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

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1944

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Alma Mother's Club Ball

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 5 October 1944 · page 2

A very successful ball was held in the South Football, Hall on Labor Night, the occasion being the annual Mothers' Club ball. The music was supplied by…

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Death of Mr. S. Ball

Barrier Miner · Thursday 5 October 1944 · page 7

The death occurred at the Hospital carly yesterday morning of an old resident. Mr. Sampson ("Sammy") Ball, at the age of 72 years. The late…

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Mr. S. Ball Dead

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 6 October 1944 · page 2

Mr. Sampson ("Sammy") Ball died at the Hospital on Wednesday at the age of 72 years. He was born in Bendige, Victoria, but had been a resident of…

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Concert for Benefit of Servicemen

Barrier Miner · Saturday 7 October 1944 · page 4

An excellent programme has been arranged for the Servicemen's Concert to be held in the Towri Hall tomorrow night. Items will be given by…

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Combined High School Concert and Play Night

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 9 October 1944 · page 2

In previous years' the annual High School concert and the play night have bern held on different occasions. This year the special choir and dancing items…

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Annual Concert of Convent Students

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 10 October 1944 · page 2

The annual concert by students of the Convent School of Music will be hed on Tuesday next, October 17, at the New Masonic Hall. Many of the…

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Convent Students' Concert

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 11 October 1944 · page 4

The annual concert by students of the Convent School of Music will be held on Tuesday next at the New Masonic Hall. Many of the performers appearing in…

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Convent Concert

Barrier Miner · Saturday 14 October 1944 · page 7

Music lovers of Broken Hill have a rare treat in store for them next Tuesday night, October 17, when a concert will be presented in the New…

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Ivey Hall Concert

Barrier Miner · Saturday 14 October 1944 · page 7

A large and appreciative audience attendee a concert held in Ivey Hall last Wednesday evening. The proceeds were in aid of the kindergarten…

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Song And Dance Show At Johnson's

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 18 October 1944 · page 4

Still showing at Johnsons theatre is "Show Business." starring Eddie Cantor. George Murphy, Joan Davis. Nancy Kelly and Constance Moore. All these actors…

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Convent Concert Musical Treat

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 18 October 1944 · page 4

At the New Masonic Hall last night the Convent School or Music held another delightful concert. The singing was very good on the whole, and the…

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Convent School Pupils Give Excellent Concert

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 18 October 1944 · page 3

PUPILS of the Convent School of Music gave an attractive programme of choral and solo numbers, both instrumental and vocal, last night at the New Masonic Hall to a large and appreciative crowd. Last night's programme was an interesting balance of classical and…

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Orchestra Planned For Sydney

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 20 October 1944 · page 3

Sidney, October 19.—An orchestra of 85 permanent players is planned for Sydney, and the estimated cost is £55,000 a year. Of this amount the City…

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Children's Concert

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 24 October 1944 · page 8

Detty Osborne's pupils will stage their second variety concert at the Crystal Theatre on Friday, November 3, at 8 p.m. These youngsters who…

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Tint Tots' Concert

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 25 October 1944 · page 3

The tine tots will stage another variety concert as the Crystal Theatre on Friday. November 3 at 8 p.m. These little ones, who so impressed the audience on…

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New Sydney Orchestra

Barrier Miner · Thursday 26 October 1944 · page 6

SYDNEY.—Sydney City Council has approved the formation of a Sydney symphony orchestra of 85 players to cost £55,000 annually. The council…

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Red Cross Dance

Barrier Miner · Thursday 26 October 1944 · page 2

West Darling branch of the Red Cross will hold their anniversary dance in the New Masonic Hall tonight. Molly Nestor's orchestra will…

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Repertory Theatre Movement Local Start Made

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 26 October 1944 · page 4

A special meeting was called recently of people Interested in the establishment of a repertory theatre movement. It resuited in the formation of the Broken…

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Brilliant Revue By High School At Crystal Theatre

Barrier Miner · Friday 27 October 1944 · page 8

THE High School Choral and Dramatic Revue opened brilliantly at the Crystal Theatre last night before a large and appreciative audience. Songs, music, dances and plays followed in vivid sequence, and a most enjoyable night's…

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Pastoralists Dance Grand Function In Broken Hill for the West Darling Red Cross

Western Grazier · Friday 27 October 1944 · page 1

There was more than a hint of Western Darling galety at the New Masonic Hall. Broken Hill, last night, when the Western Darling branch of the Red…

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