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

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1951

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Druids' Hall Dance

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 17 April 1951 · page 11

The mid-week dance will be held at the Druid's Hall tomorrow night A 50-50 programme will include the balloon dance. Good prizes…

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Marjorie Lawrence Concert Large Attendances Expected

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 17 April 1951 · page 4

Judging by the number of reserved scats, Marjorie Lawrence's recital at the Town Hall on Monday night should be a huge success…

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Druids' Hall Dance

Barrier Miner · Thursday 19 April 1951 · page 9

A select non-stop progamme of fifty-fifty dancing will be presented at the Druids' Hall tomorrow night, when two bands will be…

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Scouts Ball

Barrier Miner · Saturday 21 April 1951 · page 13

At the request of the Jubiler Celebrations Committee the Boy Scouts' Association has arranged a ball at the Palais De Danse on…

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Scouts Ball

Barrier Miner · Saturday 21 April 1951 · page 7

At the request of the Jubilee Celebrations Committee the Boy Scouts' Association has arranged a ball at the Palais Ce Danse, on…

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Britain's Moth Ball Fleet Refits

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 21 April 1951 · page 1

Eighty-nine vessels of the Royal Navy's Reserve Fleet are to be refitted ready for operational duties. This "moth ball'' fleet includes seven destroyers, nine frigates, sixteen minesweepers, submarines, tank landing craft and many other small craft. At…

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Few Dress in London for Theatre

Barrier Miner · Monday 23 April 1951 · page 9

London, April 19.—The problem of what to wear to the theatre in London need present no sartorial difficulty to Australians visiting…

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Druids' Hall Dance

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 24 April 1951 · page 5

A special holiday dance will be held at the Druids' Hall to-morrow night. A bright programme will include…

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Dance Class At Pa[?]

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 24 April 1951 · page 3

The usual Wednesday night dance class at the Palais will be continued tomorrow night…

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Marjorie Lawrence Concert Well Received A.B.C. Jubilee Concert At Town Hall

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 24 April 1951 · page 1

A packed audience, for whom additional seats had to be supplied at the Town Hall last night, were privileged to hear one of Australia's finest artists, dramatic soprano Marjorie Lawrence, who is at present on a concert tour of Australia in…

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Quartette Concert

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 24 April 1951 · page 11

Joan Sutherland, winner of the 1950 Mobil quest and 1949 "Sun" aria competition, who intends to go overseas shortly, will make a…

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Convent Ball Next

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 25 April 1951 · page 5

The annual Convent Ball will be held at the Palais on Tuesday night. Dancing will be from 3 p.m. to 2 a.m. to the music supplied by Bill Denley's…

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Quartette Club Concert Appearance Of Joan Sutherland

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 25 April 1951 · page 4

Joan Sutherland winner of the 1950 Mobil Quest and 1949 Sun Aria Competition, who leaves [?] overseas shortly will make return visit to the…

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Kevin Miller At Concert

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 25 April 1951 · page 11

MUSIC LOVERS, at a chamber concert in the drawing room at Lady Holden's North Adelaide home…

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Druids' Hall Dance

Barrier Miner · Thursday 26 April 1951 · page 3

A specially selected 50-50 dance programme will be presented at the Druids' Hall tomorrow night. Two dance bands will be featured…

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Boys Back From Tour With Band

Barrier Miner · Thursday 26 April 1951 · page 3

The Broken Hill Citizens-Police Boys' Club Band failed to carry off any honors in the jubilee band competition at Newcastle last week. The band competed in the D…

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Social Happenings Debutantes for Convent Ball

Barrier Miner · Friday 27 April 1951 · page 9

At the Convent Ball at the Palais next Tuesday night, debutantes (trained by Mrs. E. F. Whiteham) will be presented to Bishop Fox. Mrs. J. Gregson is the matron…

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Police Boys Club Band Returns "Did a Grand Job"

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 27 April 1951 · page 4

The Police Boys Club Band returned en Wednesday night from its visit to Newcastle. Sgt. Richards, who was in charge of…

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Again at theatre

Barrier Miner · Saturday 28 April 1951 · page 2

QUEEN MARY, in furs and carrying an ornate handbag, arrives at the Aldwych Theatre, London, to attend a performance…

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North Staff Club Dance

Barrier Miner · Monday 30 April 1951 · page 9

A carnival atmosphere dominated the North Mine Staff Club dance at the New Masonic Hall on Saturday night. It was the club's first function for the year and was fully enjoyed…

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