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

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1954

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Dance Exhibition At Palais

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 7 May 1954 · page 2

A large enthusiastic crowd attended the N.E.S. Dance Convention held at the Palais last Sunday night…

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23 Debutantes Presented at Bright Convent Ball

Barrier Miner · Friday 7 May 1954 · page 9

The Convent Ball—heralding the opening of the dancing season—was held at the Palais de Danse on Wednesday night and was attended by 650 dancers.The highlight was the presentation of 253 debutantes including twin sisters. Autumn toned flowers and…

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Baby Contest Dance

Barrier Miner · Saturday 8 May 1954 · page 5

Mothers of the baby contestants ana other members of the Y.W.C.A. Young Marrieds' Club have…

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Baby Contest Dance

Barrier Miner · Saturday 8 May 1954 · page 5

Mothers of the baby contestants and other members of the Y.W.C.A. Young Marrieds' Club have…

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Band Musik Over 2BH

Barrier Miner · Saturday 8 May 1954 · page 5

The Regimental Band of H.M. Grenadier Guards conducted by Major George Miller with xylophone soloist…

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Band Musik Over 2BH

Barrier Miner · Saturday 8 May 1954 · page 5

The Regimental Band of H.M. Grenadier Guards conducted by Major George Miller with xylophone soloist…

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Dance Teacher Now Examiner

Barrier Miner · Saturday 8 May 1954 · page 4

The general secretary of the National Examination system of dancing in Australia (Miss Dorothy Gladstone) states that Mrs. Glady Bridgewater, of Broken Hill,…

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Dance Teacher Now Examiner

Barrier Miner · Saturday 8 May 1954 · page 4

The general secretary of the National Examination system of dancing in Australia (Miss Dorothy Gladstone) states that Mrs. Glady Bridgewater, of Broken Hill,…

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Honor For Local Dance Teacher

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 8 May 1954 · page 2

Mrs. Glady Bridgewater, Broken Hill's teacher of ballroom dancing, has been appointed to the Board of Examiners of the National Examination System for dancing in…

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Delightful "Night Of Opera" [?] ABC Concert

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 10 May 1954 · page 3

The Australian Broadcasting Commission's presentation of a "Night Of Opera" on Thursday was delightful, and the artists' performances were faultless. The…

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Square Dance Changes

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 11 May 1954 · page 8

Jquare dance caller (Bob Tregurtha) will leave shortly to reside permanently in M e l b o u r n e. Thursday…

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Masonic Ball Debs Four young ladies made their debut at the annual Masonic Ball on Saturday night

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 11 May 1954 · page 9

They were presented to Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Blake. The hall was beautifully decorated with autumn…

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Dance Band Leader Dies

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 12 May 1954 · page 8

London: American born pianist and dance band leader Carroll Gibbons died today in London after an…

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Woman's Parade Masonic Ball

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 12 May 1954 · page 3

The Masonic Hall was beautifully decorated with balloons, tawny chrysanthemums, gladioli and delphiniums for the Debutante Ball on Saturday night. Four…

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29 Debs, for the C.E. Ball

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 12 May 1954 · page 9

Plans are well under wa for the presentation of debt tantes at the annual Church of England ball at the Palais…

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Philharmonic Concert, Mar 27

Barrier Miner · Saturday 15 May 1954 · page 4

On May 27 in the Town Hall, the Broken Hill Philharmonic Society will present a concert, the first…

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Philharmonic Concert, May 27

Barrier Miner · Saturday 15 May 1954 · page 4

On May 27 in the Town Hall, the Broken Hill Philharmonic Society will present a concert, the first…

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BIU Band Appoints Business Manager For Contest Touring Fund

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 17 May 1954 · page 1

Mr. Les Bertram, well-known Broken Hill citizen and businessman, has been appointed to a recently…

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Dance Off

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 19 May 1954 · page 16

The Y.M.C.A. Wednesday night dance has been cancelled this week because of West Darling festvities. The…

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29 Debutantes Presented at Church of England Ball

Barrier Miner · Friday 21 May 1954 · page 13

A delightful setting of gladioli in shades of pink to deepest red, flown from Adelaide and Melbourne, intermingled with potted ferns, transformed the Palais de Danse into a bower for the annual Church of England Ball on Wednesday night. It was attended by more than 850 people…

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