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

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1949

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Dramatic pictures of fatal Loxton smash

Barrier Miner · Saturday 26 February 1949 · page 7

SPECIAL PICTURES of tbe crossing smash near Loxton (f rom top)—The engine cabin in which the bodies of the driver and fireman were trapped; two tracks were also derailed engine tender in background breakdown gang working at 11.30 at night; and breakdown workers sleeping on bags off rye In an overturned trock at 7 a.m. after having…

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Aero Club Dance

Barrier Miner · Monday 28 February 1949 · page 7

Broken Hill Aero Club held a dance on Saturday night at the aerodrome to welcome the new Instructor, Mr. E. W. (Dusty)…

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Variety Concert by Police Boys Club

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 28 February 1949 · page 4

The Crimes [?] in the [?]…

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Boys' Club Concert

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 1 March 1949 · page 2

A variety concert will be staged tomorrow night by the CitizensPolice Boys' Club at the Theatrette Railway Town, to support Miss…

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St. Patrick's Ball

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 2 March 1949 · page 1

This is an event that is looked forward to by hundreds or dance patrons each year, and this year the big event is going to be held on Tuesday night. March 22…

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Town Hall Dance

Barrier Miner · Thursday 3 March 1949 · page 3

The usual popular 50-50 dance will be held at the Town Hall tomorrow night, and will be broadcast by 2BH…

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First pictures of new car

Barrier Miner · Thursday 3 March 1949 · page 1

TWO VIEWS of an Australian car built in Adelaide by Wiles Manufacturing Co., Mite End. lt is a five-seater, two cylinder, 7.2 horse-power, car with front-wheel drive and four-wheel hydraulic brakes. The car has four gears, three…

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Town Hall Dance

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 4 March 1949 · page 6

The usual 50-50 dance will be held at the Town Hall tonight, and will be broadcast. A special program of dancing will be…

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Hunt for 137 Stolen Pictures

Barrier Miner · Friday 4 March 1949 · page 3

London, March 3.—German art authorities are offering 10,000 marks reward for Information leading to the return of 137…

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Residence In Old Theatre

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 4 March 1949 · page 5

Reconstruction of the former operating theatre into a modern residence for the medical staff is rapidly nearing completion…

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Big A.b.c. Concert Plans

Barrier Miner · Friday 4 March 1949 · page 4

Peter Dawson will sinj in Broken Hill on April 30 in the first of a series of celebrity subscription…

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Concert for Old Folk

Barrier Miner · Saturday 5 March 1949 · page 1

A concert given by the Zinc Corporation Concert Party to inmates of the Old Folks' Home on Thursday night was enjoyed by…

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Parkes Band Hera Easter

Barrier Miner · Monday 7 March 1949 · page 8

The Parkes Town and District Band will visit Broken Hill as guests of the Barrier Industrial Union Band on Aoril 18…

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Bradman Plays Ball On To Wicket

Barrier Miner · Monday 7 March 1949 · page 5

BRADMAN WAS OUT FOR 30 when he played a ball from W. Johnston on to his wicket at Adelaide Oval on Saturday…

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Concert for Old Folk

Barrier Miner · Monday 7 March 1949 · page 5

A concert given by the Zinc Corporation Concert Party to inmates of the Old Folks' Home on Thursday night was enjoyed by…

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Town Hall Dance

Barrier Miner · Thursday 10 March 1949 · page 5

A 50-50 dance will be held at the Town Hall tomorrow night and will be broadcast by 2BH. Mr. Neville Fleeton (No. 15 entrant in the…

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Visit Of Parkes Band

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 10 March 1949 · page 1

The Parkes Town and District Band will be visiting Brokers Hill as guests of the Barrier Unions Hand on Monday, April 15…

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Boy Injured At Pictures Dangerous Practice Injures Eye

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 15 March 1949 · page 3

Ted Thompson (7) was injured in the left eye at the Metropole pictures on Saturday night when struck by a [?] from a catapault. The accident…

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Non-stop Dance at Town Hall

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 16 March 1949 · page 5

A non-stop dance will be held at the town hall on Friday night, and will be broadcast by 2BH. During the night there will also be…

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Move for National Theatre

Barrier Miner · Thursday 17 March 1949 · page 7

Sydney. — Leading British stage producer, Mr. Tyrone Gutherie, who has arrived in Sydney on a six weeks' visit, will…

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