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

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1942

381 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 11 of 20

Boys' Club Concert

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 21 July 1942 · page 1

At the Crystal Theatre on Sunday night a concert was given in aid of the Police Boys' Club, there being a fairly large audience. Mr. R. Hodge arranged…

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Orphanage Ball

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 22 July 1942 · page 4

The Orphanage Ball will be held at the Palais De Danse on Tuesday night. It promises to be one of the outstanding events of the year. All…

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Orphanage Ball Next Week

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 22 July 1942 · page 3

Jack Williams' orchestra has been booked for the Orphanage Ball to be held at the Palais next Tuesday night all arrangements for supper. etc., are well…

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Bright Revue at Tivoli Theatre

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 22 July 1942 · page 3

An appreciative audience greeted the musical revue "A Night in Uncle Tom's Cabin" produced at the Tivoli Theatre last night in aid of the Red…

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Thrills at Johnson's Theatre

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 23 July 1942 · page 4

Patricia Morison, the Last of the long-haired brunettes, cut [?] hair for starring role in Paramount's "Night In New Orleans." The hair was given to…

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Theatre Employees Threaten Hold-up

Barrier Miner · Thursday 23 July 1942 · page 6

MELBOURNE.—Picture theatres in all States on the night of Saturday, August 1, may be closed if a stopwork meeting threatehed by…

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Crystal Theatre

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 24 July 1942 · page 3

Tonight, the New Varieties will be presented at the Crystal Theate, and heading the programme will be the dancing stars, "Billy and Iris," who will…

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Ivanhoe News School Concert

Western Grazier · Friday 24 July 1942 · page 3

The pupils of the local school are working and practising very enthusiastically for the concert which is to take place about August 19. The pupils…

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Crystal Theatre

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 25 July 1942 · page 4

Marlene Dietrich makes her debut in Western films in "Destiny Rides Again," in which she co[?]tars with James Stewart. Showing in support at the Crystal…

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Orphanage Ball

Barrier Miner · Monday 27 July 1942 · page 3

A large attendance is expected at the Palais de Danse tomorrow night when the annual Orphanage Ball will he conducted. Novelties and a special…

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Smoking in Theatre

Barrier Miner · Monday 27 July 1942 · page 3

Noel Charles Edwards was fined 12/ with 8/- costs by Mr. R. Solling, S.M.. in the Police Court today. He pleaded guilty to a charge of having smoked…

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Crystal Theatre

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 28 July 1942 · page 4

The grand final of the juvenile novelty section in the "Quest for Talent" series will be decided at the Crystal Theatre tonight, and with five contestants…

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Orphanage Ball Tonight

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 28 July 1942 · page 4

The Annual Orphanage Ball will be held in the Palais de Danse tonight, when a large crowd is expected to be present. Alan Berkholz' orchestra has…

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Smoked in Theatre

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 28 July 1942 · page 3

Noel Charles Edwards was fined 12, with 8-costs, by Mr. Solling, S.M. in the Police Court yesterday. He pleaded guilty to a charge of having smoked in…

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Orphanage Ball

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 29 July 1942 · page 3

More than 500 happy dancers enjoyed the annual Orphanage Ball at the Palais De Danse last night. Dancing continued until 1 a.m. today to…

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Successful Orphanage Ball

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 29 July 1942 · page 2

The Orphanage Ball, held at the Palais de Dance last night, was the most successful one held for several years. more than 500 people being present Mr…

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Crystal Theatre

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 31 July 1942 · page 4

New Varieties will be presented at the Crystal Theatre tonight with Billy and Iris featured and assisting the Crack-ajacks. ballet and artists. Topiculities…

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United Nations' Ball

Barrier Miner · Saturday 1 August 1942 · page 6

A United Allied Nations' Ball, to celebrate the signing of the Allied Nations' Treaty, will be held at the New Masonic Hall on Thursday,…

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Tonight's A.l.p. Dance

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 1 August 1942 · page 3

The A.I.P. women's branch dance at the Town Hall tonight in support of the appeal for sheepskins for our Russian Allies. The dance is always very popular…

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United Allied Nations' Ball Russian Sheepskin Drive

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 1 August 1942 · page 3

A meeting of the Ladies' Committee of the Russian Medical Ald and Comfort Committee was held at the town Hall yesterday afternoon to finalise…

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