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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 14, 1949
Page
6
The Youth Club and YWCA hosted a Christmas party with decorations supper and dancing. Families and parents praised the help from YWCA and W.C.A as they organized the event at the gymnasium venue after a busy fundraising period.
The notice lists upcoming activities and attendees including Mrs Stinson hosting at 8 Wilfot Crescent Forrest for a gathering of the Viet Ana League, Christmas preparations, and social events. It mentions national figures Mrs Brookes and a Canberra visit, plus fundraising and catering plans for a local charity event.
The Congregation will hold a Christmas carol service at the T.W.G.A Civic Centre on a Sunday morning at 11 o'clock. Reverend L. C. Barbour will lead the service with special Christmas carols performed by Myre Law Betty Purnell and Gwen Downes.
An old advertisement promotes Xmas and New Year Cakes from Duncan's Pie Shop. It lists agents Hawke's Manoks and encourages placing orders with agents for cakes and seasonal treats.
Amtrais B. Sl Craffy takes the stage in Canberra with joint services, marking a notable debut as the nation's capital redefines its cooperative leadership and public offerings.
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