Hailstones Size of Cricket Ball
SYDNEY.—Houses and property were damaged and people had near escapes from injury during a storm…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Broken Hill & the Far West · Pictures, dances & concerts
Pictures, dances & concerts, 1947
452 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 1 of 23
New Year's Eve Dance
A dance was held in the local Hall on New Year's Eve in aid of the C.W.A's. Chair Fund. To raise money to purchase chairs for the Hall the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →R.s.l. Ball
Not for a long time has such a successful Ball been held, in spite of the heat as that which took place in the Oddfellows' Hall on Monday, December…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The Race Ball a Brilliant Gathering
The Race Club Ball to conclude the Gymkhana was a brilliant success. The formality of the ladies in their evening frocks was offret to some extent by the informal dress of the men. Here and there there were men in evening clothes, a sign that we are returning…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Round The Shows "Brief Encounter" Star at Ozone Theatre
The main feature at the Ozone Theatre tonight is Noel Coward's "Brief Encounter," the story of a man and woman who, through…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Round The Shows "Smithy" Is Attraction at Johnson's Theatre
The story of Sir Charles Kingsford Smith's achievements in the sky has been brought vividly to the screen in Johnson's current…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →50—50 Dance
The usual 50—50 Dance will be held at the Town Hall tonight. Popular dances wilt be featured. Ray Mills nnd his Music-makers will supply the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Drury Lane Re-Opens London's Oldest Theatre Repaired
The Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, London's oldest and most famous playhouse has just re-opened to the public, after seven years on war service…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →A.b.c. Orchestra Member Rere
Mr. Tom Nankivell with his wife and family are here on five weeks' holiday. They are staying with his mother at 96 Williams Lane. Mr…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Church Where People Can Meet, Eat Dance
LONDON, January 16—Queen Elizabeth, Scotland's illustrious daughter, is going to lay the cornerstone of what may prove to be unique in London-a church where the parishioners can meet, eat, and dance.It is…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →News From Menindee Ball for Bush Nursing Funds
Tomorrow Week there will a Boll of Menindee Hall in aid of the Bush Nursing Funds. Last week-end and early this week the weather followed the trend elsewhere, and there were successive centuries, the highest recording being 110 on Tuesday…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Radio Pictures Of Royal Visit
LONDON, January 19— As the battleship Vanguard steams to South Africa with the Royal party, a specially installed…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Plenty of Food and Drink Allied Ball In Berlin
Darlin, January 19.—The British United Press correspondent reports that four buffets heaped with food and gallons of British gin and whisky, Russian…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Orchestra Strikes
PARIS, January 19—Tue Paris Conservatorium Orchestra refused to accompany the noted pianist, Alfred Cortot, at the Theatres des…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Kure Bound Dance Band Leaves Ship
SYDNEY— The nine bands of the Array Amenities dance band, who volunteered for a 26-week tour of British…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Round The Shows Racing Drama at Johnson's Theatre
Patrons will have their last opportunity tonight to see the drama of the race track, "Salty O'Rourke," screening at…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Round The Shows "Dragonwyck" Is Star at Ozone Theatre
The desire of a man to have a son and heir to carry on his name is the main theme behind the drama, "Dragonwyck,'' now…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Round The Shows "Dragonwyck" Feature at Ozone Theatre
The final screening of the drama, "Dragonwyek," will take place at the Ozone Theatre to-night. Starring Gene Tierney,…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →News From Menindee B.n.a. Ball a Real Success
Despite the neat, the day and evening, the ball in aid of the Bush Nursing Association on Saturday night at the local hall was on outsanding success. The function was organised 'by the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Famous Orchestra in Dakota Crash
LONDON, February 4.—Nine of the victims of the Dakota crash in Portugal on Saturday were members of French Ars…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →