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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 26, 1939
Page
2
Canberra University College held its annual commencement Ball at Hotel Canberra with over 408 attendees under vice regal patronage. Notables including Lady Gowrie attended as the crowd enjoyed sketches, dances, and a crocodile finale amid ornate decorations and a long guest list from Canberra and surrounds.
A busy social program in Canberra includes a wedding at St Andrews Cathedral for Alas Ranes Alder and Donald Walter McKay with attendants and a reception at the Albar Hall. Following dances and a naval ball, the Third Bastion event at Hotel Canberra gathers army officers for a weekend of entertainment and plans a Canberra visit. The Melbourne couple Mr Middows and Miss Pegay Clarke are reported to be marrying in Canberra with local and Sydney guests involved.
Weeklong visitors gather at Hoth Canberra include Sty G. Hakewell from Meinnayng Miss J. Harbison of Bowral Misa Gt Brennan from Fowral Miss Wintey Trying from Thow ral Mr and Mrs B A Connell of Brlabany Mr and Mrs 1 Middieton of Melbourne Mr W Hi Dowling from Rydney Mr J Drummond from Sydney Miah A Adamann of Sydney Mr and Mrs Davidian from Sydney Mr T Boringfeld of Sydney Mr M Mc Callum of Lome Mr and Mrs 4 Andrews of Sydney Dr and Miss Lel per of Sydney and Mrs and Mrs a. simyon of Sydney
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