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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 25, 1948

Page

4

Canberra area clubs meet as leagues and councils plan

Various Canberra groups and officials discuss upcoming meetings and tours. Victoria League appoints a new secretary Mrs Arthuras, and Mrs Pree attends UK events at Hotel Canberra. Junior and interstate football schedules are set with teams traveling for matches and tours in the region.

Canberra Briatane Jenior Wil Vial Raibourin Wilh Taa Batiriay Queanbeyan

Queanbeyan Rifle Club Championship Confers Prize

The Queanbeyan Rifle Club held its prize event with W. Lloyd and EB. G. Lewis among volunteers. a cash prize was awarded for top marks. The champions were decided at the 506 yards mound after seven shots. Sympathy is conveyed to Captain C. W. Stephens as his father died last Friday. Treat coughs and colds with Wood’s Peppermint Cure.

Aischert W. Lioyd G. Lewis Boi Sulze Lioyd Q.C.R.C C. W. Stephena

Royal commemoration and church events in Canberra and Sydney

The text notes a Netherlands minister and Madame visiting the Legation on Tuesday for Queen Victoria commemorations, with the American Ambassador Myron Cowen and Mrs Cowen leaving to Canada Friday. Children arrive in Canberra by morning. Mim Grylls will attend Hotel Cia. D Young becomes Snow Auxiliary of the Archdiocese of Canberra Goulburn and will be consecrated at St Marys Cathedral Sydney on September 4. A reception for Dr Young is at St Christopher's Forrest on Sunday October 3.

Netherlands Legation Wit Myron Cowen Cowen Can Have the Children Canberra Mim Grylls CIA D. Young Goulburn Mr Mary's Cathedral Sydney Wemenday Dr. Young St. Christopher's, Forrest

V W C A Notes On Activities During School Holidays

V W C A notes outline holiday programs for girls over 10, with inspections, bike rides, hikes and plant nursery tours. Activities include a mountaintop hike, observatory inspection, and a basketball whist party. Sessions start September 13 with gym classes and facility use emphasized for members and friends.

Wna Tvonna Beptemier Dunbroom Ila Iris Wain Ratuntay Chia Basketball Association Lady Hopetoun Reon Thura Sydney Adminton TE Board ‘of Directors

Canberra theater crowd enjoys lively medical misadventure

An audience at Canberrand theatre hailed a rambunctious performance blending romance and gallantry. David Cross led principal roles with strong cast and stage craft though some dialogue and action proved challenging to reproduce on a full set.

George David Cross Wen Jamieson David Crom Wills Graham Boylden Newman Russelt Wang Timothy Elle Geoffrey Gorman Roland Harris Tom

Love and fragrance as moonlit romance in powders

A fragmentary reminiscence on a beauty product, praising a face powder as a rare, priceless gift that evokes love, romance, and moonlit gardens. The dialogue hints at admiration and flirtation, with references to youth, aging, and indulgent cosmetics.

Khaw Gwen Llan

Contraband Seized On Sydney Shipport Darling Harbour

Customs officers aboard the Uner Pestralia in Darling Harbour seized contraband worth more than £8000. The haul included hundreds of strings of culture items and powder bases for cosmetics.

Sydney Darling Harbour

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