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

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1949

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Concert By English Duo

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 14 September 1949 · page 5
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Fresh from a triumphal tour of U.S.A. and Canada. the English Dun, Viola Merris (soprano). and Victoria Anderson (contralto, will be singing in Broken Hill…

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Inspiring Concert By Malcuzynski

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 14 September 1949 · page 5

Polish pianist Witold Malcuzynski gave an impressive and inspiring performance at his A.B.C. recital at the Town Hall. His Chopin program was…

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Town Hall Dance

Barrier Miner · Thursday 15 September 1949 · page 9

Many new numbers will be sung by Jeanie Dowe and played by Ray Mills' band at the Town Hall dance tomorrow night and will be…

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Donation Towards Better Concerts (To the Editor)

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 15 September 1949 · page 5

Sir — Would you please arrange to have the enclosed £2/2/- paid to the committee responsible for the visit of the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra which…

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Town Hall Dance

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 16 September 1949 · page 6

Many new numbers will be sung by Jeanie Dowe and played by Ray Mills' "Sweet Swing" Dance Band at the Town Hall Dance tonight. This will…

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Concert by English Duo

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 16 September 1949 · page 5

This year Broken Hill is being regaled with many musical feasts. Not the least of these will be the concert set down for Monday, September 26 at…

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Town Hall Dance

Barrier Miner · Monday 19 September 1949 · page 3

"Jive Nite" will be presented at the Town Hall tomorrow and will feature for the first time in Broken Hill the R.D. Hot Shots…

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North P. & C. Dance

Barrier Miner · Monday 19 September 1949 · page 8

The North Parents and Citizens' Association will revive its weekly old-time dance at the North Mine Hall on Wednesday…

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New Ball After 50 Shield Overs

Barrier Miner · Monday 19 September 1949 · page 4

Sydney.—A new ball can now be brought into play in Sheffield Shield matches after 50 overs. The inter'state cricket…

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Boys' Club Concert

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 20 September 1949 · page 2

Members of the Police Boys' Club will stage a variety concert tomorrow night, the proceeds going to assise an injured member of…

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Town Hall Dance

Barrier Miner · Thursday 22 September 1949 · page 8

The 50-50 dance will be held at the Town Hall tomorrow night and is to be broadcast by 2BH. Ray Mills' band will play bright music…

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Boxing At Tivoli Theatre

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 22 September 1949 · page 6

On Friday night the program to be presented at the Tivoli Theatre should be most entertaining Mick Fox. who meets Al Smith in the much talked…

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Town Hall Dance

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 23 September 1949 · page 2

The usual Fifty-Fifty Dance will be held at the Town Hall tonight and will be broadcast. Ray Mills' "Sweet Swine" Dance Band will render a bright…

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English Duo Concert

Barrier Miner · Saturday 24 September 1949 · page 10

Victoria Anderson (contralto) and Viola Morris (soprano), fresh from a tour of U.S.A. and Canada, will give a concert in the Town…

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English Due to Give Concert

Barrier Miner · Monday 26 September 1949 · page 1

Victoria Anderson and Viola Morris, who will give a concert in the Town Hall tonight under the auspices of the Arts Council,…

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Entertaining Duo Concert

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 27 September 1949 · page 1

Two voices blending in harmony presenting a well balanced program were heard at the Town Hall last night when the English Duo, Viola…

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Boston Orchestra From 2Bh

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 28 September 1949 · page 10

In "Orchestral Interlude" at 9 o'clock from 2BH this evening the Boston Promenade Orchestra will present an arrangement of…

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From Band to Links

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 28 September 1949 · page 12

Forty years ago a 23-year-old man (Mr. S. Berriman) left Broken, Hill with the City Band to [?]mpete at Ballarat. He designs…

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Town Hall Dance

Barrier Miner · Thursday 29 September 1949 · page 5

The weekly dance, will be held at the Town Hall tomorrow night and will be broadcast by 2BH. Many new dance releases will be…

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