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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 09, 1956
Page
4
The North Canberra returned soldiers memorial funds to complete the building stage. Three judges will preside, Chap. Mt Mouaife, Mr. A. T. Shakespeare, and Professor Freteasor. Entries may be submitted on the form published by The Garden or on printed forms from agents at 1s per copy.
The rules require entrants to use the proper form with the correct name and address, accompanied by a stamp or imprest to a set value. All entries become property of the directors of Canberra club. judges may reject indistinct or altered entries. Entries for Dig-a-ward No 6 must reach Hox 17 GPO Canberra by 4 pm Wednesday January 16. A money order equal to 80 percent of proceeds will be awarded to the winning entry, divided if multiple correct solutions are submitted. additional proceeds from earlier contests may be added. The correct solution will be judged by the Canberra Commercial Bank branch and opened after closing time. The Directors and judges and their households cannot submit entries. the final decision rests with the judges and club officials.
Miss Muwry Coleman daughter of G Coleman of Eastwood married Alin Cumming Thom son of Dry W Cumming Thom of Haberford at St Andrew's Church Baal Wand. The bride, a teacher at O Chinar Play Centre, wore chantilly lace. Rev Hugh Cumminghim assisted by Dr Cumming Thom conducted the ceremony.
An administrator of the Hospitals Commission, Mr Nolan, 18, on his way to Nyngan noted life control of the Indian Hospital.
Lori Brown of Narrabunutah Infants School married Ray Leckie of Turner at St John’s Church. A reception for 40 guests followed at Hotel Civic before the couple departed for Queensland. The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs Brown of East Layington near Athary. Roblin of Queanbeyan was bridesmaid. Lawless was best man. The bridal gown featured Chantilly lace and nylon, with a lace cap veil. bridesmaid wore pink gloves and a lace bodice.
A 20 year old wore a family heirloom bracelet at the wedding of Marlee Bourne and Robert Laybutt at St Andrews Church on Saturday. The heirloom dates to Marise Bourne’s line, with the bride’s sister and mother present, and ceremony led by Rev BH Havvinon. The couple plans a Mossy Point reception after marrying in Kingston, with 70 guests.
Nancy Aaylor wed John Sloan on Saturday morning in a ceremony at St Peters. The bride wore a satin frock with lily of the valley design and three-quarter sleeves. Rev A Tordet officiated. Marie Sloan was bridesmaid and Ison Parvi was best man. The couple plan to reside at Worrabundah.
A wedding at St Andrews Church featured a three tier cake by Mrs Ef Johnson of Sydney. The bride, a teacher at Telopen Park Primary, married the groom, eldest son of Mr and Mrs Sharies Gumley of Ingelon. Attendants wore blue organdy. reception followed at the Masonic Hall with guests from Sydney and Tornee. Honeymoon planned along the North Coast.
An Australian airman serving in Malaya asked for approval to marry a Malay girl. The couple’s union could face obstacles if permission is not granted, as the airfield construction unit advances toward the Butterworth jet airfield. Army officers report that obtaining consent is essential to avoid hindering operations.
Lord Rowallan, Chief Scout of the British Commonwealth, spoke as the Australian Broadcasting Commission guest. He praised scouting for aiding newcomers to Australia by offering a familiar ideal and teaching courage, honour, and service. He noted scouts help adapt to a new country amid changing worlds. Rowallan recalled joining the movement in 1922 and his current focus on the Pan Pacific Jamboree in Wongt Park.
Inverell Race Club deliberates tampering with weighing scales after a race where jockeys weighed out under moved scales. Steward Mr. R. Paishall reports prior weight discrepancies and urges installation of tamper proof scales, discussion to continue at next Inverell Race Club meeting on January 48.
Sydney leaders advocate a NSW State Savings Bank to fund home building. D Stewart of the Building Industry Congress cites 20 000 deposits awaiting homes and 90 000 people waiting for juries as housing finance needs. Opposition leader Mr P J Marton says deposits and profits would back home ownership. plan hinges on Liberal win and cooperation with the Commonwealth.
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