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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 12, 1949
Page
3
A cluttered report lists multiple dogs and owners in a show. Terriers, dachshunds, corgis, and poodles are named with winners such as a masked terrier, a beeved sedate dachshund, and other breeds earning placings.
More than 200 attended the Christians Dinner of the ACT Employers' Association and the Canberra Chamber of Commerce at the Cotter Kiowk on Bathday night. Decorations by Mr D M Purnell, varied entertainment, and emcees W Hoffman N Jon Frank Brown and Miss Chin highlighted the function. President Mr P P Cox and Vice President Mr Dr Wooriger greeted members and extended season's greetings, paying tribute to joint secretary Mr R Rowe for his work.
A government committee proposes a new mechanism for local governance. It suggests a division of powers between council matters and provincial or executive actions, with the Governor General able to proclaim and empower the council to make by laws for Capber. The council would review ordinances as needed and seek representation on departmental matters affecting community services.
In a district table tennis report, Grinch wins the B Mixag premiership by defeating Amaie four games to two, while RMC Stag claims a decisive Division victory. Kingston and Barton split singles as rounds proceed. the event lists numerous doubles and mixed results with many player names noted.
Fragmented OCR lists performers and scores from a community athletics meet. Names include Hogg Wood Belant Burrows Lamond Deary Weatcott McGee Johnson Moore Brown Hannah Holt Blakator and others across divisions for boys and girls under 12 with multiple events and distances.
A Christmas carol event in Canberra features candles and lanterns with performances by a band and participants from local schools. Lectures and voices from invited attendees are planned as part of the evening program.
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