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

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1941

878 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 14 of 44

Umpire Hit By Cricket Ball

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 28 April 1941 · page 5

When umpire Charlie Dartley was hit by a cricket ball at the Zine Oval on Saturday afternoon he sustained injuries to his head and had to be taken to the…

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The Picture Shows From Song-and-dance to Drama

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 28 April 1941 · page 3

Although he appeared on Broadway in several productions. Dan Dailey. junr., juvenile lead in "The Captain Is a Lady." now showing at the Ozone Theatre. never…

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At Quartette Concert

Barrier Miner · Monday 28 April 1941 · page 4

The highlight of the Quartette Club concert held last Tuesday was the singing of the visiting artist, Alan Coad, and the audience quickly…

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Amusements Ozone Pictures

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 29 April 1941 · page 2

Mickey Rooney has the starring role in "Young Tom Edison," which commences a season of three nights at the Ozone[?] Theatre tonight. The…

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Amusements Johnson's Pictures

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 30 April 1941 · page 4

Weaving an exciting story around the thrilling adventures of a young cowhand mid his two buddies who pose as outlaws in order to avenge…

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Old Scholars to Hold Dance

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 30 April 1941 · page 4

At the conclusion of the bowls competition of the Burke Ward Old Scholars' Association on Monday night a women's committee was…

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Quartette Club Concert

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 30 April 1941 · page 4

Regular concert patrons of this city were delighted to see the [?]onunecement of the concert season, when it opened at the Town Hall last Tuesday…

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Amusements Ozone Pictures

Barrier Miner · Thursday 1 May 1941 · page 6

Concluding at the Ozone Theatre tonight is "Young Tom Edison," starring Mickey Rooney and featuring Pay Bainter, George Bancroft,…

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Back to Burke Dance

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 1 May 1941 · page 4

At the Tramway Hall on Saturday night the Burke Ward old Scholars will commence a series of "Back to Burke" old style dances with an occasional fox…

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Amusements Ozone Pictures

Barrier Miner · Saturday 3 May 1941 · page 4

Basil Radford and Naunton Wayne, brilliant comedy stars of the English productions, "The Lady Vanishes," and "Night Train to Munich," are…

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Back to Burke Dance

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 3 May 1941 · page 6

At the Tramway Hall tonight the Burke Ward Old scholars will commence a series of Back to Burke Ward special dances. Special prizes will be…

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Juvenile Dance Class to Resume

Barrier Miner · Saturday 3 May 1941 · page 3

The returned soldiers' juvenile dance class will enter its seventh year when it reopens at the Returned Soldiers' Hall on Wednesday, May 7,…

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Convent Ball

Barrier Miner · Monday 5 May 1941 · page 4

A meeting of the committee of the Convent Ball was held at the Convent yesterday afternoon. The Rev. Father Higgins presided. The joint presidents,…

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Old Scholars' Dance

Barrier Miner · Monday 5 May 1941 · page 1

The "Back to Burke Ward" dance held in the Tramway Hall on Saturday night was well attended and was highly successful. The music, supplied by…

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Amusements Ozone Pictures

Barrier Miner · Monday 5 May 1941 · page 2

Concluding at the Ozone Theatre tonight is the film "The Crooks Tour," featuring the British comedy stars Basil Radford and Naunton Wayne…

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Wool Shed Dance At Buckalow; War Fund Effort

Barrier Miner · Monday 5 May 1941 · page 4

THE object of the Western Darling Picnic Race Club's war effort is to raise £850 to purchase a three-ton dressing station mobile unit. To further this aim a woolshed dance was held at Buckalow, the property of Mr. J. Smith, on Saturday night…

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Philharmonic Concert

Barrier Miner · Monday 5 May 1941 · page 4

The Philharmonic Society, under the baton of Mrs. J. J. Morgan, L.A.B., A.T.C.L., with Miss Dorothy Watson, A.Mus.A., as accompaniste,…

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Convent Ball

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 6 May 1941 · page 3

A meeting of the committee was held at the Convent on Sunday afternoon. The Rev. Father Higgins presided. The joint-presidents. Mesdames A. L. Hill and E…

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Amusements Ozonk Pictures

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 6 May 1941 · page 4

"Broadway Melody of 1940" will make its debut at the Ozone Theatre tonight. One of the greatest dancing combinations of the screen, Fred…

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"Trial by Jury" at Crystal Theatre

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 6 May 1941 · page 4

On the Ofension of the visit to Broken Hill of Dr. N. T. Gilroy. Archbishop of Sydney, during next week-end, arrangements have been…

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