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

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1945

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Dance at Racecourse

Western Grazier · Friday 9 February 1945 · page 1

Last Saturday, under the auspices of the Gymkhana Club, a dance was field at the racecourse in the cement-floored dining hall…

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Band Concert

Barrier Miner · Saturday 10 February 1945 · page 5

Continuing with their series o[?] park concerts for the summer season, the Barrier Citizens' Band will render a bright and pleasing…

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Park Concert for Far West Scheme

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 10 February 1945 · page 3

Mrs. L. G. Lewis newly elected secretary of the Far West Health Scheme auxiliary has convened a variety concert to raise [?] for the scheme. It will be…

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Concert for Far West Scheme

Barrier Miner · Saturday 10 February 1945 · page 8

A fine concert to raise funds for the Par West Children's Health Scheme, has been organised by Mrs. L. G. Lewis, the secretary of the…

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B.I.U. Band For Competitions

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 12 February 1945 · page 1

On February 24 the Barrier Industrial Unions Band will leave for Sydney to take part in the A grade competitions and members expect to be sway for about…

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B.i.u. Band to Compete I in Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 12 February 1945 · page 2

The Barrier Industrial Unions' Band, which has had previous successes in inter-state competitions, will leave for Sydney on March 24…

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Round the Shows Johnson's Theatre

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 13 February 1945 · page 2

"Flesh and Fantasy chief film on Johnson's Theatre programme, presents a new angle on dreams, leading players being Charles Boyer, Betty…

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Amusements Ozone Theatre

Barrier Miner · Thursday 15 February 1945 · page 5

Current programme at the Ozone Theatre. "The Desert Song," and 'Buses Roar" will have its final screening, tonight. The former, which is…

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College Students' Dance

Barrier Miner · Friday 16 February 1945 · page 4

The first of a series of dances to be run this year by students of the Technical College will be held at the Town Hall next Wednesday. It is hoped…

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News From Menindee a Humorous Ball

Western Grazier · Friday 16 February 1945 · page 3

On Saturday evening the newly formed Sports Club conducted a Back to [?] Dance at the local hall. It was a success that augurs well for the future of…

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Band Concert at Hillside

Barrier Miner · Saturday 17 February 1945 · page 4

The Barrien Citizens Band will render another of their popular programs at the Hillside playground on Sunday night. The band will be…

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Park Concert

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 17 February 1945 · page 2

The South Progress Association has arranged a concert in the Patton Street Park on Sunday night. The concert is co raise funds for a plane bought for the…

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Hand Concert at Hillside

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 17 February 1945 · page 2

The Barrier Citizens' Band will render another of their popular programs at the Hillside Playgrounds on Sunday night. The Band will be assisted by several…

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Amusements Johnson's Pictures

Barrier Miner · Monday 19 February 1945 · page 5

The West goes wild with singing, dancing, laughing and romancing in the Technicolor attraction "Riding High," which is the main attraction…

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New Guinea Brass Band Visit Of Native Police

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 20 February 1945 · page 4

Melbourne, February 20.—In recognition of loyal service which the New Guinea native forces have given to the Australian army since January, 1942,…

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Leave Of Absence For B.I.U. Band

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 20 February 1945 · page 1

Request for leave for members of the B.I.U. Band employed on the mines and for a donation towards meeting the cost of the trip was made…

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Students' Union Dance

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 21 February 1945 · page 2

Last Sunday morning students of Technical College had a busy-bee at the Town Hall in order to prepare the floor for their dunce to be held tonight. The…

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B.i.u. Band for Sydney Contests

Barrier Miner · Friday 23 February 1945 · page 2

Officials of the Barrier Industrial Unions' Band, which will take part in the Australian Championship Band Contests in Sydney next month, have…

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Hillside Concert

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 24 February 1945 · page 3

The Barrier Citizens' Band will be assisted by several popular artists for the concert they have arranged for the Hillside. Playgrounds on Sunday night…

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Playground Concert

Barrier Miner · Saturday 24 February 1945 · page 4

A concert will be given on Sunday night at the Hillside Playground by the Barrier Citizens' Band, assisted by several popular artists…

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