto Kruger and C. Aubrey Smith in the main roles, and "They Drive By…

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Amusements Ozone Pictures

Barrier Miner · Saturday 15 June 1940 · page 6

Annabella and Robert, Young are co-starred and Walter Connolly, Reginald Owen, Gene Lockhart, Arthur Trcacher and Billie Burke are…

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Ozone Pictures

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 18 June 1940 · page 2

Filmed in technicolor, "Drums' Along the Mohawk," current attrition at the Ozone Theatre, is tilled with vibrant, action. Highlights of…

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Amusements Johnson's Pictures

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 18 June 1940 · page 2

"Swiss Fitmily Robinson," which will conclude its season at johnson's Theatre tonight, is a dramatic adventure story, of a family who are…

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Gladys Moncrieff Concert

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 18 June 1940 · page 4

Not the least important item at Gladys Moncrieff concerts are the delightful frocks and flowers. Gladys Moncrieff has an effective and…

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Successful Red Cross Dance At Silverton

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 19 June 1940 · page 4

Proceeds of a Red Cross dance at Silverton on Saturday night and donations made by those present and employees of Mundi Mundi Station…

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Quartette Concert for War Funds

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 19 June 1940 · page 2

Tho Broken Hill Quartette Club at a meeting last night decided to hold a concert at the Town Hall on Thursday, July 18, the proceeds of which…

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Amusements Ozone Pictures

Barrier Miner · Thursday 20 June 1940 · page 4

"Drums Along the Mohawk," featuring Claudette Colbert, Henry Fonda, Edna May Oliver, Eddie Collins and John Carradine, and "Young…

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Making Modern Theatre Remodelling Old Crystal

Barrier Miner · Thursday 20 June 1940 · page 4

AFTER some delay work on the renovation of the Crystal Theatre is now proceeding rapidly. It is planned to transiorm the building into an…

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Menuhin Concert Nets £2000

Barrier Miner · Thursday 20 June 1940 · page 2

SYDNEY, Thursday.—The concert of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra at which Yehudi Menuhin, famous violinist, appeared last night, resulted…

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