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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1949

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Nowra Band Contest

The Bega District News · Tuesday 3 May 1949 · page 2

Bega District Band was placed second to Kiama Citizens Band in the aggregate at the Far Southern Group Band Contest a Nowra on…

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King's Theatre

The Bega District News · Tuesday 3 May 1949 · page 5

"Call Northside 777," the film which starts at, the King's, Bega, on Wednesday, is based on the actual case of Joseph Majceek who, on July 3, 1947,…

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Crowded Audience Appreciates Excellent Concert

The South Coast Register · Thursday 5 May 1949 · page 2

St. Luke’s Church of England Parish Hail was packed to over flowing, on Tuesday night last, extra seating accommodation…

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King’s Theatre

The Bega District News · Friday 6 May 1949 · page 7

“The Red House,” the film which starts at the King’s, Bega, on Saturday, is a psychological mystery with Edward G. Robinson playing the part of…

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Candelo Footballers’ Ball

The Bega District News · Tuesday 10 May 1949 · page 6

The happy atmosphere of general good will and gaiety prevalent at the Candelo Footballer’s Ball, held in Candelo Town. Hall Last Friday week, was most…

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Kino’s Theatre

The Bega District News · Tuesday 10 May 1949 · page 5

Anything can be expected when, tough Bogart and the alluring Lauren. Bacall come together. In “Dark Passage,” the film which…

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Dissatisfaction Nowra Band Contest

The South Coast Register · Thursday 12 May 1949 · page 2

The Bega “District News” tells of dissatisfaction among the Bega bandsmen resulting from the recent contest, at…

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King's Theatre

The Bega District News · Friday 13 May 1949 · page 7

Many experienced members of local picture theatre audiences will be pleased to learn that contracts have been signed by the King's management for…

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Band Contest Drill Inspection

The Bega District News · Tuesday 17 May 1949 · page 1

Sir—I woudd line you to grant me a little space to correct a wrong impression which would be gained by. your article en the Band Contest, published…

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King’s Theatre

The Bega District News · Tuesday 17 May 1949 · page 5

“The Long Night,” the film which starts at the King’s. Bega, on Wednesday, is the love story of two young people struggling desperately for happiness against…

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Jarring Band Discords

The Bega District News · Friday 20 May 1949 · page 2

Our band boys have been so berated by Mr. Delaney, hon. secretary Far Southern Group, that, he would have us believe…

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King's Theatre

The Bega District News · Friday 20 May 1949 · page 9

In the song romance "Three Daring Daughter," which starts at the King's, Bega, on Saturday, Jeanette MacDonald returns to the screen after…

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Candelo C. Of E. Ball Outstanding Function Capably Organised

The Bega District News · Friday 20 May 1949 · page 4

The Candelo Church of England Ball, recognised as one of the outstanding annual social functions of the township, was held in the Town Hall on Wednesday May 11, and with the organisation in the capable hands of Mesdames Percy…

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King’s Theatre

The Bega District News · Tuesday 24 May 1949 · page 5

“Race Street,” the film which starts at the King’s, Bega on Wednesday, is the story of an unlicensed bookmaker, whose loyalty to his friends brings him…

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Band News

The South Coast Register · Thursday 26 May 1949 · page 2

Now that the Nowra contest is over, the members of the Berry Silver Band are settling down in real earnest to…

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Nowra Band Contest (To the Editor)

The South Coast Register · Thursday 26 May 1949 · page 2

Dear Sir,—Enclosed is a copy of a letter which I forwarded to the Bega “News,” explaining some misunderstandings and…

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King’s Theatre

The Bega District News · Friday 27 May 1949 · page 7

The late Florenz- Ziegfeld built up from modest small performances for diggers in the Alaskan gold mining settlements to the glittering displays on…

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Car Ready for the Road Band Has Prize Tuned

The Bega District News · Friday 27 May 1949 · page 4

Whoever is the lucky winner of the Bega District Band's Art union will have everything in order to allow the car the first prize to be driven…

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King’s Theatre

The Bega District News · Tuesday 31 May 1949 · page 5

“The Mirscle of the Bells,” the film version which starts at the King’s, Bega, on Wednesday, Is a story not unknown to most people…

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Gorgeous Girls, Grand People Of Bega Diplomat’s Lady Receives Catholic Ball Debs

The Bega District News · Tuesday 31 May 1949 · page 4

Thesis grils are gorgeous and the people are grand like the beautiful countryside of the Begs Valley in which they live. reminds me so much of the lovely green Mils of my own Ireland…

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