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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1950

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“Pop” Easdown Farewelled Bega Band Losses Veteran Plates

The Bega District News · Friday 18 August 1950 · page 2

At a surprise gathering of Bega Bandsmen on Tuesday night last, Mr. Jack “Pop” Fasdown, was farewelled upon his retirement after 18…

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King’s Theatre

The Bega District News · Tuesday 22 August 1950 · page 5

Heralded as one of the most unusual romantic dramas ever to reach the screen, “My Foolish Heart,” which comes to the King’s Theatre, Bega, on…

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Band Rotunda in Park Estimates Being Prepared

The Bega District News · Tuesday 22 August 1950 · page 2

With a view to the erection of a band rotunda In the Bega Park, estimates of the cost of materials required for the job will be prepared…

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Successful Scots’ Ball Large Gathering Enjoys Night’s Fun

The Bega District News · Tuesday 22 August 1950 · page 2

A very large crowd attended the Scots’ Ball, last Friday night, in the Bega Show Pavilion and there was no doubt that all present thoroughly…

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Band News

The South Coast Register · Thursday 24 August 1950 · page 2

Milton Town Band has invited us to assist them in the providing of the musical programme, on Eight Hour Day, for the occasion…

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King’s Theatre

The Bega District News · Friday 25 August 1950 · page 9

Lassie, celebrated, dog star, whose new adventures take place in “Courage of Lassie,” starting at the King’s, Bega on Saturday, has given a new connotation…

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Scots’ Ball Aagin Social Success Visiting Pipers Please Large Crowd

The Bega District News · Friday 25 August 1950 · page 4

In a delightfully decorated Show Pavilion, this year’s Scots’ Ball proved just as successful as last year, and again was marked as one of the social successes of the dancing season. The hall was crowded with a happy…

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King’s Theatre

The Bega District News · Tuesday 29 August 1950 · page 5

The inside workings of the ill-famed American, rackets which affect the daily lives of millions of Americans, is the theme of the film “Force of Evil,” which…

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King’s Theatre

The Bega District News · Friday 1 September 1950 · page 9

“Sand,” the [?] which starts at the King’s Bega’s, tomorrow, is the story of a valuable show horse which escapes in to the beautiful wild country of…

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King’s Theatre

The Bega District News · Tuesday 5 September 1950 · page 5

There is a brooding atmosphere of suspense to the Him, “The Bribe,” which starts at the King’s, Bega, tomorrow. Laid In a picturesque island fishing…

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Enjoyable Concert Packed Hall Greets Enthusiastic Artists

The South Coast Register · Thursday 7 September 1950 · page 2

St. Luke’s Church of England annual tea meeting and concert again attracted a big [?] on Tuesday night last. The…

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King’s Theatre

The Bega District News · Friday 8 September 1950 · page 9

The producers of the funny film, “Miss Tatlock’s Millions,” which starts at the King’s, Bega, tomorrow, have collected four quite well knowns—even famous…

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Crowd at Wolumla C. of E. BALL

The Bega District News · Friday 8 September 1950 · page 2

The Wolumia annual Church of England Ball, Held on Thursday of last week, was very successful and enjoyed by all those who attended…

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King’s Theatre

The Bega District News · Tuesday 12 September 1950 · page 5

“Calamity Jane and Sam Bass,” the Technicolor film, which starts at the King’s Bega, tomorrow, is based on the exploits of the two western outlaws who…

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Large Crowd of Dancers Enjoy Annual Catholic Ball

The South Coast Register · Thursday 14 September 1950 · page 1

The annual Catholic Ball, held in the Berry School of Arts on Friday night last, was most enjoyable—socially and financially,…

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King’s Theatre

The Bega District News · Friday 15 September 1950 · page 11

The toughness of the west is portrayed the the film Untamed Breed.” which starts at the King’s, Bega, tomorrow. This film concerns a Texas wrangler…

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Candelo Catholic Ball a Pronounced Success Blackout Caused Secretaries Initial Worry

The Bega District News · Friday 15 September 1950 · page 4

The 1950 Animal Candelo Catholic Bali, held on Wednesday, September 6, later in the year than is usual for this function, was a -pronounced success in every aspect. This was due mainly to the efforts of…

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King’s Theatre

The Bega District News · Tuesday 19 September 1950 · page 5

“The Velvet Touch,” the film which starts at the King’s, Bega, tomorrow, gives Rosalind Russell a strong emotional role instead of the lighter…

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King’s Theatre

The Bega District News · Friday 22 September 1950 · page 9

Murder in an oriental bazaar in Istanbul of an unknown man who is disposed of in a public telephone booth starts the manhunt in the film, “Sofia,”…

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Bowlers Entertain On “Clubhouse Verandah” Appropriate Decorations At Cabaret Ball

The Bega District News · Friday 22 September 1950 · page 4

The President and members of the Bega Bowling Club, after sending out their invitations, entertained approximately 400 guests under the red and white striped clubhouse verandah awnings at the Show Pavilion, on Friday evening…

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