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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 20, 1956
Page
5
A local library frequently lends five hundred books weekly to classes teaching children to read. Lonsdale shows keen interest in the library as a penny money box funds new acquisitions. The Parents and Citizens Association has been active in supporting the program.
The Goulburn Society stages musical comedy to night. Hook of Holland is performed under arrangement with Chap Tee. Sydney supplied costumes and a capable cast with a chorus of youthful voices. The production includes colourful ballets from the Olga Reardon School and features classical ballets.
A fragmentary film guide review notes seasonable British sources on suitability by age groups. Mentions Goes as routine musical with American setting and a sad love angle. Faris with Love listed as a perennial favourite. Mebin Heed appears with mixed ratings across A B C groups.
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