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

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1949

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Attractive Faking At The Orphanage Ball

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 3 August 1949 · page 3

Many lovely evening gowns in the latest shades and styles were seen at the Palais last Tuesday night, when the annual Orphanage Ball was conducted…

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Town Hall Dance

Barrier Miner · Thursday 4 August 1949 · page 9

A carnival dance will be held at the Town Hall tomorrow night and will be broadcast by 2BH. Carnival atmosphere will prevail…

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Police Ball

Barrier Miner · Friday 5 August 1949 · page 4

The police ball at the Palais de Danse on August 16 promises to be brilliant. Many new ideas will be incorporated on a lavish scale…

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Monster Carnival Dance

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 5 August 1949 · page 6

A monster carnival dance will be held at the Town Hall tonight and will be broadcast. Carnival atmosphere will prevail as streamers, jazz caps, ballnons…

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Plans For Brilliant Police Ball

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 5 August 1949 · page 3

Under the leadership of Sergt. H Reddington as president and Constable W. Narcroft as secretary, on energetic committee have spent months in the…

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Pictures In Wool French Girl Presents New Art Form

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 5 August 1949 · page 5

Just about the time, in 1939. when Europe was beginning to thunder with the tramp or marching men. Mile. Marie Lemaistre, placidly decorating a…

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Enjoyable Quartette Concert

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 8 August 1949 · page 2

At the Town Hull on Saturday night the Broken Hill Quartette Club presented their second concert for this year to a packed audience. The club…

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To City Dance By Horseback

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 9 August 1949 · page 8

WEARING HIS BEST SUIT, 21-year-old Belair (S.A.) dairyman Bill Reed rode his pony Trigger to the Railway Institute dance en Saturday night. While Reed danced, Trigger stood behind a near by wall. Reed said he could get to town no…

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Social Happenings Festive Atmosphere At North Mine Staff Ball

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 9 August 1949 · page 5

A festive atmosphere prevailed at?? the annual North Mine Staff Ball, attended by a large crowd of members ot the staff and their friends, Held at the New Masonic Hall on Saturday night. Miss Mollie Nestor's orchestra played enjoyable music and an excellen t 50-50.programme was enjoyed…

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Neel Orchestra From 2Bh

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 10 August 1949 · page 7

The Boyd Neel String Orchestra will play Benjamin Britten's "Simple Symphony" in "Music of the Masters" from 2BH this…

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North Mine Staff Ball

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 10 August 1949 · page 3

The New Masonic Hall was crowded with dancers on Saturday night for the North Mine Start Club Ball, which was attended by a large number of city…

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Town Hall Dance

Barrier Miner · Thursday 11 August 1949 · page 9

The usual fifty-fifty dance will be held at the Town Hall tomorrow night and will be broadcast by 2BH. Ray Mills'band will be…

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Police Ball

Barrier Miner · Friday 12 August 1949 · page 5

For many months a committee under Sergt. H. Reddington (president) and Constable W. Marcroft (secretary) has planned the police…

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News From Ivanhoe Hospital Ball Outstanding Success

Western Grazier · Friday 12 August 1949 · page 3

The Hospital Ball conducted en July 29 was, as expected, an outstanding success. Conducted annually by the Ladies' Auxiliary this function is responsible for raising considerable sums to support the Hospital. This year's effort was responsible for…

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Police Ball Tuesday Next

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 13 August 1949 · page 4

After many months of careful planning, the annual Police Carnival Ball will be presented at the Palais de Danse on Tuesday night next. August 16…

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Police Ball at Palais De Danse

Barrier Miner · Monday 15 August 1949 · page 8

A working bee spent all day at the Palais de Danse yesterday, putting the finishing touches to the decorations in the supper room and…

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Brilliant Function Arranged For Police Ball

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 16 August 1949 · page 4

With many months of organisation and preparation behind them, the Police Carnival Ball committee are sanguine that their efforts will not be in vain,…

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Menindee P. & C. Dance School Concert and Debate

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 17 August 1949 · page 5

A successful dance, organised by Mrs. Miller and Mrs. Sarles on behalf of the P. & C. Association, was held at Menindee on Saturday. Mr. R. Collins acted…

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Big Crowd At Police Ball

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 17 August 1949 · page 6

The annual Police Carnival Ball at the Palais last night was the most successful yet held. An attendance of about 2,000 took…

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Huge Crowd At Police Ball

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 17 August 1949 · page 5

Upholding its high reputation, the Annual Police Carnival Ball at the Palais de Dance last night was an outstandingly successful function. Hundreds of dancers…

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