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

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1949

429 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 10 of 22

Town Hall Dance

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 17 June 1949 · page 4

There will be a special dance at the I own Hall tonight and it will be broadcast. There will be streamers ballons…

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Princess Seen After The Ball

Barrier Miner · Friday 17 June 1949 · page 1

PRINCESS MARGARET adjusts her head scarf at she leaves the Cabaret Florence in Paris during her recent European holiday. She danced at the cabaret until 2 a.m…

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North Hall Dance for Far West Funds

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 18 June 1949 · page 4

The usual Saturday night dance at the North Mine Hall will tonight be In aid of the Far West Children's Health Scheme funds This dance is run by the North…

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Theft From Picture Theatre Boys Responsible

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 18 June 1949 · page 6

The Hillside Picture Theatre was broken into last Monday, and some damage caused Several articles were taken, but some of these have been…

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Tivoli Pictures

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 22 June 1949 · page 6

Tomorrow and on Friday and Saturday another programme of films is promised at the Tivoli. Charle Chaplin as "The…

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North P. & C. Ball

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 22 June 1949 · page 4

At the Palais de Danse on Tuesday night, a ball was conducted by members of the North School Parents and Citizens Association. There was an attendance…

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Town Hall Dance

Barrier Miner · Thursday 23 June 1949 · page 4

O dance is to be presented at the Town Hall tomorrow night and will be broadcast by 2BH. Several numbers will be featured with…

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Old Scholars Ball

Western Grazier · Friday 24 June 1949 · page 1

The latest reports concerning the progress of details Involved in this year's mammoth Old Scholars Bill are to the effect that, fee one thing, an orchestra…

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Special Big Town Hall Dance

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 24 June 1949 · page 6

A special big dance is planned for the Town Hall tonight, and will be broadcast. There will be special song features…

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Orphanage Ball

Barrier Miner · Monday 27 June 1949 · page 5

The annual Orphanage Ball is to be held at the Palais on Tuesday, July 26. Preliminary functions are to be held to supplement the…

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Geopliysicists Give Dance

Barrier Miner · Monday 27 June 1949 · page 5

South African geophysicists who have been in Broken Hill for the past six months gave a farewell social dance at the North Mine…

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Band Conductor Resigns 28 Years With Local Brass Bands

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 27 June 1949 · page 1

After 28 years as conductor of the City Band and later the B.I.U. Band, Mr. Les Richards retired as leader of the band last February. He was tendered a valedictory dinner at the Royal Exchange Hotel on Saturday night…

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Police Ball

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 28 June 1949 · page 4

The police have organised a committee for the annual ball, and it will be held at the Palais 'de Danse, on August 16. The…

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Torch Orchestra From 2BH

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 29 June 1949 · page 7

Sydney Torch and his orchestra will be heard in "Especially For You" from 2BH this evening at 6 o'clock in delightful selections…

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Orphanage Ball

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 29 June 1949 · page 5

The Orphanage Ball will this year be held at the Palais, on July 26, and as usual there will be a homermade supper. The ladies'…

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Inaugural Studio Concert

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 29 June 1949 · page 6

Local artists appeared on the ABC South Australian State program last night in the first concert given from the studio of 2NB in Argent Street…

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Town Hall Dance

Barrier Miner · Thursday 30 June 1949 · page 9

A welcome dance will be tendered to the visiting Swan Districts (W.A.) footballers and officials at the town hall dance tomorrow…

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U.s. General Salutes Italian Guards—theatre Party

Barrier Miner · Thursday 30 June 1949 · page 5

LEFT—Susie, London Zoo leopard, knows feeding time is not far off and keeps a sharp watch for the keeper to arrive with her rations. RIGHT—Gen. Mark Clark, wartime leader of the U.S. 5th Army, was accompanied by Mrs. Clark when he passed ltalian…

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U.s. Bid for Live Talent in Theatre

Barrier Miner · Thursday 30 June 1949 · page 8

New York, June 29.—Famous old names of vaudeville and variety theatre are hanging around the stage entrance of the Palace…

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Town Hall Dance

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 1 July 1949 · page 4

The visiting Swan District (W.A.) footballers and officials will be guests at the Town Hall Dance tonight. The dance program will be broadcast and…

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