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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 14 of 20

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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Court Sequel To Dance Disturbance

Barrier Miner · Saturday 29 August 1942 · page 3

The story of a disturbance which followed a dance in Tibooburra on the night of July ll was told in the Tibooburra Court on Wednesday when…

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United Allies Ball Pronounced Success

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 31 August 1942 · page 4

More than 300 dancers thronged to the New Masonic Hall on Thursday night, when a United Albes' Ball was run by a strong committee, headed by the…

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Band Concert

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 5 September 1942 · page 4

Curing to the inclement weather last Sunday, the Barrier Citizens' Band was tillable to give its programme as advertised, but, weather permitting will…

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Tivoli Concert

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 5 September 1942 · page 3

A varied programme has been arranged for Sunday night's T[?]oll show, which will include new artists in latest songs, etc. A new feature to be…

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Grand Success of Services' Ball

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 7 September 1942 · page 4

A "dance with a difference" was held at the New Masonic Hall on Saturday evening, when the Services' Ball drew a very big crowd, all of whom enjoyed…

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Underground Drama For Crystal Theatre

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 9 September 1942 · page 2

Some time ago, Barrier Daily Truth" announced that it was intended to present at the Crystal Theatre a drama in which first aid in the mining industry…

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Dance and Euchre

Western Grazier · Friday 11 September 1942 · page 1

Last Saturday [?] succession [?]ance and Euchre was held in the Oddfellows' Hall. The proceeds of this function [?]…

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Successful Dance at Popiltah

Western Grazier · Friday 11 September 1942 · page 2

On Saturday night last a woolshed dance was held at Pouilttah Station, which is on the Broken Hill side of Woodlands, and about half-way…

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Ivanhoe News Red Cross Dance Success

Western Grazier · Friday 11 September 1942 · page 2

The dance organised by the Ivanhoe and Mossgiel Red Cross in aid of the Prisoners of War fund which took place in the Mossglel Hall on…

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U.S. Play Banned In Sydney Theatre

Barrier Miner · Friday 11 September 1942 · page 3

SYDNEY.—The Chief Secretary (Mr. Baddeley) has banned the production of "Tobacco Road," which was to have been presented at the…

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Drums Wanted for Life Band

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 15 September 1942 · page 1

Patients of the 103rd Australian General Hospital are missing their band which they had in the Middle East, and are anxious to hear the…

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Underground and First Aid Demonstration For Crystal Theatre

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 16 September 1942 · page 3

Those privileged to see the recent presentation at the South mine ambulance room of an exhibition of first aid were moved and impressed. Those who had…

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Matrons' Concert At Railway Town

Barrier Miner · Thursday 17 September 1942 · page 2

The matrons' concert held in the Mica Street Methodist Church Hall last night attracted a large crowd. The programme, included sketches by…

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Classical Singer Albert Miller a Hit With Dance Band Fans

Western Grazier · Friday 18 September 1942 · page 2

Albert Miller vocalist with Jim Gussey's A.B.C. Dance Band manages to serve both classical audiences and dance band fans…

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Terra Nanya Dance

Western Grazier · Friday 18 September 1942 · page 4

Mrs. Cullen armed in Broken Hill during the week and placed £53 to the credit of the Red Crow Society. This was the profit made at the woolshed…

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Round the Shows Johnson's Pictures

Barrier Miner · Friday 18 September 1942 · page 2

Beyond the Blue Horizon," which will have its final screening at Johnson's Theatre tonight, provides the type of story background that boosted…

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Tivoli Concert

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 19 September 1942 · page 3

Variety will be the feature of the programme at the Tivoli on Sunday night. Vocalists to appear include Ron Byrne. Instrumental support will be given by a…

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Tivoli Concert Tomorrow Night

Barrier Miner · Saturday 19 September 1942 · page 3

Variety will be the feature of the programmes at the Tivoli tomorrow night. Vocalists to appear include Ron Byrne. Instrumental support…

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A Dance-[?]and Vocalist

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 24 September 1942 · page 2

tennis McDo[?] Peggy [?] broadcast on National [?] by the A.B.C. Melbourne [?]…

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