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South Coast · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1945

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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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At the King’s Theatre

The Bega District News · Thursday 6 September 1945 · page 2

Alice Faye, Carmen Miranda, Phil Baker, the king of swing, Benny Goodman; and his orchestra and the word famed famed ballroom dancer, Tony de Marco,…

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Victory Concert

The South Coast Register · Thursday 6 September 1945 · page 2

The Victory Concert, being organised by the Presbyterian Church, promises to be the best that has yet been presented. Leading Tivoli…

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At the King’s Theatre

The Bega District News · Monday 10 September 1945 · page 2

One of the most magnificent dramas of the old West ever to thunder across the screen, “The Desperadoes,” opens Wednesday at the King’s Theatre with…

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Naval Ball

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 12 September 1945 · page 1

The forthcoming Naval Ball, which is being organised by the R.N.A.S., Nowra, shows promise of becoming the outstanding social…

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At the King’s Theatre

The Bega District News · Thursday 13 September 1945 · page 2

Dorothy Lamour returns to the now legendary sarong in “Rainbow Island,” technicolour musical coming to the King’s Theatre on Saturday…

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Miss Australia Contest Successful Dance at Berry for Miss Coralie Kelly’s Candidature

The South Coast Register · Thursday 13 September 1945 · page 1

The amount of £40. taken, at the door, speaks for itself, as to the success of the euchre party and dance in the Berry School of Arts…

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Local and General Concert

The South Coast Register · Thursday 13 September 1945 · page 2

Marion Stanley, Sydney violinists will be making a welcome reappearance at the Victory Concert on Friday September 28. Iris…

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At the King’s Theatre

The Bega District News · Monday 17 September 1945 · page 2

Inspired by the fighting Sons of Texas [?] M. College, America’s office’ training centre. “Texas to Tokyo,” comes to the Kings Theatre…

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Naval Ball

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 19 September 1945 · page 5

The Royal Naval Ball of next week continues to arouse wide-spread interest, and if the rate of sale of tickets continues as at…

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Grand Victory Ball

The South Coast Register · Thursday 20 September 1945 · page 3

To-night’s the night, when the “debs”—a dozen of Berry’s most charming young ladies—will make their initial appearance at the…

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At the King’s Theatre

The Bega District News · Thursday 20 September 1945 · page 2

The .famous “Black Museum”, of Scotland Yard, with its wax portrait gallery of famous criminals of the Victorian era, and collection of murder…

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Quaama’s Record Ball

The Bega District News · Monday 24 September 1945 · page 2

The Church of England ball at Quaains, arranged by the people by Quaam, and Upper Brogo, attracted a record gathering on Wednesday night;…

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At the King’s Theatre

The Bega District News · Monday 24 September 1945 · page 2

“Als Baba and the Forty Phieves,” technicolor feature opening at the King’s Theatre on Wednesday, which co-stars Merin Montes, Jon Hall and…

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Nowra Band Will Play on

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 26 September 1945 · page 4

The Nowra Band, which has made great progress of late under the capable conductorship of Mr. George Seymour, will render a…

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Church of England Ball

The Bega District News · Thursday 27 September 1945 · page 2

The annual ball in connection with St. John’s Church of England, Bega, Was held, in the show pavilion .on Thursday night last and. was highly…

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At the King’s Theatre

The Bega District News · Thursday 27 September 1945 · page 2

One of the busiest, brightest musicals with Bing Crosby and Dorothy Lamour doing .the starring bonors. supported by Marjorie Reynokts Billy…

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The Victory Ball Red Cross Excels Itself in Staging Highly Pleasing Night’s Entertainment

The South Coast Register · Thursday 27 September 1945 · page 4

With the attractively decorated hall, the presentation of a dozen pretty debutantes, delightful music, fast floor, and a sumptuous supper,…

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At the King’s Theatre

The Bega District News · Monday 1 October 1945 · page 2

For exacting movie patrons who like their fare loaded with music and comedy “And the Angels Sing,” due Wednesday at the King’s Theatre, promises…

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The Naval Ball

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 3 October 1945 · page 7

A brilliant show was the Navy Ball, held in the School of Arts last Tuesday evening, when, as a result of the capable organisation of P.O…

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