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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1944

190 stories in South Coast's papers · page 5 of 10

At the King’s Theatre

The Bega District News · Monday 22 May 1944 · page 2

With a distinguished cast of 78 players that reads like a “who’s who” of London and Hollywood film colonies, and an engrossing story that covers a…

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At the King’s Theatre

The Bega District News · Thursday 25 May 1944 · page 2

A stirring story of the Canadian North-West. Mounted Police, with it scenes or startling granduer, beautified by. all-revealing Technicolor, “Heart of…

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Noel Coward’s “in Which we Serve” at the King’s Theatre Soon

The Bega District News · Thursday 25 May 1944 · page 2

There “has never been a more comprehensive,” a more emotionally stimulating, a more thrilling drama, or a greater woman’s picture than Noel…

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At the King’s Theatre

The Bega District News · Monday 29 May 1944 · page 3

“In Old Calif[?] which comes to the King’s Theatre on Wednesday, is laid against a [?]ourful background which would mak[?] the picture a success…

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The Pictures

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 31 May 1944 · page 4

No more stirring chapter has been written in our island story than this factual account of Merchant Navy heroism in "San…

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At the King’s theatre

The Bega District News · Thursday 1 June 1944 · page 2

Blending a wealth of entertainment into its fast paced story. “Seven Days’ Leave,” presents a blatant east and scores of surprises and catchy tunes…

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At the King’s Theatre

The Bega District News · Monday 5 June 1944 · page 2

And the King’s keeps up the good work. Topping the many recent high class programmes is the double feature offering for Wednesday next, and the…

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Nowra Band Revived

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 7 June 1944 · page 6

At a well-attended meeting at the Band Hall on Monday night (Mr F. Smith presiding), the Nowra Band was revived after being in…

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Gay Mad Hatters’ Ball

The South Coast Register · Thursday 8 June 1944 · page 2

Berry lovers of dancing have [?] asking for a ball —and so an opportunity presents itself to let them have their fling” on…

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At the King's Theatre

The Bega District News · Thursday 8 June 1944 · page 2

Abbott and Costello in their brief but spectacular career have portrayed detectives, cowboys, suitors, soldiers, mechanics, and carnival sp[?]ilers. In…

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At the King's Theatre

The Bega District News · Monday 12 June 1944 · page 2

“Cottage to Let,” which opens at the King’s Theatre on Wednesday, presents a most unusual spy drama, something with a few surprises and many thrills,…

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Diggers Ball a Triumph Second Front Atmosphere

The Bega District News · Monday 12 June 1944 · page 2

The annual ball of the Bega branch of the Returned Soldiers’ League the show pavilion on Thursday night was probably the most successful in…

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Nowra Town Band

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 14 June 1944 · page 1

Prior to the public meeting which re-established the Nowra Town Band as a going concern, a number of selections were played, as a…

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Lyric Theatre

The South Coast Register · Thursday 15 June 1944 · page 2

The management of the Lyric Theatre Pictures advice that all Friday night screenings have been cancelled until further notice…

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Town Band at Nowra

The South Coast Register · Thursday 15 June 1944 · page 2

Nowra is to have a down band, after being in recess for seven of eight years. This was decided upon at a public meeting, when offers of…

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At the King’s Theatre

The Bega District News · Thursday 15 June 1944 · page 2

Telling with unforgettable effect the story, of a great American, a poor immigrant’s son who became one of the greatest sports figures of all time and…

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At the King’s Theatre

The Bega District News · Monday 19 June 1944 · page 2

Here is a British film about the British Navy, a film which everyone will be both proud had thrilled to have seen. “In Which We Serve.” which…

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The Mad Hatters’ Ball

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 21 June 1944 · page 7

What was described as the Mad-Hatters’ Ball, organised by the Nowra branch of the Red Cross and held in the School of Arts on…

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Madhatters’ Ball

The South Coast Register · Thursday 22 June 1944 · page 3

The Madhatters’ Ball at Nowra in aid of the Red Cross, held on Thursday night last, was a great success, the door takings amounting…

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At the King's Theatre

The Bega District News · Thursday 22 June 1944 · page 2

Flashing sales wh[?]rling bodies streamlined for speed plus the artistry of such screen favourites a Ellen Drew Richard Dunning Vera Yuge Jerry…

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