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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 03, 1939

Page

2

School and Out Arrangements for a Canberra Ball Progress

Preparations for a September 14 Albert Hall ball to raise funds for a new school reference library proceed well. Attendees include Minister H D Drummond and Mrs Drummond. Recent activities feature a play instead of a sermon, art entries from pupils, and plans for an outdoor theatre and observatory.

Albert Hall N&.w H. D Drummond Laurence Houseman Brother Sun Diocess Southern Churchman Westlake G. Invon P. Blanche Sydney Education Department Grammar School Parents and Citizens’ Association Queanbeyan High School Wii Ashton Royal Art Gallery Central Library

Arbor Day Plan Enables Student Led Tree Planting

Mr. Low headmaster of Kroul Public School proposes Arbor Day as a public interest project. The school grounds would become a nursery to propagate trees and transplant them to streets with pupils overseeing sections. The aim is to reduce vandalism by engaging students in beautification.

Low Kroul

Guides Seek Division Returns for Annual Report

London officials request annual compilation from divisions. Canberra reports Guides 2, Brownies 58, and 10 officers, with 22 recruits signaling strong girl interest in the Movement across the British Empire.

London Guide Movement Canberra

Scout Notes and Cubs Achievements at District Meeting

The District Court of Honour will meet Tuesday at the District Commissioner’s home. Three new Cubs join JJohns Pack: David Cook Len Osmond and Allan Mackensie. Eldridge completes training and earns First Star with others close to tests. An Investiture and First Star badge ceremonies planned. Rover crew farewell for Dr G A Currie scheduled after supper.

J. T. H. Goodwin J. John's David Cook Len Osmonde Allan Mackensie Warwick Eldridge Rover Rover Rovers Jess G. A. Currie

R M C Defeats Canberra High in Rainy Rugby Senior Match

In heavy ground and rain at Dun troon Oval R M C beat Canberra High School by 14 points to decide the Secondary Schools senior rugby title. R M C forwards dominated with dribbled rushes and tries by Brown Bullet Swinbourne Maxwell, while Canberra High misfired on greasy ground. The St Patrick's College vs Canberra Grammar School match was postponed due to illness. R M C to meet St Patrick's at Goulburn next Saturday.

RMLC Canberra High School Duntroon Oval Ing. High R.M.C High Baker F. M.C Brown Bullet Swinbourne Maxwell St. Patrick's College Canberra Grammar School Goulburn St. Patrick's

Canberra High School New Buildings At Acton

Canberra High School at Acton is to be handed to Education authorities next week for furnishing. The aim is transfer before the term ends to avoid exam disruption. An official opening is planned after the school operates in the new building.

Canberra Acton Watson Tome Farmer Whyte Fae

Snow at Kosciusko Closes Roads but Trails Open

Latest Kosciusko guidance reports substantial snowfall with excellent conditions and full coverage on all courses. Road to Piper's Creek remains open and driveable for vehicles.

Kosciusko Piper's Creek

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