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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 16, 1952
Page
6
Foreign delegations and officials converge in Canberra with visits from Barus, New Zealand and Canada linked figures. The group plans to travel back to Canberra by weekend end after Melbourne stopovers.
Fatty associates participated in the annual Hunaleap competition closing the Buster programme at the Royal Canberra Club yesterday. Scores read Mrs J Zemmins IBC RT-11-78 and Mrs Ball Liverpool P4-26.78, plus 1B Nevin ac 320-32-28. The competition week was won by Mrs Wesrne. Trophies were presented by title promoter Mr McLeay.
Canberra dogs shine at the Royal Show with top placings. Mian Mott and Celestial of Abottend claim grand prize, Hagtabourne Son Of Flame places second, Studley wins reserve, while Westcott's Budiey Ina takes East Puppy trophy and Budiey Ida earns Minor Puppy honors.
Australian trade names and materials line a display by Adam Ingram and Son at Manuka toward Home Builders. Brands include Galvanised Pipe Copper fittings and lime plaster products plus decorative coats. Local suppliers feature concrete additives, waterproofing compounds, and groundwork tools with a focus on paving and roofing materials.
Canberra community pages list plans for a Wallington departure by Roy Moltroas and a 804 serviceman delegation, St Johns Church debutante choir, a Telopen Park school fete, and a St Paul's Call debutante ball. Also covered are the Baptist Women’s Fellowship mobilizing volunteers, a Presbyterian Ladies event with H. V. Evatt as speaker, ANZAC Day club events, and fundraisers at Albert Hall and local nurseries to aid youth programs.
The YWCA notes a packed schedule over the Kanter holidays with 12 visiting members and plans for the Pioneer event. Miss Grey returns from holiday while programs at Lennox Cross begin at 7 pm with meetings this week including Library Committee at 10:30 am and Finance Committee at 10 am Friday.
Members of the Canberra Poultry Club claimed top honors with multiple championships. Notable winners include O Malley, G Harrigan and S Brede. The winning exhibits will be shown in the poultry section of the Queanbeyan Show next week.
Unclear OCR text reports unrest in Tel Aviv and Nazareth after long military life tensions. Five men injured by slashes amid clashes between Communism supporters and police on Friday. Police injuries noted. fourteen Communists reportedly detained and charged.
In rainy weather the Canberra Repertory prepares two shows Noah by Andre Obey and Ring Around the Moon. Amateur rights, casting changes, and a new Canberra street plan unfold as production advances at Albert Hall with efforts to secure period animal costumes.
The article notes Tewale Abnapreabarg and The Aus tintin nouelats in a single fitter event, with Bowth Afmeatt showcasing top players. It mentions Dan Candy ac and Mineye Boltan defeating Bryan Arvarotte and Mas in a championship context, plus Wimbledon scenarios and several players across age groups.
The woman Lilian Funk, who aided in rescuing prisoners from Japanese camps in Singapore, was granted citizenship as she sails to join her husband in Melbourne. Her husband Mr. Sounny Funk remains in Melbourne recovering from torture. She travels with nine year old Doreen and two year old Fenbert.
Sydney reports that Woolworths Ltd faces import cut impacts. A business meeting notes 80 percent cuts on imported goods, with Nesai Orders oversubscribed in good faith and accepted similarly. Legal opinion holds importers bear responsibility for orders if government does not provide relief.
A fragmented notice reports the birth of twins, with other garbled lines mentioning a birth date and family details. It advertises optical repairs, glasses, and frames at Davies Pharmacy in Kingston, inviting appointments in April and listing a phone contact.
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