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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 7 of 20

Convent Ball Next

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 19 May 1942 · page 4

The presentation of debutantes will be one of the features of the Convent Ball, which will be held in the Palais pext Tuesday. This is one…

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Amusements Johnson's Pictures

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 20 May 1942 · page 4

Joel McCrea and Ellen Drew have the leading roles in the human story, "Reaching For The Sun," which will open at Johnson's tonight…

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Convent Ball

Barrier Miner · Thursday 21 May 1942 · page 3

A large crowd is expected at the Convent Ball, which will be held at the Palais next Tuesday. A highlight will be the presentation of the…

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Amusements Johnson's Pictures

Barrier Miner · Thursday 21 May 1942 · page 4

Wife v. outboard motor is the unusual comedy angle chosen for "Reaching For the Sun," which is now showing at Johnson's. Joel McCrea…

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"Night in Ireland" at Tivoli Theatre

Barrier Miner · Thursday 21 May 1942 · page 2

The Tivoli Theatre is presenting something new at the Theatre tomorrow night. This will be a "Night in Ireland." There will be many…

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Concert For Y.M.C.A. Funds

Barrier Miner · Thursday 21 May 1942 · page 2

After their successful concert a month ago in aid of the Y.M.C.A Military Service Funds, Bruce Roper and his friends decided to launch…

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Amusements Johnson's Pictures

Barrier Miner · Saturday 23 May 1942 · page 2

With Binnie Barnes, Joan Blondell, and Janet Blair forming a team of madcaps, "Three Girls About Town," which is now showing at Johnson's[?]…

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Convent Ball on

Barrier Miner · Saturday 23 May 1942 · page 2

Broken Hill dancers are eagerly awaiting thc Convent Ball, which will be held at the Palais on Tuesday. It will be a special occasion for 18 young…

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Police Boys' Club Concert

Barrier Miner · Saturday 23 May 1942 · page 4

The Police and Citizens Boys' Club conducted another community Singing concert in the Burke Ward Hall last night. It was compered by Mr. E. W…

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Amusements Johnson's Pictures

Barrier Miner · Monday 25 May 1942 · page 4

Joan Blondell, Binnie Barnes and Janet Blair form a new comedy team in "Three Girls About Town," which is now showing at Johnson's. John…

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Convent Ball Plans

Barrier Miner · Monday 25 May 1942 · page 4

The Convent Ball, which will be held at the Palais tomorrow night, should be one of the outstanding social events of the year. Eighteen debutantes will…

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Jubilee Concert For Bishop Fox

Barrier Miner · Monday 25 May 1942 · page 4

A special Jubilee concert will be tendered to Most Rev. Dr. Fox, D.D., Bishop of "Wilcannia-Forbes, at the Crystal Theatre on Tuesday evening,…

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Convent Ball Tonight

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 26 May 1942 · page 4

The annual Convent Ball will be held at the Palais de Danse tonight. Eighteen debutantes will provide one of the main attractions of the ball,…

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118 Debutantes Make Bow at Convent Ball Nearly 600 Dancers

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 27 May 1942 · page 2

WITH all the pomp and ceremony of a Royal Court 18 young ladies made their initial bow to society last night, the occasion being the annual ball held at the Palais on behalf of the local Convent. The function was…

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Amusements Johnson's Pictures

Barrier Miner · Friday 29 May 1942 · page 4

Kay Kyser and John Barrymore provide plenty of amusement in "Playmates," which will end a season at Johnson's tonight. It shows how…

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Dance at Popiltah Home Goers Held Up

Western Grazier · Friday 29 May 1942 · page 2

At po[?] Station on Saturday and a woolshed dance was held it was outstanding success from every [?] view and the proceeds will considerable…

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Tivoli Concert Tomorrow

Barrier Miner · Saturday 30 May 1942 · page 4

At the Tivoli tomororw night a variety programme will be presented commencing at 8 o'clock with community singing the modern way. with…

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Amusements Ozone Pictures

Barrier Miner · Monday 1 June 1942 · page 3

Clark Gable, as a jewel thief, takes charge of an army section in "They Met In Bombay," which is now showing at Ozone. This is one of the…

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Charming Debs Make Bow To Society At Annual Convent Ball

Barrier Miner · Monday 1 June 1942 · page 7

THE Annual Convent Ball held at the Palais de Danse on Tuesday night last marked the coming out of 18 of Broken Hill's attractive young ladies. The ceremony of their presentation to the Rev. T. Brady (in the absence of Bishop Fox) was a colorful one reflecting credit on those…

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Social Happenings Conducted By "MARGO" Popular Woolshed Dance At Popiltah Station

Barrier Miner · Monday 1 June 1942 · page 6

ONE of the most popular wool [?] dances held in the d[?]ict for some considerable time was that which took place at Popiltah Station on Saturday, May 23. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Conrick gave their station home and woolshed over to the enjoyment of the crowd…

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