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South Coast · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1945

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Public Apathetic, but Band Perseveres

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 25 July 1945 · page 8

Although the Nowra Band has made wonderful progress during the initial twelve months of its existence, that fact has not…

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Agricultural Ball is a Great Success

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 25 July 1945 · page 1

For the first time since the outbreak of the European war, the Shoalhaven A. and H. Association’s committee decided this year…

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Over £100 From Benefit Concert

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 25 July 1945 · page 9

Residents of the town and district showed their sympathy in a most practical and commendable manner by their generous…

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At the King’s Theatre

The Bega District News · Thursday 26 July 1945 · page 2

Starring Ty[?] Power and Maureen O’Hara, the technicolor film, “The Black Swan,” opens on Saturday at the King’s Theatre. The film, a lavish…

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R.n.a.s. Concert

The South Coast Register · Thursday 26 July 1945 · page 2

Over £30 was taken at the door at the Royal Navy Concert at the Berry School of Arts on Monday night last, in aid of the Red Cross…

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The Catholic Ball

The Bega District News · Monday 30 July 1945 · page 2

The annual ball in aid of St Patrick’s Church, Bega, in the show pavilion on Wednesday night last, was an outstanding success, £70 being taken for…

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At the King’s Theatre

The Bega District News · Monday 30 July 1945 · page 2

In reply to an Australian fan as to the reason for his racing colours being blue and gold, Bing Crosby stated that they are founded on the title of…

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Bermagui’s Big Ball

The Bega District News · Thursday 2 August 1945 · page 2

Berm[?] went all are for Friday night last for the [?] and [?]chre party in aid of Bermagui’s queen in the…

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At the King’s Theatre

The Bega District News · Thursday 2 August 1945 · page 2

Hailed as one of the year’s outstanding screen achievements, '“Jane, Eyre,” is stated to open Saturday at the King’s Theatre. Loved by millions as…

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Young Anglican’s Ball

The Bega District News · Wednesday 8 August 1945 · page 2

The ball in the show pavilion on Thursday night under the auspices of the Young. Anglicans was highly successful, door takings being about. £70…

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At the King’s Theatre

The Bega District News · Wednesday 8 August 1945 · page 2

By thousands from the land, from the sea and from the sky a tiny outpost garrison at Wake Maid was battered for fourteen days . . . the story…

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At the King’s Theatre

The Bega District News · Thursday 9 August 1945 · page 2

At the King’s Theatre this Saturday the latest Abbott and Costello riot of fun, ”Who Done It,” will be the chief feature. It presents the two…

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At the King’s Theatre

The Bega District News · Monday 13 August 1945 · page 2

“Up in Mabel’s Room,” the famous French farce which caused such a sensation when it was produced as a stage play for another generation, has been…

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At the King’s Theatre

The Bega District News · Thursday 16 August 1945 · page 2

Dick Powell, Linda .Darnell, and Jack Oakie share stellar honors in. “It Happened Tomorrow,” Rene Clair’s sprightly comedy which makes…

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At the King's Theatre

The Bega District News · Monday 20 August 1945 · page 2

Alfred Hitchcock's long awaited production of “Lifeboat” is scheduled to open at the King's Theatre on Wednesday. The saga of men and women…

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Gerringong Catholic Ball

The South Coast Register · Thursday 23 August 1945 · page 2

Always a popular function, the annual Gerringong Catholic Ball this year was also used my many as a means of celebrating Victory…

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At the King’s Theatre

The Bega District News · Thursday 23 August 1945 · page 2

Making love to two of Hollywood’s most lovely and curvaceous stars is the enviable job of John Payne in his latest starring picture. The former…

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At the King’s Theatre

The Bega District News · Monday 27 August 1945 · page 2

At the King’s Theatre on Wednesday night Deanna Durbin returns to the screen in the romantic drama, “Her’s to Hold.” The story is a most…

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At the King’s Theatre

The Bega District News · Thursday 30 August 1945 · page 2

An Axis idea of a good lure for a young American adventurer is a blonde —a brunette—and a red-head ! That’s the assumption in “The Fallen…

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At the King’s Theatre

The Bega District News · Monday 3 September 1945 · page 2

“The Purple Heart,” acclaimed the most astonishing drama of our times, the story you could only guess behind the headlines, opens Wednesday at the…

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