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

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1943

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Hospital Ball

Western Grazier · Friday 1 January 1943 · page 1

The ball in aid of the Hospital funds was held at the Oddfellows' Hall Wilcannia on Boxing Day evening. Large numbers were present and the event…

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Tilpa News Red Cross Dance

Western Grazier · Friday 1 January 1943 · page 1

The large sum of £84[?]2/ was netted by the Tilpa Red Cross Branch when they held a dance in the Tilpa Hall on 19th December. Although the weather…

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Concert at Railway Town Playground

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 1 January 1943 · page 3

After the wonderful success of the concert on Christmas Night and numerous requests, it has been decided to present another concert at the Railway…

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Concert at Railway Town Park

Barrier Miner · Saturday 2 January 1943 · page 8

After the success of the concert on Christmas night, the numerous requests, it has been decided to present another concert at the Railway…

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Band Outfits For War Captives

Barrier Miner · Monday 4 January 1943 · page 3

LONDON, January 3.—Twelve sets of dance orchestra instruments, each sufficient for a band of eight, players, and including drums, tubas, and…

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Park Concert

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 4 January 1943 · page 2
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Organised by Messrs. Arthur Johns and E. W. Williams, there was again an extra large crowd at the Hillside Children's Playground last night for…

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Emmdale Woolshed Dance Some Wet Experiences

Western Grazier · Friday 8 January 1943 · page 1

The threatening storm on Saturday evening did not prevent an excellent attendance at the Woolshed at Emmadale on the Cobar Road. Quite a…

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New Year's Eve Dance Red Cross Effort

Western Grazier · Friday 8 January 1943 · page 1

Although the evening was warm the attendance at the Oddfellows' Hall on New Year's Eye night was excellent. The folk who came were in good spirits, and…

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Concert For Orphanage

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 16 January 1943 · page 3

To raise funds for the Orphanage now known as "The Home of Compassion," Messrs. Arthur Johns and E. W. Williams have…

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B.i.u. Band Concert

Barrier Miner · Monday 18 January 1943 · page 2

The B.I.U. Band, under the conductship of Mr. Les Richards, presented a programme in the South playground on Sunday night. There was…

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Concert for Orphanage

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 18 January 1943 · page 1

Although the weather was against outdoor entertainment last night it did not prevent 3,000 people from attending the Hillside Children's Playground when…

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Orphanage Concert

Barrier Miner · Monday 18 January 1943 · page 2

Despite the coolness of the weather a large crowd attended the concert in the Railway Town children's playground last night. Proceeds,…

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Band Concert at Hillside Tomorrow

Barrier Miner · Saturday 23 January 1943 · page 8

The programme for Sunday night's concert at the Hillside children's playground includes instrumentalists, vocalists, and dancers, who will [?]…

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Theatre Managers See Mr. Baddeley

Barrier Miner · Saturday 23 January 1943 · page 5

The respective managers of Johnson's and Ozone Theatres, Messrs. V. Bindley and S. H. Peake, waited on Mr. J. M. Baddeley, Chief Secretary…

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Picture Theatre Managers Meet Minister

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 23 January 1943 · page 4

Late yesterday afternoon Messrs. V. Bindley and S. H. Peake, representing Johnson's Theatre and Ozone Theatte respectively waited on the Chief…

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Hillside Park Concert

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 23 January 1943 · page 4

The programme for Sunday night's concert at the Hillside Children's Playground includes instrumentalist, vocalists and dancers, who will…

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Picture Theatre Prices (To the Editor)

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 25 January 1943 · page 2

Sir,—I was very pleased to read in four paper the account on overcrowding, and high prices, of pictures in Broken Hill. I am not a picture fan but…

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Sunday Night's Band Concert

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 26 January 1943 · page 4

The playground was filled to capacity on Sunday night, when the Barrier Citizens' Band, assisted by several vocalists. rendered another of their popular…

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Round the Shows Ozone Theatre

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 27 January 1943 · page 2

"We're off to see the Wizard, the wonderful Wizard of Oz." Picture lovers could not do better than follow the words of that popular song and…

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