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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 15, 1937

Page

3

Te At Telepoea Park School Prize Winners and Awards

Dux Patricia Campbell wins at Te Aroha Teletea Park School with Archer runner up. Prizes awarded by Pushie and Reid, certificates for athletics swimming tennis and special mentions shared among staff and students. Names include Campbell Morcombe Owen and Margules with badges awarded to several pupils across classes 3A 3B and 4B.

Ifr Datey Patricia ‘Campbell T Midondon Archer mPeinner Yasa Daley Panic Reid Harold Reynolds Alan Bailey Pat Campbell Joan Morcombe Morris Adamson Newton ‘Lind Cherry Mollison Joan Chidgey Cherry Mol Tigon Douglas Hill Nancy Daley Denise Haslam Noeleen Hill Shirley Owen Erle Morcombe Ruth Israel Nancy Murden Eric Morcombe E. Morcombe Roy Warren Ray Margules Yvonne Perry Biestan Dusting Beryl Mills Allan Dean Richard Brill Shirley Wilington Murray Jorgenson Wallace West Marjorie Wheeler David Cumming Margaret Drayton WA Douglas Fyfe Lorna Rogers Berna Welsh Bruce, Jobdy Gbeof Gandy Lynette Bush Aish McPeaven Auonan "Hawke Grace Alley

Prize Giving Highlights At Intermediate High School

Large attendance at the Secondary School prize giving held in the Assem Hall. Daley presided. Sir William Clemens and Mrs. Daley attended along with Lady Cemena. Reports noted enrolment peaks, full use of facilities, and upcoming new High School in 1939. Months and specific student awards are listed, including Walter Morris and Katherine Francis for top marks.

Daley Fonte Willam Cemena Wh. H. J. Filanie Te- Park Wehcal Filshle William Clemens The Hoo Thrinus Wiliam Lady Methodist Telopea Park Walter Morris Estelle Peters Joyce Daly P. and CC. Association Katherine Francis Faith Gibbons Canberra John Deans Federal Capital Territory Katharine Franc Amy Cumpston Ronald Cumming Hemingway-Robertson John Lawrey

St Patrick's Annual Prize Giving Honors Most Active Pupils

St Patrick's School celebrated its annual prize giving with increased enrolment from 73 to 97 this year. The event featured a Christmas tree and gifts distributed by Rev and Dean Haydn, with awards across classes for punctuality, attendance, and academic effort. Notable recipients included Noel Murphy, Dawn King, John Maher, and Peter Meere, among others, as the community highlighted student achievements and church ties.

St. Patrick Ronan Tlita Sprerang Nettie Corsini Aoe Eeeria Dean Haydn Ayiney Bev Faenas Arent Freyton Donovan Taylor Efre Sataos Tae Eet Hele Ina Mavis McNamara Patricia Brodribb Peter Meere i Peter Ee Sareedey Doen Carma carmrGfaas John Meere Peter Neylor Paul Healey Margaret Lyons Sir Horgan I Patricia Keogh Ter O'Neill John Elderahan Noel Murphy Dawn King John's Richmond Tasmania John Maher Mary Australia Dudley Christopher Tilley Elaine Rankin

Coronation Robes Display Planned Across Australian Cities

Royal robes including the King's Robe Surcoat Glove and Queen and Princess robes will tour Parliament House Canberra from February 24 to 27 and travel from Perth to Adelaide Sydney Canberr a Brisbane Melbourne and more. The Prime Minister said states will cooperate to showcase the Majesties gifts to Australians. A commemorative illustrated souvenir will be published and public in all states. After exhibition the robes will go to New Zealand.

Elizatal Margaret Rose Parliament House Canberra Australia Perth Adelaide Sydney Can Sera Brisbane Melbourne Lyons Commonwealth England Ublic Zealand

Woman Sentenced for Forgery in State Court

Amelia Henkin was sentenced to a free month imprisonment after being found guilty of forging a bank share. The case proceeded in state court on Tuesday, with authorities detailing the forged document and intent.

Sydney Amelia Henkin

Canberra Amateur Swimming Carnival Opens With Strong Entries

The Canberra Amateur Swimming Club hosts a Christmas carnival tonight featuring the season’s first two championship events and top sprinters from last year. The program includes handicap races across classes and popular novelty events such as balloon race and diving for pennies, plus water polo and various diving disciplines.

Canberra

Speed Limit in Built Up Areas Under Motor Traffic Law

A brief note outlines the speed limit rules within built up areas as defined by the Motor Traffic Law. It states that drivers must reduce to the specified urban limit when entering populated zones and that enforcement applies to all vehicles.

Henneberry Draws Colour Line in Boxing Grudge Match

In Sydney, Fred Henneberry declared a colour line after defeating Kent Bill and said he would not fight any more against negro opponents. He ruled out future contests with Thomas Ches tonight and claimed readiness to meet Ron Richards for the Australian middleweight title. The bill includes amendments for heavy penalties in traffic breaches.

Sydney Fred Henneberry Kent Bill Legislative Assembly Thomas Chestonightter Rushcutter Bay Stadium Ron Richards

Australian Democratic Party forms to end pre selection

Dr L W Nott the chairman of the Democratic Union party executive stated the modification of the pre selection system will not affect forming the Australian Democratic Party The party will abolish pre selection and operate as a straight forward organisation inviting bona fide candidates to stand as endorsed Democratic Union candidates after verifying their bona fides.

Australian Democratic Party L. W. Nott Dr. Nott Aust Democratic Party Union Democratic Union

Pre Selection Opinions Divided in UAP

In Sydney on Tuesday observers reported split views within the United Australia Party over pre selection for Parliament. A House member warned the convention could have grave consequences and urged heeding Mr Hughes on defining safe and marginal seats. Many feared no seat, federal or state, is truly safe amid a swing to Labour, especially if two or more UAP candidates contest an electorate.

Sydney U.A.P UAP House of Representatives Hughes Labour

Centenary Church opens in historic Australian settlement

On the last day of 1897 the Church was opened in a settlement of early Australian colonisation. The picture synchronises with the church centenary. For five years Mr Lyoha has included a Christmas card image of an activity tied to Australian life. In 1985 a sketch by the late Sir Filiott Johnson of St John’s Church of England, a National Capital landmark, was reproduced.

Lyoha Han Sir Filiott Johnson St. John’s Church of England National Capital

Canberra Chamber Hears Dent of Festival Constitution

At a Chamber of Commerce meeting in Canberra Mr E F Hessell outlined the proposed constitution for the Canberra National Eisteddfod Society. The chamber agreed to cooperate with the Eisteddfod movement and Hessell was appointed official delegate to attend committee meetings. The fourth annual Christmas Dinner will be at Hotel Canberra at 7 pm Tuesday next.

Canberra Chamber of Commerce E. F. Hessell Canberra National Eisteddfod Society Bilteddfod Hessell Canberra

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