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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 08, 1943
Page
4
A Canberra notice page lists a string of gatherings and activities including dances at Albert Hall, WRANS birthday tribute in the Balcony, Canberran debates, charity events for the Hospital Auxiliary and War Memorial, church guild meetings, school ceremonies, and family celebrations. Special mentions include a fireworks of troop visits, a Parliament Foundation tour, and university dances.
Two men exchanged clothing coupons at the city bazaar on Tuesday, receiving 140 and 25 vouchers respectively. The exact venues and identities are not clear from the garbled report, but the transaction suggests a local coupon scheme tied to a municipal event.
Catholic Basar Taudlen and Cethotte community members have been working for months toward the annual bazaar to be held at Abe Albert Hill on Friday and Saturday. Proceeds support Unethidia Christmas toys and fancy goods. MAR Dantorn Aus Lary members meet Sunday with Major Kendall’s relatives, as Mr. Mol Marshall plans to speak on How I escaped from Singapore. Military orders call Women’s Voluntary Service to complete trowpe operations at Abe frill hall under Mrs Allan and Mrs Bostock. Members of the vepler mache will end their work on February 1.
The YWCA Giria Council held a full monthly meeting to plan year activities. A presentation honored Miss Jean Cox on her service. members discussed Leave House plans, birthday celebrations, and a special guest from NAW. The night featured a return of $1,000 from the Anesc Division and updates on Leave House extensions and service milestones.
Community wide effort mobilises for Red Cross auxiliary formed to aid wartime relief. Lady Gwen, director of Red Cross branches in New South Wales, emphasizes value of the organisations and notes representatives from the American Red Cross will attend. A meeting is scheduled for Tuesday to discuss arrangements and public support.
A Canberra wedding Friday joined Grace Kink daughter of Mrs Thorpe Braddon to Lieut. Gontan Miller ALS son of Mr Miller Ainalin and the late Mr Miller. Archdeacon Robertson officiated with Br Colin Moore as best man. Reception by the W C A followed. About 20 guests offered best wishes. Honeymoon planned.
Australians await Curtin government policy on postwar power reconstruction and Pacific war outlook. Industrial leaders and the prime ministerial address at the ALP conference next Monday are expected to reveal ideas on balances with Japan and regional strategy.
Lyle McCartney, 36, was cut on the face by a man who climbed through a window as a woman slept in her home. She was admitted to hospital where six stitches were sewn in her cheek. Police report vague leads and a muddy scene with scattered items nearby.
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