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

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1947

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Philharmonic Society Concert

Barrier Miner · Saturday 26 April 1947 · page 4

The 1047 series of Philharmonu Society concerts will open at the Town Hall on Thursday, May 8 and the associate artiste for the…

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Convent Ball Debutantes

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 28 April 1947 · page 5

Fast approaching now is the first ball of the 1947 season, the annual Convent Ball at which most of our debutantes make their first appearance…

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Church of England Ball

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 28 April 1947 · page 6

One of the features of West Darling Week, this year, as in former years will be the Church of England Ball which is held on the Wednesday night…

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Frolic For Convent Ball

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 28 April 1947 · page 5

At the Mica Street Hill or Thursday evening, a mixed fancy dress frolic was held to raise funds for the Convent to all. There was a good attendance…

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Lucille Ball Needs Studio Contract To Thwart Her Loafing

Barrier Miner · Monday 28 April 1947 · page 2

THAT beauty from Butte. Lucille Ball, is everything in actresses save a carbon copy. During her 10year tenure in Hollywood her adaptability has provided her with more roles than are rumored for Clark Gable…

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Round The Shows "Ziegfeld Follies" at Ozone Theatre

Barrier Miner · Monday 28 April 1947 · page 3

The final screening- of "Ziegfeld Follies" takes place at tin Ozone Theatre tonight. Filmed in technicolor, this feature…

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Robeson Gets Concert Order

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 29 April 1947 · page 1

Albany (New York), April 26.—In the New York State Supreme Court. Mr. Justice Bookstein ordered the Albeny Board of Education to show cause by…

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Willie Fennell For Local Concerts

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 30 April 1947 · page 8

Visit of Willie ("Ow are yer mate") Fennell is creating much interest. Supporting Willie in his two concert appearances at the…

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Race Club Ball A Large Crowd

Western Grazier · Friday 2 May 1947 · page 1

A very large crowd attended the Cup Ball on Saturday evening. It was so large, in fact, that dancing space was at a premium, and demonstrates once…

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Successful Quartette Club Concert Large Crowd Fills Town Hall

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 2 May 1947 · page 3

A large crowd filled the Town Hall last night for the first concert of the year by the Broken Hill Quartette Club. The club's chorus numbers…

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Quartette Club Stages Excellent Concert For Opening Of Season

Barrier Miner · Friday 2 May 1947 · page 5

THE Town Hall was filled to capacity last night when the Broken Hill Quartette Club presented the first of the 1947 series and its 159th concert. The varied numbers were appreciated by the audience, and the…

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Convent Ball

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 3 May 1947 · page 5

The annual Convent Ball will be held at the Palais next Tuesday evening. May 6. The Convent Ball nan established a reputation as one of the most enjoyable…

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Convent Ball at Palais on

Barrier Miner · Saturday 3 May 1947 · page 3

First ball of the 1947 dancing season, the annual Convent Ball, will be held at the Palais de Danse on Tuesday night. This…

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Church Of England Ball

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 5 May 1947 · page 3

Debutantes who have already arranged to make their debut at the 1947 Church of England Ball, which is set for Wednesday. May 21, include…

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Convent Ball At The Palais

Barrier Miner · Monday 5 May 1947 · page 7

Highlight of the annual Convent Ball tomorrow night will again be the presentacion of debutantes. This year 29 young ladies…

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Round The Shows Marx Brothers at Johnson's Theatre

Barrier Miner · Monday 5 May 1947 · page 4

Tho riotous Marx Brothers' feature, "A Night in Casablanca," continues its run at Johnson's Theatre tonight. This crazy…

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Crystal Theatre Concert

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 6 May 1947 · page 3

At the Crystal Theatre on Monday and Tuesday nights of next week, the radio comalian Willie, Fenuell will appear in person under the auspices of the Smilers…

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Convent Ball Tonight

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 6 May 1947 · page 5

Tonight begins the 1947 dancing season for Broken Hill, when the first Ball of the year, the Convent Ball, will be held at the Palais. Dancing will…

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Convent Ball Crowd Of 900 Present

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 7 May 1947 · page 2

A happy throng of above 900 people crowded the Palais de Dause last night for the first ball of the year, the 1947 Convent Hall…

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Round The Shows "Gone with the Wind" at Ozone Theatre

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 7 May 1947 · page 3

"Gone With the Wind" continues its run at the Ozone Theatre tonight. Starring Clark Gable and Vivien Leigh as the…

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