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

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1942

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Soldiers Protest at Theatre

Barrier Miner · Monday 17 August 1942 · page 3

SYDNEY.—A demonstration occurred in the foyer of the Tivoli Theatre last night when a number of soldiers claimed that they had been…

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United Allies' Ball

Barrier Miner · Thursday 20 August 1942 · page 6

Arrangements are well in hand for the United Allies Ball on August 27 in the New Masonic Hall. The money raised will go towards the Sheepskin…

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United Allies Ball

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 20 August 1942 · page 2

The arrangements are well in hand for the United Alles Ball on August 27 in the New Masonic Hall. The money raised from this ball is towards the…

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Leonski Keeps Fit with Ball

Barrier Miner · Thursday 20 August 1942 · page 6

MELBOURNE.—Edward J. Leonski, U.S. private sentenced to be hanged for murdering three women. plays with a tennis ball for exercise…

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Girl Severely Wounded Sensational Shooting At Theatre BRISBANE, August 19

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 20 August 1942 · page 3

An unnamed United States soldier is dead and a pretty young Brisbane girl lies wounded in the Brisbane General Hospital as the result of a sensational…

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P. and C. Children's Dance

Western Grazier · Friday 21 August 1942 · page 1

Last Friday a dance for children, arranged by the Parents and Citizens' Association, was held in the Oddfellows' Hall. A large number of children…

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United Allies' Ball

Barrier Miner · Saturday 22 August 1942 · page 6

The Russian Sheepskin Appeal will benefit from the proceeds of the United Allies' Ball to be held at the New Masonic Hall next Thursday…

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Allied Nations Ball

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 22 August 1942 · page 3

The committee [?] the United Alfred Nations [?] which is to be held at the New [?] Hall next Thursday, August 27 to celebrate the signing…

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Comforts Fund Ball

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 24 August 1942 · page 3

The New Masonic Hall was also packed with a happy crowd on Tuesday night, when the annual comforts Fund Ball was held. Lovely flowers…

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Dance For Women Wardens

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 24 August 1942 · page 4

On Saturday night, August 15, the Returned Soldiers' LAdies' Indoor Bowls Club held a most successful dance in aid or funds for local women wardens. By…

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Allied Nations' Ball

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 26 August 1942 · page 3

The Russian Medical Aid and Comforts Committee consider the growing unity between the Allied nations reached its highest peak in…

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Allied Nations' Ball Tomorrow Night

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 26 August 1942 · page 3

No stone is being left unturned by the committee in charge of the arrangements for the United Allied Nations Ball to make that function a big success on…

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Allied Nations Ball Help Russia

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 27 August 1942 · page 3

The Russian Medical Ald and Comforts Fund will hold the United Allied Nations' Ball and supper at the New Masonic Hall tonight. A good orchestra has been…

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United Allied Nations Ball Tonight

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 27 August 1942 · page 1

Dr. H. McMeekin, president of the Russian Medical Aid Committee said yesterday:— "Tonight the holding of the…

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Lad Promotes Concert

Barrier Miner · Thursday 27 August 1942 · page 3

An enterprising young lad, Brian Roche, of 183 Ryan Street, who has already put on many concerts in aid of the Comforts Fund, will present…

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United Nations' Ball

Barrier Miner · Friday 28 August 1942 · page 2

There were 300 people at the Allied United Nations' Ball last night in the New Masonic Hall. It was a big success. The Mayoress (Mrs. Rowe)…

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Allied Nations Ball

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 28 August 1942 · page 3

Tre Allied United Nations Ball in the New Masonic Hall last night was a huge success the Mayoress. Mrs. Rowe, expressing her deep pleasure at the public…

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Mad Hatters' Ball

Western Grazier · Friday 28 August 1942 · page 1

Last Friday, in the Oddfellows' Hall a [?] Hatters' Ball was held in and of the Local hospital. considering the [?] and petrol re[?] the…

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Ivanhoe News School Concert

Western Grazier · Friday 28 August 1942 · page 1

The local school concert held last week proved successful beyond all expectations. Over £20 resulted from the effort. This amount will [?] towards…

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Band Concert Hillside Playground

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 29 August 1942 · page 3

Continuing its series of concerts arranged in conjunction with the Hillside Childrens' Playground and Public Park committee, the Barrier Citizens' Band…

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