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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1949

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Behind the Scenes the Power That Produced the School Concert

The Bega District News · Tuesday 2 August 1949 · page 4

The recent concert given by Bega High School students was so well presented that the audience was well aware of the hard work that…

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King’s Theatre

The Bega District News · Friday 5 August 1949 · page 7

Yyvonne De Carlo, the sinuous, shapely dancer of exotic films, is the centre of George Brent’s attention in the film, “Slave Girl,” which starts at the King’s,…

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King’s Theatre

The Bega District News · Tuesday 9 August 1949 · page 5

A melodrama, mingling romance and disaster, revolving around the case of a detective whose past shady career leads him into a dramatic chain of…

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Large Crowd at Candelo R. C. Ball Organisers Efforts Rearded

The Bega District News · Tuesday 9 August 1949 · page 6

One of the largest crowds for years to attend a Candelo Catholic Ball enjoyed the bright night at this year’s ball organised by the…

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King’s Theatre

The Bega District News · Friday 12 August 1949 · page 7

An Australian bullock teamster is a traditional figure when it comes to strong and colourful language, and though be has often been condemned…

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King’s Theatre

The Bega District News · Tuesday 16 August 1949 · page 5

Everybody seems to have heaps of fun in the film, “You Gotta Stay Happy,” which starts at the King’s, Bega, on Wednesday…

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Mr. and Mrs. Beale for Bega Guests at the School Ball

The Bega District News · Tuesday 16 August 1949 · page 2

The Member for South Coast, Mr. Jack G. Beale M.L.A., and Mrs. Beale have accepted the Bega Parents’ and Citizen’ Association…

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Local & General Berry Pictures

The South Coast Register · Thursday 18 August 1949 · page 2

The Lytte Pictures, after [?] down on account of the [?] will re-open on Saturday next, the same…

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King's Theatre

The Bega District News · Friday 19 August 1949 · page 5

"TYCOON," the .film which starts at the King's, Bega, on Saturday, uses all the drawling John Wayne's tricks to attract those people who love the…

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King’s Theatre

The Bega District News · Tuesday 23 August 1949 · page 5

A hoys town touch comes in the them of the film, “Fighting Father Dunne,” which is tarts at the King’s, Bega, on Wednesday…

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Large Crowd at Bemboka’s Ball Diggers Organise Successful Function

The Bega District News · Tuesday 23 August 1949 · page 3

A large crowd of dancers werre attracted to the Bemboka Diggers Ball, which was held in the local School of Arts, last Friday week…

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Bomaderry Diggers’ Ball

The South Coast Register · Thursday 25 August 1949 · page 3

The Bomaderry Diggers’ Ball attracted patrons from all over the surrounding districts, and was rated a great success. The…

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King’s Theatre

The Bega District News · Friday 26 August 1949 · page 9

New Zealand’s terrific earthquake of 1855 is appropriately one of the thrilling highlights of the film “Green Dolphin Street,” which starts at the King’s…

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Ex-Students Return For Debs’ Presentation Springtime Ball First P. & C. Social Event

The Bega District News · Friday 26 August 1949 · page 8

Six girl ex-students of the Bega Intermediate High School made a loyal and charming decision when they agreed to make their debut at the “Springtime” Ball. The ball, the first ever conducted by…

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King’s Theatre

The Bega District News · Tuesday 30 August 1949 · page 5

Dick Powell has developed so well in his tough, roles, since he discarded the f[?] career of a film songster, that his appearance in “Rogues’ Regiment,” which…

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King's Theatre

The Bega District News · Friday 2 September 1949 · page 7

“LUXURY LINER,” the film which starts at the King's, Bega, tomorrow, contains a cast of bright people, with talents that are conductive to light, easy…

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King’s Theatre

The Bega District News · Tuesday 6 September 1949 · page 5

The Day household on Madison Avenue, in New York City in the eighties presided over by Clarence Day (William Powell), provides the setting for “Life…

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Over £200 Net Profit Annual Catholic Ball

The South Coast Register · Wednesday 7 September 1949 · page 1

When it is realised that the net proceeds of the Springtime Ball, in aid of the Berry Catholic Church building fund, reached…

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King’s Theatre

The Bega District News · Friday 9 September 1949 · page 7

The title, “Fighter Squadron,” to a great extent explains the type of film that starts at the King’s, Bega on Saturday…

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The Scots’ Night Of Pipes And Kilt Great Crowd Attracted To Outstanding Ball

The Bega District News · Friday 9 September 1949 · page 4

When the mind goes back to last Friday’s Scot’s Ball in Bega, a kaleidoscope appears of heroic kilted pipers, a decor reminiscent of the Scottish Highlands, and over eight hundred gay dancers who responded to the skirl of the pipes and the…

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