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

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1943

567 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 6 of 29

Street Quiz And Concert

Barrier Miner · Saturday 10 April 1943 · page 3

A crowd-pleaser at the street quiz and concert held by the committee of the Fighting Forces Comforts Fund in Chloride Street last night was…

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Round the Shows Johnson's Pictures

Barrier Miner · Monday 12 April 1943 · page 2

"The Strange Case of Doctor Rx," chief attraction at Johnson's Theatre, unfolds the story of a shadowy avenger who murders six men previously…

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Johnsons Theatre

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 15 April 1943 · page 4

Hollywood is the setting for "O'amo[?] Boy," the Paramount picture now playing at Johnson's Theatre. The film co-stars Jackle Cooper' and…

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Ozone Theatre

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 15 April 1943 · page 4

"We Were Dancing," at the Ozone Theatre, concerns the lives of a daughter of royalty (Norma Shearer) penniless, but game, and very much in love. The…

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Round the Shows Johnson's Pictures

Barrier Miner · Thursday 15 April 1943 · page 2

For background scenes in "Wrecking Crew," now showing at Johnson's Theatre, Paramount had to film the wrecking of large buildings. A crew…

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Homestead Dance

Western Grazier · Friday 16 April 1943 · page 1

Another pleasant homestead dance was held at Stamannon, the home of Mr. and Mrs. I. Rogers, on Saturday last. That the function was such a success…

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Tivoli Theatre

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 16 April 1943 · page 4

The Tivoll Theatre will reopen to night with a selected program of short films newsreels and the latest flashes from the war zones. The show…

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Citizens' Band to Play at Hillside

Barrier Miner · Saturday 17 April 1943 · page 4

The Barrier Citizens' Band will give another of its bright and popular concerts at the Hillside playground tomorrow afternoon, commencing at…

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Tivoli Theatre Licence Granted

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 17 April 1943 · page 3

Mr. J. S. Guidi, proprietor of the Two[?] Theatre, announced yesterday he had received notification from the Films Commission granting his application to…

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Street Concert

Barrier Miner · Saturday 17 April 1943 · page 4

The street quiz and concert presented by the committee of the Fighting Forces Comforts Fund in Chloride Street last night drew a good crowd…

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Band Concert at Hillside Park

Barrier Miner · Monday 19 April 1943 · page 1

At the Hillside playground yesterday afternoon the Barrier Citizens' Band, assisted by several vocalists, gave a benefit concert for the Broken…

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Hillside Playground Band Concert

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 20 April 1943 · page 4

At the Hillside Playground on Sunday afternoon the Barrier Citizens Band, assisted by several vocalists, gave a benefit concert for the Red Cross. Weather…

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RUSSIA Kuban Front Remains Most Active Theatre LONDON, April 19

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 20 April 1943 · page 1

The Kuban war front remains Russian's most active theater according to both Russian and German, but it is not clear weather…

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A.l.p. Birthday Ball

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 22 April 1943 · page 4

The A . L. P. Birthday Boll will be held in the Town Hall on Saturday night May 1. Supper will be served and a huge birthday cake divided amongst…

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Irish Republicans Raid Belfast Theatre BELFAST, April 24

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 26 April 1943 · page 1

Members of the Irish Republican Army tonight seized a picture theatre in which they held an Easter Commemoration "For the men who died for Ireland…

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'Parade Of Nations' At Crystal Theatre

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 27 April 1943 · page 3

Spectacular and colorful, the "Parade of Nations" at the Crystal Theatre on Sunday night was witnessed by an appreciative audience,…

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Ozone Theatre Letter to B.i.c

Barrier Miner · Friday 30 April 1943 · page 2

THE following letter from the managing director of Ozone Theatres Pty. Ltd. was read at the meeting of the Barrier Industrial Council last night in regard to the company's objection to the Tivoli Theatre licence:—…

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Gymkhana and Ball Success Large Sum for Patriotic League

Western Grazier · Friday 30 April 1943 · page 1

The succor of the functions held on the day and evening of Easter Saturday, for the benefit of the Patriotic League funds was well publicised in the…

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Convent Ball

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 1 May 1943 · page 4

The annual Convent hall and supper will be held at the Palais de Danse on Tuesday night, May 25. A feature of the evening Mil be the presentation of…

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Theatre Dispute (To the Editor)

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 1 May 1943 · page 4

Sir.—The letter of he managing director of Ozone Theatres provided interesting reading, if only for the discrepances it contained. In opening the…

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