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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 02, 1952
Page
6
Reported notes describe a centenary reception in Gleucernar with attendees from Ireland and Indonesia. It mentions officials, a UK High Commissioner secretary, and travels through Canberra and nearby towns, detailing receptions, returns, and social arrangements amid the region’s commemorations.
A roundup of Canberra area notices includes plays at Acton and Turner Play Centre with dates and venues. The Bannister Gardens stall at Capitol Theatre prep begins Friday at 10 am to raise funds, plus various society gatherings, concerts, and a National Council of Women clothing exchange totaling over £70.
The Menuka Women's Club plans night tennis in May with invitations to Girl members for an Easter outing at the Mountsin arena. Teens hosted a dance last Saturday and a proposed trip to Wagga was cancelled. Pioneer Club hosts Friday meetings for young men and women, and new members are welcome. Basketball registrations are open as the season approaches. A TWCA meeting is set for tonight at 7. Fencing and tennis coaching resume after Easter when Miss Gray returns. Board meets next Monday at 7:30 with officers to be elected.
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