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

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1952

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Comments of Readers Badura-skoda Concert

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 20 August 1952 · page 2

To the Editor, Sir.—Arising from the criticism of the Paul. Badura-Skoda concert which appeared in your…

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Happy Time at Ball

Barrier Miner · Thursday 21 August 1952 · page 9

At the New Masonic Hall, about 170 dancers enjoyed themselves at the High School old scholars'…

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Philharmonic Concert

Barrier Miner · Friday 22 August 1952 · page 3

Popular as ever, the Philharmonic Society gave another of its concerts to a crowded town hall last night. The one contretemps was the unfortunate effect of floodlighting the stage while the rest of the hall was in darkness…

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Church Concert

Barrier Miner · Friday 22 August 1952 · page 5

Members of the This is Life League, presented an enjoyable concert at the Thomas Street…

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Jazz Bands Dance Halls (To the Editor)

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 23 August 1952 · page 1

Sir,—In reference to jazz bands and dance halls, I would like to say a few words. Firstly, that Mr. Bridgewater…

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Philharmonic Concert At Town Hall

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 23 August 1952 · page 5

At the Town Hall Thursday night, members of the Broken Hill Philharmonic Society presented their second concert, for the 1952 season. Guest artist for the evening was soprano Marjorie Conley and an…

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Women Are Saying... Bright Frocking, Carnival Spirit at North Staff Dance

Barrier Miner · Monday 25 August 1952 · page 9

The North Mine Staff Club's cabaret dance at the Palais De Danse on Friday night was a happy affair at which almost everyone knew everyone else. Most people met. at the homes of their individual hosts before the dance and though the wet and…

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Jazz Bands And Dance Halls (To the Editor)

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 26 August 1952 · page 4

Sir,—I am a little tired of having to spend valuable time defending not only myself, but now my family…

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North Staff Hold Cabaret Dance

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 27 August 1952 · page 4

At the Palais de Dans[?] last Friday night, member of the North Mine Staff Club held a most successful…

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Gaiery At Police Ball; Thirteen Hundred Present

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 27 August 1952 · page 2

Highlighted by a blaze of floral decorations, an entertaining floor show and gay festive novelties, the Annual Police Ball held at the Palais last Tuesday night was one of the…

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Fifty-fifty Non-stop Dance at Druids Hall

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 27 August 1952 · page 4

Tonight will commence again the regular fifty-fifty non-stop dance a with two bands will be led by Ray…

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House Entered While Owner At Pictures

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 28 August 1952 · page 3

A Cobalt Street house was entered and ransacked on Tuesday night while the owner, Mrs. G. Birt, was…

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Social Happenings Hat Parade and Cabaret Dance

Barrier Miner · Thursday 28 August 1952 · page 9

The Hat Parade and Cabaret Dance held in the Blue Room at the Palace Hotel on Tuesday night was a highly successful function which attracted a large crowd of both men and women. Proceeds will go to the C.W.A.'s new Rest Home, The…

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£565 From Police Ball

Barrier Miner · Saturday 30 August 1952 · page 7

The president of the police ball committee (Sgt. C. Dennett) said today that after meeting all expenses, a net…

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"Spot" Dance Worth £100

Barrier Miner · Monday 1 September 1952 · page 12

Melbourne.— Mrs. Roy Youlden, wife of a Melbourne bookmaker, won a "spot dance" at a Victoria…

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Theatre Man is Killed

Barrier Miner · Monday 1 September 1952 · page 12

Sydney.— A man wellknown in the entertainment world died yesterday from injuries received in a…

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Wool Sued Dance

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 2 September 1952 · page 9

The woolshed dance arranged by Messrs. Peter Harvy and H. MellowshiP in aid of the C.W.A. hostel will…

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Tivoli Theatre for Sale a Niche In Broken Hill's History

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 2 September 1952 · page 1

One of the properties from the J. S. Guidi estate to be offered for auction on Wednesday afternoon will be the old Tivoli Theatre, which has been a Broken Hill landmark for…

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Concert of Local Artists To Be Staged By Arts Council

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 2 September 1952 · page 3

At the Town Hall on October 9 a concert, featuring all local artiste, will be sponsored by the Broken…

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50—50 Big Non-stop Dance at Druids Hall

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 3 September 1952 · page 3

Tonight at the Druids Hall will again be held the Big 50—50 Non-stop Dance with dancing to Len Byrnes'…

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