Big Crowd At Anglican Ball
In spite of the wet weather last night, spirits were not dampened at the annual Church of England Ball. and an estimated crowd of 1,300 people…
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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1949
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Wilcannia Band
Mr. Bawden, leader of the Wilcannia Band, wishes the "Western Crazier" to correct the idea that the band is made up of silver, or brass instruments. It…
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The organisers of the Ball conducted at Mr. Carmichael's Rosehill property last week have acknowledged and thanked those responsible for the…
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Usually the culmination of West Darling festivities, but this year to be followed by another days racing the Race Club Ball at the Pala[?]s last night…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →News From Ivanhoe Mossgiel Gymkhana and Ball
The Gymkhana which is to be held at Mossgiel on the 28th instant should prove one of the most outstanding events of the year. With the program catering for all classes of horses and prises valued at £120, it should attract a good round-up of horses…
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The first of the 1949 series of Philharmonic Society Concerts will be held in the Town Hall on Thursday, May 26 The vetting artist. Miss Elsle Woolley…
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Phil Harris and his orchestra are to be featured in "Music for Dancing" at 2BH tonight at 10.40. They will play "Smoke, Smoke,…
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Among his many compositions, the contemporary English composer Benjamin Britten has to his credit an unusual opera entitled…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Gay Spirit At Race Club Ball
Undaunted by the weather or the possibility that their second race meeting might be cancelled, West Darling visitors and their friends made a gay and memorable occasion of the Annual Race Club' Ball at the Palais on Thursday night. Spirits…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Smart Frocking At Broken Hill Club Ball
Frocking at the Broken Hill Club Ball at the Palais on Tuesday night, the first of the West Darling week functions, was smart and distinguished. 'About 450 people attended and dancing continued from 8.30 p.m. to 2 a.m. to Bill…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Striking Styles During West Darling Week Twenty-two Debutantes At Anglican Ball
Although threatened by persistent rain and a power failure early in the evening, the Church of England Ball at the Palais on Wednesday night was a highly successful function, attended by over 1,300 people. Twenty-two young ladies made their…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Town Hall Dance
The weekly dance will be held at the Town Hall tomorrow night and will be broadcast for 2HH by Bernie Ormsby. There will be…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Town Hall Dance
The usual weekly dance will be held at the Town Hall tonight and will be broadcast by Barnie Ormsby. A gay dance is assured, with a…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Gay Spirit At Race Club Ball
Undaunted by the weather or the possibility that their second race meeting might be cancelled. West Darling visitors and their friends made a gay and memorable occasion of the Annual Race Club Ball at the Palais on Thursday night. Spirits…
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A well-varied and entertaining program was presented at the Town Hall last night by the Broken Hill Philharmonic Society. conducted by Mrs. J. J…
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Girls' Baskctball competitions held on. Saturday resulted:— N.C.G.M. (3) defeated Y.W.C.A (White), 15 goals to 14; Y.W.C.A…
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The Tivoli Theatre is launching a new film-screening policy of short features, newsreels and cartoons to begin on Thursday…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →North Mine Staff Dance
At the new Masonic Hall on Saturday night, members of the North Mine Staff Club entertained friends at a gay social evening and dance. The hall was crowded…
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The Tivoli Theatre had been fitted with new R C. A. high fidelity sound equipment to ensure good sound reproduction during its…
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