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Central Coast · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1940

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O.S.U. Spring Dance Outstanding Success

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Friday 25 October 1940 · page 2

Many dancers attended the Old Students' springe dance last Friday night and everyone voted it an excellent night…

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Somersby Raises £24 For British Bomb Victims Dance Raises Between £8 and £9

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Tuesday 29 October 1940 · page 1

A dance held in the Somersby Hall on Saturday night week in aid of the British Bomb Victims' Fund raised between £8 and £9. The…

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Shaded lights For Royal lancers' Annual Ball Dancers Attend I Large Numbers

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Tuesday 29 October 1940 · page 3

Lights shaded with green crepe paper shed a diffused green glow over the dancers at the Royal Lancers' annual ball in the Ourimbah…

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"Charley's Big Hearted Aunt" Treat In Store For Regal Theatre Audiences

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Tuesday 29 October 1940 · page 5

Burlesque comedy of a rich brew is in store for Regal Theatre audiences this Wednesday and Thursday when "Charley's…

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Local Theatre Attractions Regal Theatre

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Friday 1 November 1940 · page 5

"Foreign Correspondent," which is the main feature on the Regal Theatre's programme this weekend, is both melodrama and masterpiece…

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Kulnura Benefit Dance Good Attendance

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Friday 1 November 1940 · page 4

The benefit dance in aid of the dependants of the late Cecil King, of Terrigal, took place at Kulnura Hall. There was a very large attendance…

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Empire Bay News Fancy Dress Dance

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Friday 1 November 1940 · page 1

The Patriotic League, held a plain and fancy dress dance in the Empire Bay Progress Rooms on Friday, October 11. The function was in aid…

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Local Theatre Attractions Regal Theatre

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Tuesday 5 November 1940 · page 4

"Pastor Hall," the main feature on the Regal Theatre programme this Wednesday and Thursday, is a superb presentation depicting how…

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Red Cross Dance Raises £4 Point Clare Function

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Tuesday 5 November 1940 · page 4

Th Kiosk at Point Clare last Saturday night was the scene of another Red Cross dance at which more than £4 was taken…

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Local Theatre Attractions Regal Theatre

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Friday 8 November 1940 · page 6

A really excellent film has been secured for the main attraction on the Regal Theatre's programme this week-end…

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Patriotic Concert To Raise Funds for Canteen Orders For Overseas Troops

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Friday 8 November 1940 · page 3

A particularly good type of Newcastle radio artists has been selected for the grand patriotic concert to be held in the Valencia Theatre on…

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Correction Royal Lancers' Ball

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Tuesday 12 November 1940 · page 5

Through a mistake which was not discovered until a number of copies of the issue of October 29 had been printed, the Royal Lancers' Ball at…

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Triple Birthday Party Dance At Kincumber

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Tuesday 19 November 1940 · page 6

Mrs. C. Bryant, Mrs. R. W. Dwight and Mr. Ossie Bryant, of Kincumber, were given a triple birthday party on Saturday night…

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Talented Artists For Patriotic Concert Great Variety Entertainment

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Tuesday 19 November 1940 · page 6

An elaborate troupe of artists has been engaged for the patriotic concert in the Valencia Theatre on Thursday night next…

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LETTERS To the Editor Thursday Night's Concert

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Tuesday 19 November 1940 · page 6

Sir.— On next Thursday night at the Valencia Theatre, a very talented band of Newcastle artists will give their services free to assist our…

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Local Theatre Attractions Regal Theatre

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Friday 22 November 1940 · page 6

A sweepstake ticket, a synthetic honeymoon, life in Greenwich Village, a hero and a heroine in the persons of Ronald Colman and Ginger…

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Ourimbah News A.I.F. Auxiliary Concert

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Friday 22 November 1940 · page 4

A very successful concert in aid of the Lisarow-Ourimbab Women's Auxiliary was held in the Ourimbah School of Arts on Thursday night,…

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Local Theatre Attractions Regal Theatre

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Friday 29 November 1940 · page 8

Spencer Tracy has the leading role in "Edison, The Man," which open's at the Regal Theatre tonight, continuing Saturday (matinee and at…

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Local Theatre Attractions Regal Theatre

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Tuesday 3 December 1940 · page 5

For pure unadulterated dynamite in the way of thrills, picture-goers are advised to see "Mystery Sea Raider" at the Regal Theatre this…

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Local Theatre Attractions Regal Theatre

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Friday 6 December 1940 · page 4

Edward Small, director of "South of Pago Pago," which is the main feature on the Regal Theatre's programme this weekend, sent a special…

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