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

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1950

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Arts Council Concert

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 29 March 1950 · page 3

Tomorrow night the Arts council will present a popular concert featuring local artists at the Broken Hill Town Hall. The High School Choir, which has a…

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Arts Council to Stage Concert

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 29 March 1950 · page 5

Tomorrow night the Arts Council will present a concert featuring local artists in the Town Hall. The High School Choir will sing…

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Town Hall Dance

Barrier Miner · Thursday 30 March 1950 · page 7

The weekly fifty-fifty dance will be held at the Town Hall tomorrow night and will be broadcast by 2 B.H. who will present "Name…

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St. Patrick's Ball At Burke Ward

Barrier Miner · Thursday 30 March 1950 · page 9

The annaul St. Patricks Ball held in the Burke Ward Hall on Tuesday evening was successful. Proceeds will benefit St. Mary's Parish…

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News From Ivanhoe Funds For New Hall At Darnick Grand Ball Well Attended

Western Grazier · Friday 31 March 1950 · page 3

A grand ball held last Friday night in the Memorial Hall by the Darnick Sports Club was as expected on outstanding success both socially and financially. The first function for many months, it was consequently well attended as can be…

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Entertaining Concert By Local Artists

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 31 March 1950 · page 4

Seven talented local artists, supported by the High School Choir, gave an entertaining and well-varied concert program last night at the Town Hall,…

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Arts Council Concert

Barrier Miner · Friday 31 March 1950 · page 3

The Arts Council last night conducted a concert at the Town Hall. Seven local artists, supported by the High School Choir, entertained a large attentive audience…

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Novelty Dance

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 4 April 1950 · page 5

The Zinc Corporation-N.B.H.C. staff club made Saturday night an opportunity for an April Fool's dance…

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Prominent Enthusiast Conducts Dance Convention At Palais Outstanding Performances In Examination

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 4 April 1950 · page 4

The first dance convention ever to be held in Broken Hill took place at the Polais de Danse on Sunday night. Mickey Powell, President of the Australian Dancing Society, was introduced by the Mayor, Alderman W. F. Riddiford…

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Town Hall Dance

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 5 April 1950 · page 2

A special holiday dance will be held at the Town Hall tomorrow night and will be broadcast by 2 B.H. A bright programme will…

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Business Men Impressed By Dance Convention

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 5 April 1950 · page 1

At least two local business people were so impressed by the dance convention held at the Palais de Danse on Sunday night and by the enthusiasm of the…

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News From Menindee Big Easter Gymkhana And Ball

Western Grazier · Friday 7 April 1950 · page 2

Talk of Menindee at present is the gymkhana to be held tomorrow (Easter Saturday) and the ball to follow in the evening. An. appetising supper has been planned for the ball, and on orchestra of three will play…

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Town Hall Dance

Barrier Miner · Saturday 8 April 1950 · page 6

An Easter carnival dance will be held at the Town Hall on Monday night. Hundreds of balloons, streamers and noisemakers will be…

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Papuan Band For Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 8 April 1950 · page 6

Brisbane.—The Minister for the Army, Mr. J. Fancis, said that the Royal Papuan Constabulary Band and guard of 91 natives and four…

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Easter Carnival Dance at Town Hall

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 10 April 1950 · page 5

A monster Easter Carnival Dance will be held at the Town Hall tonight. Hundreds or balloons, streamers, noisemakers and confettl battles will add to the…

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Collingwood Best Band

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 12 April 1950 · page 3

Launceston.—The Collingwood Citizens' Band won the "A" Australian Band Championship, conducted by the Tasmanian Bands'…

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Street Stall To Aid Convent Ball

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 12 April 1950 · page 3

The ladles committee of the convent Ball will hold a street stall in Argent Street in front of the Bank of Australasia on Friday, April 14. There will be…

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Convent Ball

Barrier Miner · Thursday 13 April 1950 · page 9

The annual Convent Ball will be held at the Palais de Danse on Tuesday, May 2. Chief attractions will be the presentation of…

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Town Hall Dance

Barrier Miner · Thursday 13 April 1950 · page 5

The weekly dance will be held at the Town Hall tomorrow night and will be broadcast by 2BH, who will present "Name the Band"…

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Town Hall Dance

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 14 April 1950 · page 5

The usual weekly dance will be held at the Town Hall tonight and will be broadcast ty 2BH. which will prevent "Name the Band Quiz."…

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