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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Feb 22, 1966
Page
3
Review of Modzelewska's exhibition at Canberra Theatre Centre Gallery highlighting bright, explanatory paintings and a new translation of Proust. The piece discusses interpretation as art, noting the poetical prose and mixed critical tone, with focus on how seeing and meaning unfold in her work and writings.
A Canberra cinema review notes Cleopatra arrives after a long delay with two key changes: its life size presentation and reduced glamour ads. The film’s vast visuals show Cleopatra entering Rome and vamping Antony at Actium, suggesting a grand, memorable spectacle. Joseph L. Mankiewicz reshapes the legend by blending Caesar and Antony narratives, highlighting political intrigue and power struggles through practical effects. Rex Harrison delivers a notable performance shaping the portrayal.
An unframed painting found at Mr George Morphett's Adelaide home in Newer Garden is identified by the Art Gallery as by Colonel William Fight. Miss Andrey Morphett sent the watercolour for authentication. the work matches two other Linke pieces. A cinema review follows, debating a costly production attributed to Cecil B. DeMille, noting flaws in acting, music, editing, and overall artistic worth versus expenditure.
A cluttered listing of radio programmes and segments includes Seema Bien of SStartive winner Helen Reddy and a wide array of shows from morning to late night. Entries cover news, music, devotionals, children's library features, and regional programming across NSWSA and 2CA. The schedule notes various hosts, times, and program titles in a dense, archival radio guide style.
Channel guides list University Extension courses on Channel 3 including Calculus and Living Animal segments, plus For Schools Maths and Science programs. Channel 7 features Millicent Martin showcase Mainly Millicent, Shakespeare play, and Suspected variety lineup with BeWitched and Perry Mason.
Demand surges for subscription tickets as Canberra Orchestral Society outlines first program featuring Rossini overture The Thieving Magpie Pavane for a Dead Princess Ravel concerto and Shostakovich symphony to be performed by a 30‑member orchestra Tickets are now on sale at David Jones with strong interest noted by society spokesman The producer emphasizes Canberra Theatre acoustics and community cultural life.
ANU Adult Education Department reported disappointing enrolments from outside the ACT for a TV scriptwriting seminar. Only three students hailed from Wasp Cooma and Alry, with talks on differences between TV, cinema and stage. Students were invited to submit half hour plays to the ABC over the next seven weeks for consideration.
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