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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 27, 1963
Page
2
Dr Marjorie Granger chairs the coordinating committee of Soroptimist Clubs of Australia and New Zealand and enjoys an afternoon tea during a Canberra conference break. Seated with her are Dr M Troup, president of the Deakin branch, and Mrs Ruth Miles.
The speaker argues apathy could threaten women’s political and economic status and equality. The organisation fights globally for women’s rights, noting in the UK women have little to complain about yet face prumbles in equality.
Canberra was without power for ten minutes yesterday morning after a fault in a power relay near Queanbeyan interrupted the 66 000 volt line. A spokesman for the Canberra Electricity Supply said blackouts occurred in suburbs at different times as the load was switched between lines. Whole city services, including the hospital, were affected while repairs were made and supplies restored.
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