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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 23, 1956
Page
2
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At Poueins Golf Club Canadian foursome led by G Edgeworth and N Carter posted 72 with one handicap as battle for the Federal Cup unfolded. A Hunt and R Ware finished 75 and others endured varied scores while Meverul defeated Cosme at Pedeval for the Continental Cup by 18 wins 2 sq.
The article reviews public reaction to hydrogen bomb test bans amid Democratic candidate Stevenson's calls for disarmament and a United Nations supervised testing regime. It notes criticism of propaganda claims, distrust of Russia, and President Eisenhower urging measured policy shifts before nations relax vigilance.
Soroptomists gathered Saturday for the club’s first anniversary dinner at a Canberra venue. Danie Pattie highlighted the upcoming International Conference of Soroptimist Federations in New York, Canberra members outlined club growth, and notable speakers from Rotary and the press toasted Canberra’s cultural development. The celebration featured a birthday cake and a pledge that Soroptimists would always serve the city.
Two men sustained minor injuries after a collision at the intersection of Canberra Avenue and Giles Street yesterday morning. The drivers were identified as Halley Baei of Peel Street and Kevin Ford of Treventit Sireul. both vehicles suffered extensive damage.
A Canberra display features Walt Whitman manuscripts from the Charles Feinberg collection. Curated by the Comon national Library, it marks the 300th anniversary of Leaves of Grass with Whitman drafts and Yeuters, exploring the poet's personality and verses.
RSL commanders and sections will attend four rehearsals for Anzac Day events in Canberra. Final arrangements for the 4.8.L. participation in the Avixage Day ceremonies in Santetra were announced yesterday with multiple detachment commands and contingents including the Air Force and Navy associations coordinating under Colonel Staunton and Mr J R Garanet. A wreath will be laid by ACT representatives at the official Royal Canberra observance while reunions and memorials are planned in Turner, North Canberra, and Goulburn sub-branches with invited veterans and families attending the North Canberra hall gathering.
Royal Golf Day details include A grade championship standings with RL J Day 288.76 and Galloway 285-77, late entries and mixed standings. Notable scores feature Peterson 76-10-08 and Hur ley 274-91 among gross results, with several players listed by name and score. Mixed competition notes credit Mrs Harry Hall-Kenny and others for course or event organization.
The qualifying round for the A grade at Stuartay Lawing featured clubs and players such as Follard, Netton, and Brysten. Leading qualifiers included Ryewin with 88, Tucker 392, Davies 201, and Cott 105, with concurrent events noting Wan Im AC grade results and potlaris 24 89.
Saturday weather readings show plus temperatures, wind and rainfall figures across stations, with Canberra forecast for today stating fine mild day and increasing cloud later. Regional notes mention lighter winds on the Tablelands and a milder trend, with other capitals listed and temperatures around thirty to thirty-one degrees in places.
Postmaster General department announces holiday postal hours for Anzac Day. Offices open 9 am to 4 pm with money orders and savings banks, suburban branches operating, no home delivery by postmen, and parcels not dispatched.
At the sixth series of Goulburn wool sales graziers submitted a catalogue of 11 519 bites. Merino section records included top lineups for two slips with bidders Hedley Picker and Sons and How Picker. Notable consignments cited include Gordon Bingglay Bungendore and H B Woods Tham. Various bidders from Hall Bun enters and Canberra are listed with multiple A A A and B ratings.
Professor W H Stahl, professor of Classics and chair at Brooklyn College New York, will lecture on the Ancient Olympic Games at University College Hall Childers Street Turner on May 7. Admission free or with ticket. Stahl, formerly at UK University New York, has held posts in Paris and Melbourne and authored works on the history of science. He will address the Classical Association at University House May 9, titled Sem Achigvomante tv Greek Science.
More than 5000 attendees watched Queanbeyan Show activities across steam buildings and pavilions. Judges praised outstanding entries in poultry canaries and flowers while noting weather and space challenges. crowds exhausted supplies as gates closed with high community interest and strong Junior Farmers displays.
A wedding detailed in a local notice describes a gown worn by the bride Beth Wise at a ceremony for MacLean and Miss Wilson in Griffith near Mole Nouine. The groom is a U.S. Marine tied to the ceremony. guests included Avery Peterson and others from the United States. The couple plan a mountain honeymoon and a May departure for America.
The Spastic Centre in Canberra notes fundraising and grants, including £75 from The Edunei and £750 to the Mosman Centre, with an annual meeting electing officers. D. Fethers serves as president, J. Ashton as secretary, and M. Doyie as treasurer, as communities push for support amid a busy fundraising year ahead.
The marriage of Kuthteen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jeytin of Farry Lunar, to Reg Newcombe took place at St Andrew's Church on Saturday. The bride wore a white gown with a sweetheart neckline and veil, bridesmaids wore apple green outfits, and eight-year-old Anne wore a broderie hat. Family and friends attended the ceremony at Masonic Hall with about 430 guests from Canowindra, Sydney, Parkes, Towra and Nimmitabel. The couple will honeymoon in Canowindra before returning to Cantor.
Fragmented OCR notes describe two Russian girls visiting London seen with the Queen on her birthday and reference Prince Charles and Princess Anne. Mentions a small boat named Nil and a bridge to diplomatic gestures.
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