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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 13, 1947
Page
4
A Canberra news roundup details farewells for Mr Jarratt of the Commercial Bank and various civic and social gatherings. The Canberra branch hosts a series of receptions, dinners, and awards while planning upcoming charity events and debates at local universities.
A chaotic OCR fragment reports a Young Contingent cocktail party with many errors. It mentions 42 members of a football team honored at the National Football League event at Albert Hall, plus a queen of a league and several named individuals. One note covers a guide officer’s farewell in Canberra and ties to the Canberra Girl Guides Association.
In Canberra a reception at Cole bere Haim was hosted by the High Commissioner for the Unbredding. Mrs Pratt and the new Canadian High Commissioner and Mrs Greene arrived, with over 200 attendees including New Zealand’s commissioner’s wife and delegates at the Canberra conference.
Nonsense OCR fragment contains repeated words and garbled phrases. No identifiable people, places, organizations, dates, or clear events are extractable for a factual summary.
Ral Fon Coupe and Pola Yotuenee Woods feature in a playful descriptor of a peppermint themed event. The item hints at whimsical fashion or product styling with a festive tone and mentions two names in a lighthearted context.
The Canberra Women Graduates Association hosted a farewell at Gorman House for visiting graduates from the University Women’s Graduates. Speakers included Mrs Chambers and Miss Mary Cain, with guests amused by readings and toasts. A silver teapot and token were presented in appreciation.
A government plan at Meranda outlines 20 percent of the demountable housing quota set aside for 10 Canberra residents and 80 percent for new workers. The Mev later proposes 20 percent for those already identified, with 10 percent for misrred employees, and details on eligibility, key personnel, and residency requirements as part of the housing and labour program.
The 18th Annual Meeting notes strong encouragement and progress for the YWCA. Officers elected include Joan Grestt as president Gwyneth Murcia as vice president Maursen Parcival as treasurer and Mare [ster Remedy as secretary. Upcoming events include Bridge Chile Trophy Day and a holiday chip planning session.
Miss Taylor urged broader social services in Australia stressing non government support and voluntary groups' role. She warned against government assuming sole responsibility for maternity and pensions, noting the value of international perspectives and public discussion.
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