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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 20, 1955

Page

4

Female Santa Leads Odd Christmas Party at Fort Arin

About 36 people attended a holiday gathering where a hostess Gloria Jo dressed as Carmen a China Doll andPerformers sang and danced. The event featured ice cream and festive decorations including holly and a tree.

Father Christmas Mother Christman Gloria Jo Con Banta Eawright Carmen Guess

Community events mark Canberra New Year celebrations

About 30 people attended a New Year party at the Good Neighbour Hut with a Christmas tree and gifts for children. A separate Prime Minister’s Department party organized children's events. A Red Cross raffle raised £106, honoring Mr Stevenson's service, while Mrs Lucas received praise for organizing buttons that raised £193 and other groups contributed to the overall appeal.

Arty Canberra Aiemen America Eta Sng RED Cross Lucas J.P R. Pfister McCauley Funda Jamiecens Mra Schoola Aero Club Canberra Aero Clu I Cashmore Fice Tea Geri Ee Ee Air Force Association Fyshwick Hall Quinane V. C. Bal‘ther Acton

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