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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1948

187 stories in South Coast's papers · page 8 of 10

Bega Would Like to Hear Its Band

The Bega District News · Tuesday 5 October 1948 · page 2

Through its own efforts, the Bega District Band has risen to the very forefront of Par South Coast contest bands. Further…

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The Diggers’ Ball

The South Coast Register · Thursday 7 October 1948 · page 1

The second annual ball of the Berry Diggers takes place at the Berry School of Arts on Friday (to-morrow) night, and we are…

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Candelo Band Ball Bega District Band Funds Increased

The Bega District News · Friday 8 October 1948 · page 4

Mr. Bo[?] Richardson, of Hotel Wolumla la Organised yet another highly successful Ball In aid of Bega District Band funds, this time at Candelo, on…

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Band to Play More Often Suggests Night Concerts

The Bega District News · Friday 8 October 1948 · page 2

Bandmaster Merve Easdown, Band president, Mr. Jack Manning, and Drum Major Roy Carroll said yesterday that the Bega District Band is anxious to…

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Bermagui Cricketers Ball

The Bega District News · Friday 8 October 1948 · page 2

With a lattice background, dotted with ferns and red geraniums, and topped with wis aria, decorated wall vases, and the young folk of Bermagui and…

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King’s Theatre

The Bega District News · Friday 8 October 1948 · page 9

Young married people these days, who are blessed with a family, no longer have to pine at home bored while others, less encumbered can go gadding…

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King's Theatre

The Bega District News · Tuesday 12 October 1948 · page 5

In 1820 Bangor, Maine, U.S.A., was rough town, end the drunken behaviour of its citizens did not create any interest, however, the rugged nature…

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Pictures Great Progress Since Last Exhidition

The Bega District News · Tuesday 12 October 1948 · page 2

At the first exhibition of paintings and drawings, conducted by the then Bega Valley Fine Arts and Crafts Society, the display could be placed more or less in the category of sincere and enthusiastic amateurism…

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R.s.l. Dance Very Enjoyable Function

The Bega District News · Tuesday 12 October 1948 · page 2

An R.S.L. Dance organised by Digger Dick Howard was well attended last Saturday, at the Show Pavilion. During the evening, presentations of…

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Permanent Art Gallery For Bega National Gallery Directors Will Send, Pictures

The Bega District News · Tuesday 12 October 1948 · page 2

The Bega Valley Art Society has satisfied the Board of Directors of the National Gallery of New South Waes on the capacity of Bega to…

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Diggers’ Ball a Great Night Out

The South Coast Register · Thursday 14 October 1948 · page 1

The organisation of the 1948 Diggers’ Ball was indeed a triumph for those responsible for nothing was lacking in [?]…

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King’s Theatre

The Bega District News · Friday 15 October 1948 · page 11

“Stallion Road,” the film which starts the King’s, Bega, on Saturday, is a dramatic. story of horse breeders and ranch life…

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King’s Theatre

The Bega District News · Tuesday 19 October 1948 · page 5

Having completed the last “Maisie” film in which she will appear, blonde Ann Sothern intends to play more sophisticated parts…

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Bega Cricketer Injured Cheek Gashed by Ball

The Bega District News · Tuesday 19 October 1948 · page 2

While playing in the Apex Club v Post Office cricket match at the Bega Recreation Ground, on Sunday, Mr. Tom Otton, of the Apex team, was…

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King’s Theatre

The Bega District News · Friday 22 October 1948 · page 7

A rousing end hilarious romantic comedy is “Honeymoon,” from R.K.O. Radio, which opens at the King’s Theatre, Bega, on, Saturday, with Shirley…

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King’s Theatre

The Bega District News · Tuesday 26 October 1948 · page 5

“The Web,” as the title might imply is a film of the murder variety. Edmond O’Brien, Ella Raines, William Bendix and Vincent Price co-star in this tangle of…

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Methodist Sunday School Concert

The Bega District News · Tuesday 26 October 1948 · page 2

The Methodist Anniversary Social and Prize presentation was held at the Methodist Hall on Monday night of last week, the Rev. Gorrell…

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King’s Theatre

The Bega District News · Friday 29 October 1948 · page 9

An unusual type of dramatic setting is issued in the romantic film, “Desert Fury,” which starts at the King’s, Bega, on Saturday…

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King’s Theatre

The Bega District News · Tuesday 2 November 1948 · page 5

Blending action and romance the film “Singapore,” which starts at the King’s, Bega, on, Wednesday, co-stars Fred Mc-Murray and Ava Gardner…

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Tathra Beach Club Dance Successful and Enjoyable Night

The Bega District News · Tuesday 2 November 1948 · page 7

Very, enjoyable was the Ladies’ Beach Club Dance at the Tathra Hall last Saturday night Mrs. A. Thatcher, secretary and organiser…

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