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

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1947

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Seats for Concert Sell Quickly

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 5 June 1947 · page 2

Yesterday morning before the doors of Middleton's opened there was a fair sized queue waiting to book seats for the Boyd Neel String Orchestra…

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Broadcast Of Boyd Neel Concert

Barrier Miner · Thursday 5 June 1947 · page 1

FOLLOWING successful negotiations by the management of Station. 2BH it has been arranged that the Boyd…

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Boyd Neel Orchestra Inspecting City

Barrier Miner · Friday 6 June 1947 · page 8

Members of the Boyd Neel String Orchestra arrived by special plane at 1 p.m. today and were met at the Acrodrome by Messrs…

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Talking Pictures for Menindee and Cockburn

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 6 June 1947 · page 3

Far West Theatre of Broken Hill have for some time been completing the purchase of latest Talkie equipment for screening the cream of films available…

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Taking Pictures For Menindee And Cockburn

Western Grazier · Friday 6 June 1947 · page 2

Far West Theatres of Broken Hill have fer some time been completing the purchase or latent Talkie equipment for screening the cream of films available…

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News From Ivanhoe Successful Hospital Ball

Western Grazier · Friday 6 June 1947 · page 3

A very enjoyable and successful function was held in Ivanhoe Memorial Hall on Friday night, May 23. It was promoted by the Women's Auxiliary…

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Boyd Neel Orchestra Provides Musical Treat For Broken Hill People

Barrier Miner · Saturday 7 June 1947 · page 6

THE world-famed Boyd Neel String Orchestra has been and gone, but this galaxy of invigorating performers has left behind fragrant memories of a musical feast—one of those rare treats that come to Broken…

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B.i.u. Band Plans Sydney Trip

Barrier Miner · Saturday 7 June 1947 · page 3

To take measurements for new uniforms for members of the Barrier Industrial Unions Band, Mr. H. G. Newton arrived in Broken…

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Rare Musical Treat For Local Citizens Boyd Neel Orchestra At Town Hall

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 7 June 1947 · page 1

Never before have Broken Hill citizens had the privilege of witnessing in their own town an actual performance of a musical combination of such rare ability find world renown as the Boyd Neel String Orchestra, which was brought to this city for a symphony concert at…

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B.I.U. Band Receives Music For Contest

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 7 June 1947 · page 1

Yesterday the music set by the committee conducting the Australian Band Championship at Newcastle in September, arrived here for the…

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New Design for Band Uniforms Approved

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 9 June 1947 · page 1

Yesterday a meeting of the B.I.U. Band approved a new style uniform. The style and coloring was submitted by Mr. H. G. Newton, who will tailor the new…

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South Dance

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 10 June 1947 · page 3

The Southern Hotels Football Club will hold a dance and euchre evening at the South Football Club Hall this evening. Music will be supplied by…

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Annual Orphanage Ball

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 11 June 1947 · page 3

The Orphanage Ball this year will be held in the Palais on Tuesday, July 29. An energetic committee has commenced work to make the function…

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Fifty-fifty Dance

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 13 June 1947 · page 2

The usual popular Fifty-Fifty dance will be held at the Town Hall tonight. Dancing will be from 8 o'clock and will continue until midnight. There will…

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Fifty-fifty Dance

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 16 June 1947 · page 3

There will be a special Holiday Dance at the New Masonic Hall to-night. A special program of dancing and enjoyment is being arranged…

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Children's Concert At Central Street

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 16 June 1947 · page 4

An entertaining children's concert, arranged by the Central Street Girls' Comradeship, was held at the Central Street Hall on Wednesday night. There…

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Concert at Mica Street Church

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 16 June 1947 · page 4

There was a good attendance at the Mica Street Methodist Church Hall on Friday night, when a variety concert was staged in aid of the Church…

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Social Concert By Wills Street Children

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 16 June 1947 · page 3

A large and appreciative audience enjoyed a program presented by the Wills Street Church of Christ Sunday School children en Wednesday. Much credit is…

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Wills St. Children s Concert

Barrier Miner · Monday 16 June 1947 · page 7

On Wednesday last a crowded audience enjoyed an excellent programme by children of the Wiils Street Church of Christ Sunday…

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Church Concert

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 18 June 1947 · page 5

In the Mica Street Methodist Church Hall last Friday night a concert was held, in aid of the church building' fund. The…

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