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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1952

169 stories in South Coast's papers · page 5 of 9

King’s Theatre

The Bega District News · Friday 11 July 1952 · page 3

“At War with the Army,” the film starting at the King’s, Bega, to-morrow, gives the comic team Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis an…

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King’s Theatre

The Bega District News · Tuesday 15 July 1952 · page 7

Many different types of animals, especially dogs, have had parts in films, but the performing cat has had to rely on the cartoon artist…

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Band News

The South Coast Register · Thursday 17 July 1952 · page 2

Owing to the severe wintry conditions prevailing, street programmes have been abandoned during the past few weeks. An…

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King’s Theatre

The Bega District News · Friday 18 July 1952 · page 6

It should be unnecessary to state that a film titled “Mr. Music,” with Bing Crosby the star, should be packed full of songs and…

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Bright Night at Quaama Church Of England Ball Attracts Dancers

The Bega District News · Friday 18 July 1952 · page 3

Quaama night life glowed as brilliantly as ever, on Friday night last, when local dancers, and many others, from Cobargo, Narooma, Bega, and other district Centres, filled the Quaama hall for the…

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King’s Theatre

The Bega District News · Tuesday 22 July 1952 · page 3

Humphrey Bogart has played in many thrillers, but it may come as a surprise that his latest is about the film city itself…

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Woolshed Ball, Best Ever Old Timbers Rang With Music And Gaiety

The Bega District News · Tuesday 22 July 1952 · page 3

There never was a woolshed ball to compare with the great Woolshed Ball held in the capacious interior of Mr. Murray Otton’s woolshed, at “Numerella,” on Wednesday night last week, when…

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Berry’s National Show Interesting Pictures in “Sydney Mail” of 1008

The South Coast Register · Thursday 24 July 1952 · page 3

A few days ago Mrs. Jack Martin, of Hurley Hill, came across as ancient issue of the “Sydney Mail,”—a very popular…

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King's Theatre

The Bega District News · Friday 25 July 1952 · page 2

In a small French-Canadian town, a drama is worked out through the film story of "The 13th Letter," which starts at the…

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Few At Ambulance Cabaret Ball Result Was Not Worlf The Effort

The Bega District News · Friday 25 July 1952 · page 3

The work that went into decorating the [?] Show Pavilion, the general arrangements and preparations of supper beverages at the Bega, Art ambulance Cabaret Ball, on Friday, July 11, deserves…

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Eden Beats Tathra After Quiet Start Monopoly Of Ball The Deciding Factor

The Bega District News · Friday 25 July 1952 · page 7

After trailing by two points in the first half, in match against Tathra, at Eden, on Sunday, Eden whipped its forwards into action and, winning the hall with almost monotonous…

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King's Theatre

The Bega District News · Tuesday 29 July 1952 · page 2

"The Lie," the film starting at the King's, Bega, to-morrow, is an emotional drama starring Barbara Stanwyck and John Lund…

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King’s Theatre

The Bega District News · Friday 1 August 1952 · page 9

In the film “Highway s[?] which starts at the King’s, Beg[?] tomorrow, the leading charac[?] Steve Cochran, who plays [?]…

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Bemboka Holds Ball for Hall

The Bega District News · Friday 1 August 1952 · page 3

The Annual Ball in aid of the Bemboka Memorial Hall fund was held in the Bemboka School of Arts on Friday last…

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Cobargo P. & C. Concert Report

The Bega District News · Friday 1 August 1952 · page 2

Sir, I would like to compliment your Cobargo reporter on his exceedingly good write up on the…

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King’s Theatre

The Bega District News · Tuesday 5 August 1952 · page 6

What happens in a little town when a girl accidentally is witness to a murder by a band of hoodlums, and then is torn by a…

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Cobargo P. & C. Concert

The Bega District News · Tuesday 5 August 1952 · page 2

Sir.—Referring to the letter from “Loyal Cobargo Citizen” and your editorial comment thereon (Bega ”News,” Friday, August 1) I wish…

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King’s Theatre

The Bega District News · Friday 8 August 1952 · page 2

In the film “The Breaking Point,” which starts at the King’s, Bega, to-morrow, the late John Garfield plays the role of a…

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Rain Could Not Ruin Cobargo R.C. Ball Large Crowd Present Despite Bad Roads

The Bega District News · Friday 8 August 1952 · page 4

Although showery rain had turned the local gravel road surfaces into slippery, potholed quagmires by Monday night all roads seemed to lead to the Cobargo Hall for the local Catholic Ball…

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King's Theatre

The Bega District News · Tuesday 12 August 1952 · page 3

The worries of the trainee air force pilot is used as the main theme of the film "Air Cadet," which starts at the King's Bega,…

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