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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 24, 1939

Page

3

Lady Gowrie Canberra Farewell Event in Victoria League

A Canberra farewell in the Victoria League room to honor Excellency Lady Gowrie. A large attendance is expected as women meet to exchange views and greet Her Excellency. The event on September 22 at 5 15 p m will be organized by committees led by Mrs Tomesl and the Canberra Le ague with many local society figures and church and welfare groups represented.

Victoria, League Canberl Organmationa Mer Gowrie Troi Canberra Cangorra McEwen Roberton Church of Engharid Girt Guides Mra. Gilmore Raul Cub A. G. Jankaon Firmed Boldlers

Victoria League farewell plans and committee formation

A Victoria League gathering at van Neldah Motel Civic yesterday drew a large crowd. Discussions covered farewell arrangements for Her Excellency Lady Gowrie and the formation of a party committee to support the event. The president Mrs Tiyard announced the tentative number of organizers and noted items like an autograph book for Lady Gowrie. Members and affiliates from Canberra joined the NSW Free Kindergarten Union project and plans for sending keepsakes next week were discussed.

Victoria League van Neldah Rome Ign Truattef Tre le Breoje Mire Murphy Free Kin Iergasten Union New South Wales Pat Aie

Joliditor Struck Off Roll Of New South Wales

The Select Committee of the Incorporated Law Institute of New South Wales today struck off the name of Mr Sydney George Minclair Lee from the roll of barristers for failing to account to his clients.

Sydney Incorporated Law Institute of New South Wale Sydney Heorge Minclair Lee

Canberra High School Athletic Carnival Sparks Strong Student Talent

The Canberra High annual athletic carnival showcases Canberran student athletes with standout results. Joan Easterbrook leads in the 17 years and over championship while Sydney High teams secure decisive hockey and basketball wins, and a weekly paper will report on results and notes for Union members. The carnival is set for September 20 with preliminaries on September 23.

Canserra Byney Inet Tompete Fort Send Joan Easterbrook Ginly Canberre Yaare Mooriig Etvie Hocley Dankabhell Tspnis Canberra N. Damons B. Turner B. Gyborns D. Mentoy Vent N. Demond Bish Aon Star Até Atu Denta Thay Canberra High School

Canberra Grammar to Resume in September After Illness Spread

The school decided on advice of a doctor that all pupils should be dismissed yesterday due to a likely epidemic among junior classes. The number of boys infected was small but it was considered prudent to suspend classes to prevent further spread. The school will resume on September.

Ensca Menaire Qmail Ion

Ainslie School 2nd Term Class Roster At Amalie Public School

Ainslie School positions in classes for 2nd term at Amalie Public School show pupils across multiple grades. Notable names include Elie Redraid Judith Drowning Uauline Mecrath Dune Stent John Hrie Belly Lalor Thomps on Rema Wise Whigham Toes Murray Clapr BoartH Kaye Keanaard Lusae Williame Lamond Murray Rodan Foster Grithte Applewon Weymouth Karnerd Marcusson Hobbs Hobbs Swindon Woods Weatherstown Hollaway Burns

Keanaard P Lusae M. Williame J. Lamond K. Murray B. Rodan Foster x Gritthe D. Applewon P. Weymouth A. Karnerd P. Marcusson J. Hobbs N. Cook T. Swindon M. Woods J B. Weatherstown Thoman N. Steward 1.Hollaway Burns

Urbor Day Celebration At Telopea Park Primary

Students and parents attended a school program at Telopea Park to plant trees and hear readings. Mr Daley spoke on Canbovin a Tree as classes divided into infant, lower, and upper sections. Douglas Bote, Stewart Edgell, and Fred Rogan led poems and songs before the ceremonial tree planting.

Telopea Path Bohu Daley Fon “Canbovin Yuntad Yipme Vupiie Mayeral Nees Mamter R. Met. Pryisone Addreas Bey Stewart Edgell Little An Kaas Douglas Bote Claas Claa GA Mr. C. Obe Wong Ee Plantin Niumi Stewar Edgell Fred Rogan Tele Cleasen Puplin Canberra

War meeting outlines district committee roles and events

At the Divterit Court of Honour war meeting plans were set for muouter forwarding to the District Secretary of Lew adiee to arrange and distance beout dance. The report notes badge awards, a cross country event, a farm hike to Black Mountain, and an upcoming meat wack eyil camp with details on group officers and future activities.

Divterit Court of Honour I Waa Lewadiee Geol Loveless Trax Claus Badge Lloyd Thomsz Hie Fire Cimon Atx Goya Thomas Bill Osan Queanbeyan Mildel Queanbeyan High School G. Rherd Munday Canberra Will Sheld Gut FL. J. Wealen Min A. Chariton Dout

Secondary sport event set for September 27

At a meeting of the Bporta Association it was decided that ACT Secondary Schools Athletic meet would be held on September 27. The first event will start at 10am with St Patrick's College Goulburn and Goulburn High expected to manage competitors. The meet will feature 28 students this year.

Bporta Association ACT Aipletiernivel Tomm Ie Ha St. Patrick's College Goulburn Behonl Awasley Eania

Refugee migrants near half from Germany in Australia data

Detailed figures released by the Interior Minister show that in the final six months of a three year period 15 000 quota permits were issued with 876 women and 634 children accompanying. The largest groups are farmers 38 textiles and clothing 2 service 320 metal 487 and professional 127. Overall 19 005 permits granted with 26 to those previously deprived of citizenship. The inflow includes 7 108 Germans and Australians 600 Czechs 1 151 Poles and 905 Hungarian civilians with 1 886 Germans 1 133 Poles 58 Mongurlana and 2 Czechs.

Australis Commonwealth Itar Almindion Interior Germany Australia Lugesn Mungurlana

Canberra Grammar Star in Narrow Rugby Win over Patrick’s

Canberra Grammar School edged St Patrick College 19 to 18 in a hard fought rugby clash marked by teamwork and fine play. The season showcased strong contributions from Baker Stevens and a resolute captaincy, with Canberra High and other schools providing stern challenges as the Primary Schools competition continues to evolve.

Aca Erie Samen Sports Association Sleemins Muah Alee Canberra Grammar School Cam Saree Aenaeh Terotaae St. Patrick College Batts Rege Steam Tnt Ropel Miliary Colege Canberra Grammer Ecu Toran Usk Dyine Posaens Wilpon GPS Earl Eee Collins Canberra High Achoola Horlstone High School Si. A.D. Watson Baker Stevens Bradley Colwell AMC Hid BP. West I J. Howard Clu St. Patrick's College Nto Foama Wix Malehen Tepen 'Vari Gueunbeyan Convent Mlancemong Quramibryun Convent W. A. Woudger St. Curiatopher' Cefnwrnt School Gramenar Amalic Queanbeyan Public Aye

Militia notes on promotions and match outcomes

Promotions listed for various ranks including Sergeant and Corporal across named personnel such as J D Mt, Coaker, Coakley, Allen, Holloway, Day, Jasaie ton, Bray, Crombie, Brack, Ponardaon, Mermaury Wy James, and others. A military college side match at Bombala is described with players moved to wing and centre positions. mention of Lieut J Crawford pace dash and J Rees debut.

Mergeant J.D. Mt. Mtavaun C. le Me Coaker J. B. Coakley Apcpin Coa Allen Piper Ed M. Holloway D. C. Day J. Hi Jasaieton W. HL Bray St. Crombie BW. Brack Trowbridge Clemens Whiteforh Ponardaon J. J. Mermaury Pho. Bme Bombala Bouthara Monaro Twg Laan Ju Oye A Nayal Miilitary Callege Matuhday Lieut J Crawford Eluniyengas Dagantiy Bombale Fi J. Rees B. Ware

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