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

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1944

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Death at Dance

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 4 January 1944 · page 2

MILDURA.—Shortly after midnight at a New Year's dance at Merbein, Miss Jean Florence Page, 21, of 24 Princess Street, North…

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Red Cross Ball

Western Grazier · Friday 7 January 1944 · page 1

The ball held last Friday night (New Year's Eve night) was in aid of the local branch of the Red Cross. The ladies Miss P. Wagenknecht, Miss L Dell. Miss…

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"Ball In The Soup"

Barrier Miner · Saturday 8 January 1944 · page 1

JIM BURTON, of Yatina, dropped in for a pleasant chat on big cricket hits he had often read about in this column (writes "Vox" in the…

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Discussion on Queues at Pictures

Barrier Miner · Saturday 8 January 1944 · page 3

The management of the Ozone and Johnsons theatres will submit further proposals regarding queues before the end of the month's trial which…

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Hillside Park Concert

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 8 January 1944 · page 1

Leading artists will take part in the Hillside Park concert tomorrow night. Support will be given by the Barrier Citizens' Band assisted by members of…

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Sunday Night Concert

Barrier Miner · Saturday 8 January 1944 · page 3

A special feature at Sunday night's concert at the Hillside Park will be an escape from a locked sack and case. Mr. Fred Colley will provide the…

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Basket Ball

Barrier Miner · Monday 10 January 1944 · page 3

The usual basket ball matches will be played at the Y.M.C.A. tomorrow at 7.30 o'clock. All players are requested to…

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Sunday Nights Concert

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 15 January 1944 · page 3

At the Hillside Pork on Sunday night Vogue Varieties will present another of their popular park parades. Bonny Duggan and Valma Hack tap dancers from…

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B.I.U. BAND Nominations For Conductor

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 22 January 1944 · page 3

The Barrier Industrial Council is calling nominations for the position of conductor and deputy conductor of the Barrier Industrial Unions' Band…

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Patton Street Park Concert

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 22 January 1944 · page 3

The Barrier Citizens' Band will play at the Patton Street Park on Sunday night, when they will present another popular program under the baton of Mr…

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Play Centre Concert Tomorrow

Barrier Miner · Saturday 22 January 1944 · page 4

A combined concert and demonstration by children who have been attending the play centres will be given tomorrow night at the Railway Town…

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New Theatre for Ozone at Whyalla

Barrier Miner · Thursday 27 January 1944 · page 2

ADELAIDE.—Ozone Theatres Ltd. would build a new theatre on the block of land bought in Playford Avenue, Whyalla, a representative of…

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Dance at Terra Nanya

Western Grazier · Friday 28 January 1944 · page 2

There were 76 guests at Mr. George Anderson's Terra Nanya station on Saturday evening to attend a dance social that look the form of o kitchen evening…

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Band Concert at Hillside

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 29 January 1944 · page 1

On Sunday night commencing at 8.30 p.m. the Barrier Industrial Unions' Band promises Another of their entertaining programs at the Railway Town…

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Citizens' Band Annual Meeting

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 1 February 1944 · page 2

The annual meeting of the Barrier Citizens' Band was held in the bandroom on Sunday morning last. The chairman, Mr. R, Parker, presided…

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Barrier Citizens' Band Annual Meeting

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 1 February 1944 · page 3

The annual meeting of the Barrier Citizens' Band was held in the bandroom on Sunday morning, with a good attendance of members. The chairman, Mr. R…

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O.c.y. Concert

Barrier Miner · Thursday 3 February 1944 · page 3

A bright entertainment was enjoyed by a large audience which filled the O.C.Y. Clubroom on Wednesday evening. The hall was very…

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Central Reserve Concert

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 5 February 1944 · page 3

On Sunday night the program of singing, dancing and instrumental items will be provided in conjunction with items from the Barrier Citizens’Band. The…

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Round the Shows Ozone Theatre

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 8 February 1944 · page 2

Classed as an outstanding picture, "H. M. Pulham, Esq.", begins a season at the Ozone Theatre tonight. The story is taken from a best seller…

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Band At Patton Street Park

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 12 February 1944 · page 3

Next Sunday night beginning at 8.30. the Barrier Industrial unions' Band will provide at Patton Street Park another of their entertaining programs for the…

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