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

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1944

365 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 3 of 19

Soft Ball Teams Wanted

Barrier Miner · Monday 13 March 1944 · page 2

Every effort is being made to form a Softball Association in Broken Hill. Softball is played in a similar manner to baseball, and all old baseballes…

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Soft Ball Players Wanted

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 13 March 1944 · page 1

Mr. W. S. McWillams is anxious to get in touch with senior and junior game players, with a view to forming soft ball teams. There are a number of boys…

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Silverton Dance Has Sequel In Police Court

Barrier Miner · Friday 17 March 1944 · page 2

Happenings at a dance in the Mechanics' Institute at Silverton on the night of Saturday. February 26, were described to Mr. R. W. S…

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Successful Dance At Barradale £52 for Patriotic League

Western Grazier · Friday 17 March 1944 · page 1

The woolshed at Barradale, the home and property of Mrs. M. Barraclough was, last Saturday night the scene of one of the happiest gatherings enjoyed…

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Citizen's Band Concert

Barrier Miner · Saturday 18 March 1944 · page 4

At the Central Park tomorrow night the Barrier Citizens' Band will give another of their popular appeal programmes under the batom of Mr. S…

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Offences At Dance

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 18 March 1944 · page 3

Before Mr. R. W. S. Kelly, S.M., in the Police Court yesterday Sydney Clem Collins (40), a gardener, pleaded not guilty to being drunk and disorderly and…

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Leap Year Ball Held at Olary

Barrier Miner · Saturday 18 March 1944 · page 3

A Leap Year Ball was held at Olary on Saturday. March 4, in aid of the Comforts Fund. Miss Reg McKenzie Smith was honorary…

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Concert At Railway Town Playgrounds

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 18 March 1944 · page 3

On Sunday night at the Railway Town Children's Playground "Popular Park Parade" will present a St. Patrick's Commemoration Concert, this…

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St. Patrick's Day Concert

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 20 March 1944 · page 3

The annual St. Patrick's Concert will be held at the Crystal Theatre tonight. A fast moving program of bright numbers will be rendered by the pupils of…

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Citizens' Band Concert

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 21 March 1944 · page 2

There was an appreciative audience at the Central Park on Sunday nicht, when the Barrier Citizens' Band, conducted by Mr. S. G. Williams, rendered…

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St. Patrick's Concert Excellent Entertainment

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 21 March 1944 · page 3

At St. Patrick's concert, held at the Crystal Theatre last night, the good crowd was given a musical treat. The singing of which the program was…

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St. Patrick's Concert

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 21 March 1944 · page 2

Local celebrations in connection with St. Patrick's Day were continued last night when the annual concert was held in the Crystal Theatre…

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107-Year-old Theatre Now in Danger

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 22 March 1944 · page 2

HOBART.—One of the most historic landmarks in Australia-the Hobart Theatre Royal—may soon be converted into shops and business…

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Far West Dance

Western Grazier · Friday 24 March 1944 · page 1

On Saturday, despite the poor illumination available, Mrs. T. Finlayson arranged a dance for the Far West Children's Health Scheme. Owing to the fact that…

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Round the Shows "Yankee Doodle Dandy" at Ozone Theatre

Barrier Miner · Friday 24 March 1944 · page 2

An Academy Award winning film. "Yankee Doodle Dandy," featuring James Cagney, Walter Huston and Joan Leslie, will head the change…

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Hillside Playgrounds Band Concert Sunday Night

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 25 March 1944 · page 3

The Barrier Citizens' Band, assisted by several artistes will render a popular program to suit all tastes at the Hillside Flaygrounds on Sunday night. The band…

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St. Patrick's Ball

Barrier Miner · Saturday 25 March 1944 · page 6

The annual St. Patrick's Ball held in the Burke Ward Hall on Wednesday evening proved the usual success. A large crowd danced to the…

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Playground Concert

Barrier Miner · Saturday 25 March 1944 · page 4

The Barrier Citizens' Band, assisted by several artists, will give a popular programme to suit all tastes at the Hillside Playgrounds tomorrow night…

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Citizens' Band Concert

Barrier Miner · Monday 27 March 1944 · page 3

There was a large and appreciative audience at the Hillside Park on Sunday night when the Barrier Citizens Band, assisted by several vocalists,…

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Johnson's Pictures

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 27 March 1944 · page 2

"Two Yanks in Trinidad." starring such top line stars as Brian Donlevy and Pat O'Brien is now showing at Johnson's. The main story takes place when…

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