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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 17, 1947
Page
6
A special meeting in Western Australia chaired by the Secretary discussed the allocation of overtime balances to Victoria South Australia and Tasmania. Mr Chappie announced that ready payments were prepared.
Fragmentary text appears to reference a court order involving named officials and dates. The legible parts mention a judgment or directive affecting navigation or safety, with unclear names and locations. No coherent event or outcome can be established from the readable fragment.
Stock notices list children’s books including Suggs in Africa with dates 7/2 and 1/8 Australian books from AUSTRALIAN BOOKS ont SI GIRLS wary Grant Bruce Kuraite 1/8 Hisheth Powell Fos Beehive 1/6 Verity Hewitt Pay Lad Manuke.
The Canberra region hosts a 1947 final presentation at Riverside Hotel with 400 attendees and local dance, opening with Enid Mauger. Canberra Hospital Auxiliary plans Christmas presents for patients while St Patrick’s Association funds a radio for St Patrick’s School. Exhibitions feature A R Peters’ colour prints and a Canberra Film Centre program showcases classic and protest-influencing films. Various clubs announce Christmas parties, examinations, andweather-affected events including a cancelled Canberran riding club picnic and junior gymkhana plans. Local personalities, awards, and exhibitions are noted among community activities through December and early January.
Mindhums Ltd announced a bid to bring top lightweight sosar to Australia for a bout in Melbourne. Names under consideration include Oli Curvin Stan Mawthcore Billy Thompson and Tommy Barnham for the event at Norm Ghent.
The article reports no rise in potato prices and mentions officials including Commissioner MecCarthy stating price stability. It also notes a Civic Centre concert by the CEMA starting at 12 49 p m and a candlelight presentation at the YWCA gymnasium on Sunday at 4 p.m under Mr William Hunt with invitations for choir members to join and assist with instrumental accompaniment.
The YWCA notes describe a meeting with discussions on wartime provisions and travel, praising the standards of work. Aine Lilace Barnes of the U8 was elected World's President amid financial and travel talks, and Mad Bridgman addressed 8,000 attendees. The Bridge Club plans an event to finish 947 activities as part of ongoing YWCA work.
The American Ambassador Robert Butler will return to Canberra for Christmas and is expected to arrive in Sydney on December 28 by Pan American Clipper. Katharine Butler and Mina A. Selen lead the party. Also noted are YWCA staff Mims Funck and Mae Loudon departing Canberra. Loudon heads to New Zealand and Funck to Queensland. Minn Paling Philly hosted Taswell parties then left for Melbourne. Phil Upwan served as honorary secretary for two years with the Young Contingent of the Victoria League while in Canberra.
The marriage of Miss Kathleen Poulter to Mr Kevin Traynor was celebrated at SS Christopher’s, Winkfred. The bride wore ivory satin with tulle and orange blossom coronet, attended by Miss Ara McIntyre. The best man was Mr M Tonkin and the ceremony was conducted by Rev Butler with organist Miss Mary Watson. Reception at Lady Gowrie Services Hat.
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