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

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1947

452 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 10 of 23

£280 Stolen From Theatre Safe

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 8 July 1947 · page 7

ADELAIDE—Intruders stole £280 in cash from a wall safe at the Ozone Theatre, Goodwood Road, Colonel Light Gardens,…

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Rivals for B.i.u. Band at Newcastle

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 10 July 1947 · page 1

Mr. A. W. Evans, secretary or the BIU Band, was notified last night of the nominations in the A Grade section of the Australasian Band Championship…

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Fifty-fifty Dance

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 11 July 1947 · page 4

Tonight's popular Fifty-Fifty dance is postponed until Friday night next, when there will be a big special concession dace. Dancing will be from 8 until…

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Movie Ball at Palais Tomorrow

Barrier Miner · Monday 14 July 1947 · page 7

Committee of the Movie Ball, proceeds of which will go to the Food for Britain appeal, desire helpers at the Palais tomorrow…

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Round The Shows "Cobra Woman" at Johnson's Theatre

Barrier Miner · Monday 14 July 1947 · page 5

Maria Montez has boen given double role in the current feature at Johnson's Theatre, "Cohn Woman," together with Jon Hall,…

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Church Concert

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 14 July 1947 · page 2
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A successful concert was held in the Wolfram Street Church of Christ under the chairmanship of Mr. McNab, proceeds being in aid of the Intermediate…

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Concert For Food For Britain

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 14 July 1947 · page 5

On Thursday evening Margaret Jones arranged a concert at her home in Beryl Street in aid of the Food for Britain Appeal, assisted by artists from various…

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Annual Movie Ball

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 16 July 1947 · page 2

The Annual Movie Ball, sponsored each year by the Motion Picture interests of Broken Hill, was held last night at the Palais de Danse. The hall was…

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Gala Scenes At Movie Ball

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 16 July 1947 · page 3

A BOUT 500 dancers attended the anual Movie Ball, sponsored each year by the motion picture interests of Broken Hill, held at the…

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Round The Shows Johnson's Theatre

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 16 July 1947 · page 5

George Brent and Lucille Ball clash ih the new feature at Johnson's Theatre, "Lover Come Back," and this time it is the…

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Police Ball Plans

Barrier Miner · Thursday 17 July 1947 · page 3

Arrangements are speeding up for the holding of the annual Police Carnival Ball at the Palais de Danse on Tuesday, August 12…

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Fifty Dance

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 18 July 1947 · page 2

There will be a special big Fifty Fifty Concession Dance at the Town Hall tonight. There will be streamer, spotlight and…

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"All Blue" Dance

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 19 July 1947 · page 4

An energetic committee of young people is working for the success of the 'All Blue" dance and a upper to be held on Tuesday, in the North Mine Hall…

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Quartette Club Concert

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 19 July 1947 · page 3

The second concert this year will be held in the Town Hall on Thursday. July 31. As assisting artist from Melbourne the Club committee has engaged…

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"All Blue" Dance

Barrier Miner · Monday 21 July 1947 · page 6

Tomorrow night in the North Mine Hill an "all blue" dance and supper will be held. This dance promises to be a great success. An…

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Colorful Frocking At Movie Ball

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 21 July 1947 · page 4

Many lovely frocks of all colors of the rainbow were worn at the annual Movie Ball, which was held on Tuesday night at the Palais de Danse. Sponsored by…

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£100 For Food For Britain From The Movie Ball

Barrier Miner · Monday 21 July 1947 · page 7

THE Food for Britain appeal will benefit by about £100 from the Movie Ball held at the Palais de Danse on Tuesday night. The function was organised by the local moving picture interests. Confetti and streamers…

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"All Blue" Dance

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 22 July 1947 · page 4

Tonight in the North Mine Hall, the "All Blue" dance and supper will be held. This dance promises to be a great success as it is headed by an energetic…

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Round The Shows Ozone Theatre

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 22 July 1947 · page 5

"The Harvey Girls," a colorful, romantic musical feature, commences at the Ozone Theatre tonight, starring Judy Garland, John…

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