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

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1941

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Amusements Johnson's Pictures

Barrier Miner · Monday 24 March 1941 · page 2

An imposing cast, headed by Marlene Dietrich and James Stewart, will be seen in Universals "Destry Rides Again," which commences a season at…

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Children's Concert

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 24 March 1941 · page 6

The McCuloch Street Church was full last Wednesday evening when Mrs. C. B. Tompkins arranged a very enjoyable children's concert, proceeds being in aid…

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In Audience At St. Patrick's Night Concert

Barrier Miner · Monday 24 March 1941 · page 4

The St. Patrick's concert held in the Crystal Theatre on Monday night, March 17, was a great success. The Marist Brothers College boys…

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Amusements Johnson's Pictures

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 25 March 1941 · page 4

James Stewart appears in his first cowboy role in Universals "Destry Rides Again," the principal attraction at Johnson's Theatre. Mar[?]…

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Amusements Ozone Pictures

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 26 March 1941 · page 4

A running chain of comedy situations make up the fast-paced Warner film. "My Love Came Back." which commences its season at the Ozone…

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Successful A.L.P. Dance At Town Hall

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 26 March 1941 · page 5

At the ALP. Dance at the Town Hall on Saturday night it was obvious that this dance is every bit as popular , and almost as well-attened, as before the…

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A Page for The Womenfolk Farewell Dance to Trainees

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 26 March 1941 · page 4

This dance was held in the New Masonic on the night of Monday, March 17. and has been described to [?] as "a blaze of glory" The hall was…

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Big Crowd ln Merry Mood At South Football Club Dance

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 26 March 1941 · page 5

What a pleasure it is to walk into a dance hall at half past eight and find the floor already crowded with people This was the case at the South…

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Street Concert For "Tin Hats"

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 26 March 1941 · page 4

More and more people arc wearing the little Tin Hats now being sold for the special Comforts Fund appeal. There will be a big full day "Tin Hat Day" on…

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Amusements Ozone Pictures

Barrier Miner · Thursday 27 March 1941 · page 2

Olivia de Haveilland and Jeffrey Lynn have the featured roles in "My Love Came Back," the principal attraction at the Ozone Theatre. In the…

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Amusements Johnson's Pictures

Barrier Miner · Friday 28 March 1941 · page 2

James Stewart and Marlene Dictrich have the romantic leads in Universal's "Destry Rides Again," which concludes its season at Johnson's…

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Volley Ball Revival At The Y.M.C.A.

Barrier Miner · Friday 28 March 1941 · page 1

Volley ball has been introduced at the Y.M.C.A. with the general secretary (Mr. J. V. Gray) coachine the members of the Senior Prospectors'…

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Fine Response to Tin Hat Appeal Street Concert Tonight SO spontaneous was the response of the public to today's Tin Hat Appeal for the Fighting Forces Comforts Fund that by 11 o'clock this morning all tin hats at the distributing centre at the Town Hall had been collected. Sellers who did not have tin hats used collection tins

Barrier Miner · Friday 28 March 1941 · page 3

Today marked the close of the appeal of the local committee, which in co-operation with the South Australian branch, is endeavoring to raise…

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Band at South

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 29 March 1941 · page 4

The Silver City Ladies' Band will present a programme in the Patton Street Park tomorrow evening at 8.15 p m. Vocal and Instrumental items will be…

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Tramway Hall Dance

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 29 March 1941 · page 3

At the Tramway Hall tonight the P. and C. will conduct their usual fortnightly old time dance with an occasional fox trot. This will be a mad…

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A.l.p. Dance

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 29 March 1941 · page 4

The A.L.P. Women's Auxiliary will conduct its dance again in the Town Hall tonight. A Le Brum Berkhoiz's orchestra will supply the music. Vocal items will…

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Barrier Citizens' Band at North Rotunda

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 29 March 1941 · page 4

On Sunday afternoon at 3 p.m. the Barrier Citizens' Band will present a programme of popular music in the North Reserve. This concert will…

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South Football Club Ball to Be Repeated

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 29 March 1941 · page 4

The committee of the South Football Club have been requested to repeat the Birthday Ball which wax such a great success early in March. The club has…

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Amusements Ozone Pictures

Barrier Miner · Monday 31 March 1941 · page 2

Set amid a background of tropical fauna and flora. "Torrid Zone" is an exciting comedy-drama featuring James Cagney. Ann Sheridan and Pat…

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Tivoli Theatre

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 1 April 1941 · page 2

Another obstacle has delayed the preparation of the Tivoli Theatre as a picture house, this being the lod[?]ing of an appeal by opposing…

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