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

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1942

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Amusements Johnson's Pictures

Barrier Miner · Friday 2 January 1942 · page 4

"The Man Who Lost Himself," which is now showing at Johnson's, gives Brian Aherne ample scope to show his talent for comedy. He plays two…

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Impromptu Dance "Sydney" Fund Benefits

Western Grazier · Friday 2 January 1942 · page 1

On the night of Boxing Day an impromptu dance was held in the Oddfellows' Hall. This pleasant function held in lied of the Broken Hill…

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Amusements Johnson's Pictures

Barrier Miner · Saturday 3 January 1942 · page 4

One of the raciest and rowdiest comedy films ever to be made in Hollywood, "Our Wife," will open at Johnson's tonight. Suave Melvyn…

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Amusements Ozone Pictures

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 6 January 1942 · page 3

"Ice-Capades," which is now showing at Ozone, introduces a charming new skating star. Dorothy Lewis, and a team of skating celebrities. These…

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Amusements Johnson's Pictures

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 7 January 1942 · page 2

Gloria Jean, talented young singer, comes to Johnson's tonight in "A Little Bit of Heaven." It was directed by Joe Pasternak, who was in…

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Amusements Johnson's Pictures

Barrier Miner · Thursday 8 January 1942 · page 4

Twelve-year-old singer Gloria Jeans is the star of "Little Bit ot Heaven." which is now showing at Johnson's. Her best number is "Dawn of…

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Amusements Johnson's Pictures

Barrier Miner · Friday 9 January 1942 · page 2

"All that Money Can Buy," which is now showing at Johnson's, is an cerie film, remarkable for unusual photography. It is a fanciful story;…

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Flannel Dance Successful Function

Western Grazier · Friday 9 January 1942 · page 1

The flannel dance which was organised by the Women's Hospital Auxiliary, and held in the Oddfellows' Hall on New Year's Eve was the…

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Amusements Johnson's Pictures

Barrier Miner · Saturday 10 January 1942 · page 4

One of the most exciting stories in American fiction springs into vivid, powerful reality with the screening of the gripping novel, "Shepherd of…

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Amusements Ozone Pictures

Barrier Miner · Monday 12 January 1942 · page 4

With practically the same cast as the last South American musicnl comedy, "That Night In Rio" is now showing at Ozone. However, in this…

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Amusements Ozone Pictures

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 13 January 1942 · page 2

Even more spectacular than its predecessor, "That Night in Rio," which is now showing at Ozone, presents Don Ameche in a dual role—one as…

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Amusements Johnson's Pictures

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 14 January 1942 · page 2

Hailed as Australia's first streamlined, sophisticated comedy-drama, "That Certain Something" will open at Johnson's tonight. It is the story…

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Cooling System At Johnson's Theatre

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 14 January 1942 · page 2

To increase the air circulation, two large fans have been installed in Johnson's Theatre. They have been placed near the stage in a position…

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Children's Dance

Western Grazier · Friday 16 January 1942 · page 1

This dance, held in the Oddfellows Hall last Friday, served a dual purpose. It not only provided a happy night for the kiddies, but realised a…

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Citizens' Band Annual Meeting

Barrier Miner · Monday 19 January 1942 · page 2

The annual meeting of the Barrier Citizens' Band was held in the band-room on Sunday morning, the chairman (Mr. R. Parker) presiding over…

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Amusements Ozone Pictures

Barrier Miner · Saturday 24 January 1942 · page 3

The name "Frog" Millhouse has become synonymous with Smiley Burnette—in fact, he is better known las "Frog" than by his own name. In…

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Dance and Euchre

Western Grazier · Friday 30 January 1942 · page 1

The dance last Monday in the Oddfellows' Hall was rather a surprise considering the number of young men who have left Wiclannia. Among the…

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Motion Pictures an Essential Industry

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 11 February 1942 · page 4

NEW YORK, February 10.— The director of the Selective Service Board (Brigadier-General Hershey) has ruled that motion pictures are an…

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Killed While Dance Band Played

Barrier Miner · Thursday 12 February 1942 · page 2

LONDON, February 11.—Dance tunes blaring from a radio in her room drowned the cries of blonde Evelyn Oatley. 24, who was found…

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Amusements Ozone Pictures

Barrier Miner · Thursday 12 February 1942 · page 4

Hollywood burlesques itself in "Scatterbrain," the comedy success now showing at Ozone. Judy Canova has the lead as a hill billy who is…

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