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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1953

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King’s Theatre

The Bega District News · Friday 6 March 1953 · page 4

The whole wonderful experience of raising a baby—with the ever-present drudgery and charm—is the theme of the film “The First…

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Bega Show Art Lauded by Sydney Judge Outstanding Artists Contribute Pictures

The Bega District News · Friday 6 March 1953 · page 9

Mrs. Elsie Dangerfield, an Associate of the Royal Art Society of New South Wales, who judged the art section at last week’s Far South Coast National Show, said that the section was…

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King’s Theatre

The Bega District News · Tuesday 10 March 1953 · page 5

The “Lion arid the Horse,” the film which starts at the King’s, Bega, tomorrow, involves, as the title states a lion and horse…

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King’s Theatre

The Bega District News · Friday 13 March 1953 · page 9

The film “I Can Get It for you Wholesale,” which starts at the King’s, Bega, tomorrow, brings to the screen that peculiar, but…

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King's Theatre

The Bega District News · Tuesday 17 March 1953 · page 7

"The Winning Team," Warner Bros.' film based on the amazing career of Grover Cleveland Alexander, one of baseball's greatest…

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King’s Theatre

The Bega District News · Friday 20 March 1953 · page 2

The film version of a hit play that roundly tickled ribs during a record 50,000 stage performances comes to the King's Theatre, Bega,…

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King’s Theatre

The Bega District News · Tuesday 24 March 1953 · page 2

“Carson City,” Warner Bros.’ adventure story set against the brawling Nevada capital during the turbulent 1870’s, comes to the King’s,…

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King's Theatre

The Bega District News · Tuesday 31 March 1953 · page 2

The adventures of three of the most hilarious privates ever to play havoc with Her Majesty's service are brought to the King’s…

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King’s Theatre

The Bega District News · Thursday 2 April 1953 · page 8

The English comedy “Lady Godiva Rides Again,” comes to the King’s, Bega, on Saturday next…

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King’s Theatre

The Bega District News · Tuesday 14 April 1953 · page 8

Loretta Young and Jeff Chandler are co-starred in a touching and tender drama in Universal-International’s “Because of You,” which…

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King's Theatre

The Bega District News · Friday 17 April 1953 · page 2

"Francis Covers The Big Town," starring Donald O'Connor and Yvette Dugay coming to the King's Theatre on Wednesday…

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Old Pictures of the District

The Bega District News · Friday 17 April 1953 · page 9

Sister Bernice Smith, that inveterate collector of historical data, is at present waiting patiently—well, as…

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Sequel to Scuffle at Bega Dance

The Bega District News · Friday 17 April 1953 · page 4

William Leslie Jamieson, labourer, of Bega, who was convicted on a charge of offensive behaviour in the…

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Wolumla Earns Reputation Small Community Shows Hospitality At R.C. Ball

The Bega District News · Friday 17 April 1953 · page 9

Wolumla has gained, and earned, a reputation for the success both socially and from a financial point of view, of functions and entertainments held there, and the Catholic Bali in the new Memorial Hall on…

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Bemboka Ball Helps Mem. Hall Funds Support Comes From AH Parts Of District

The Bega District News · Friday 17 April 1953 · page 4

Bemboka's Memorial Hall Ball, the first of the season for the town, held in the Bemboka School of Arts last Friday night, was a delightfully successful function…

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King’s Theatre

The Bega District News · Tuesday 21 April 1953 · page 4

The film “Inside Straight,” which starts at the King’s, Bega, tomorrow, tells of Son Francisco’s fabulous get-rich-quick era of the…

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New Equipment in King’s Theatre

The Bega District News · Tuesday 21 April 1953 · page 3

Mr. Ted Thistleton, manager of the Bega Sing’s Theatre, told the “News” yesterday that the new projection and sound equipment…

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King’s Theatre

The Bega District News · Friday 24 April 1953 · page 3

The screen version of the musical play “Showboat,” which has run up a record number of performances in its original Broadway…

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King’s Theatre

The Bega District News · Tuesday 28 April 1953 · page 9

There ere many filmgoers.who still like to reminisce about the lovable antics of the late Win Rogers,. cowhand, vaudeville…

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King’s Theatre

The Bega District News · Friday 1 May 1953 · page 7

Coming to the King’s Theatre, Bega, on Saturday, is the first-ever film on supersonic flight. It is “The Sound Barrier,” David…

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