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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 19, 1960

Page

5

Married at St Christopher's Church Manuka

Joan Douglas married William Bain at St Christopher's Church Manuka on Saturday evening. The gown was white lace over satin with a tulle veil and pearl coronet. Bride from Una Douglas Griffith. groom from Aberdeen Scotland. Attendants included Mrs G Douglas Gemma Turner. best man William Wallace. Honeymoon planned after a reception.

Joan Douglas William Bain St. Christopher's Church Manuka Una Douglas Griffith Mr. Douglas Aberdeen Scotland G. Douglas Gemma Turner William Wallace

Day-old Baby Found In Telephone Box at Fairfield

Detectives search for mother of a day-old baby boy found in a Fairfield telephone box. The newborn, under 24 hours old, was washed and neatly dressed in a shawl. He was admitted to Fairfield Hospital and likely to be sent to the Scarborough child welfare centre. doctors describe him as healthy and robust, with urgent medical needs for the mother suspected.

Sydney Fairfield Fairfield Hospital Scarborough

National Pistol Club Shoot Winners and Scores

The National Pistol Club slow-fire shoot was won by V. Pidde with 425 points. N. Cunynghame took P grade with 278 points and J. Gowen won C grade with 266 points. Other notable scores included T. Shumack 386 and B. Bennett 354 among others.

V. Pidde N. Cunynghame J. Gowen T. Shumack B. Bennett C. McMillan I. Bird P. Richter J. Green E. Jobbins J. O'Brien

Daughter of pioneer family wed in Monuka church

Ao daughter of Canberra's pioneer family Gwen Ryan married Allert O'Neill at St Christopher's Church Monuka on Thursday. Bride wore champagne lace gown with matching hat and bouquet of red roses. Attendants and reception at Hotel Civic followed by honeymoon to Riverina and home at Acton.

Father Hoare Albert O'Neill St. Christopher's Manuka Gwen Ryan Canberra Pionter St. Christophee’s Monuka Allert O'Neill A. Ryan Acton Cottages Acton A. G. O'Neill Walgett M. Rowe

Rain Washes Out Broinowski Cup Semi Finals Again

In the Commonwealth Public Service Tennis Tournament rain halted the second Broinowski Cup semi final for a second time. Cres Roberts and Leo Lonergan were tied one set all after two and 6 4 6 3 wins, while Bruce Larkham upset top seed Joe Jorgensen 6 4 4 6 6 3 as the final matches approach later this week.

Cres, Roberts Leo Lonergan Bruce Larkham A.C.T Joe Jorgensen

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Wimsey Mrs William McDonald Bain St. Christopher’s Church Satur Merry Christmas Syria Mrs. McKenzie
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