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

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1945

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Dance For British Centre

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 26 February 1945 · page 4

The news that Woolworths Ltd. are to [?]un a dance at the New Masonic Hall next Monday night will be hailed with delight by the young people of the city…

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Local Dance for British Centre

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 27 February 1945 · page 2

A dance organised by Woolworths Ltd., will be held at the New Masonic Hall next Monday night in aid of the British Centre…

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Concert For South Boys' Club Effort

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 27 February 1945 · page 2

Fired with enthusiasm at the thought of good times to come with the South Broken Hill Boys' Club, a group of lads decided to assist the…

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Theatre Ribbon For Manila Internees

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 28 February 1945 · page 1

From Frank Dexter, Manila, February 27. With the approval of the War Department. General MacArthur has awarded the Theatre Ribbon of the…

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Paints Pictures On The Roof

Barrier Miner · Thursday 1 March 1945 · page 7

LONDON, February 28.—Every time Lieut. John Worsley, a British official war artist, gets an inspiration he removes a roofing…

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Concert for Orphanage

Barrier Miner · Thursday 1 March 1945 · page 6

The Barrier Industrial Unions' Band, which will leave for Sydney shortly to take part in competitions, will present a programme in the…

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Park Concert

Barrier Miner · Friday 2 March 1945 · page 2

To raise funds for the purchase of a piano, the South Progress Association's Park Anusement Committee will hold another concert in the Patton…

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Dance For British Centre

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 3 March 1945 · page 3

Arrangements are going ahead well for the dance in aid of the British Centre which the local staff of Woolworths is running at the New Masonic Hall on…

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Dance at Town Hall

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 3 March 1945 · page 3

At the Town Hall tonight a new dance evening will be commenced. The music will be supplied by an orchestra headed by Don Waldock, the well-known pianist…

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Concert for Orphanage

Barrier Miner · Saturday 3 March 1945 · page 6

A concert in aid of the-Orphanage will be given by the Barrier Industrial Unions' Band, assisted by vocalists, in the Railway Town park tomorrow…

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B.i.u. Band Concert

Barrier Miner · Monday 5 March 1945 · page 2

Weather conditions marred the concert arranged by the Barrier Industrial Unions' Band at the Hillside Park last night. The attendance at the…

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Papuan Band On Tour

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 5 March 1945 · page 4

Sydney, March 4.—Thirty-nine native bandsmen of the Royal Papuan Constabulary arrived in Sydney today to begin an Australia wide tour in support…

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Dance Tonight for British Centre

Barrier Miner · Monday 5 March 1945 · page 2

Marine Edward West will represent British services at a dance tonight at the New Masonic Hall to Taise funds for the establishment of a…

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Band Farewell To Mr. Tom Nanivell

Barrier Miner · Monday 5 March 1945 · page 2

Members of the Barrier Industrial Unions' Band took the opportunity yesterday of saying farewell to one of its most popular members, and one…

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B.I.U Band Concert

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 6 March 1945 · page 3

The unpleasant weather on Sunday had a serious effect on the attendance at the BIU band concert at the Hillside park. The crowd was a small one…

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Mr. Tom Nankivell Farewelled By Band

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 6 March 1945 · page 2

On Sunday members of the Barrier Industrial Unions' Band took the opportunity of saying farewell to a popular and brilliant playing member. Mr. Tom…

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50-50 Dance Nights

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 9 March 1945 · page 3

The popular 50-50 dance will be held at the New Masonic tonight, but will be in the form of a big concession dance. Dancing will continue until 1 o'clock, and…

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Parents And Citizens Dance Realises £19/7/

Western Grazier · Friday 9 March 1945 · page 1

The first effort of the P. & C. Association in their bid for funds was a dance held on Saturday. Although the attendance was in no way…

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Wilcannia Red Cross Concert To Be Held In Aid Of Funds

Western Grazier · Friday 9 March 1945 · page 1

Few local concerts have been held in Wilcannia of late years, so that the one to be held on April 7 in aid of Red Cross funds should prove popular. Miss Beryl Boland is the organiser of this function, while many of the local children are taking…

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Band Concert at Patton Street Park

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 10 March 1945 · page 1

On Sunday night the Barrier Citizens' Band will continue their season of Park concerts, under the baton of Mr. S. G. Williams. A popular musical…

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