Canberra social notes describe racing carnival planning and performances
Prisoner of War relatives arrive in Canberra as community events unfold. The Commandant and Mrs Low welcome visiting members of the Red Cross Auxiliary and local groups. Plans include a racing carnival at Albert Hall with a Christmas fundraising context, Midnight Frolics at Albert Hall with Wayne Froman and a strong entertainment lineup, plus previews of forthcoming performances and social afternoons by City Bowling Associates.
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Tananyes
Thailand
Berets Club
Mw Kirchner
CVS A. Hut
Ayidney
Satoe
Henig
A.C
Bruce
Laa
Wittn
Bosches
Warvice Mien
Albert Halton
Acton Reverowar
Gandetya Red Cros
Carn Val Ie Fing Organiaed
Mens
BE. Oisullivan
TE Gurren Nf
Ghinindrera
Atalle
Houshs
Prine
Aina Wood Yard
Albert Hall
Canberra
Shaw
Fell Verne
AL Bert Hall
Allatar
Gmin Wayne Froman
Kth
Stare
Othar
Harbers Jammen
George ‘Trevalre
Janey Kerr
Anger
Helen Bingham
To love and be loved in dreamy fragment lines
Fragmentary verse explores love as shelter and light with scattered images of affection. The speaker muses on beauty, tenderness, and the pull of desire, weaving evocative phrases about warmth and allure.
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Mack Miavyamnoeth
Jovan
Akin
Thrace
Bowling intehrenary for Werken Binglex Championship ties
In the next championships Laverty faces May while Tillie meets Beattie and W J McKint trys Cottinghay faces Joye Ireanwood opposes Waterman Minor Dwyer pits McKinatry against Calrhaype Howard Faherty competes against Luveaa per the listed matchups and entries.
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Baty
Peters
Laverty
May
Tillie
Mars Hall
Beattie
W. J. McKintrys
Cottinghay Joye
Ireanwood
Waterman
Dwyer
Men Vido
McKinatry
Rehabilitation plans aid ex servicemen and women bureau
Sydney Tuesday report that the Provident of the Australian aagion of Ex-Serviermen and Women led by Mr B J McDonald announced the creation of a bureau for rehabilitation of ex service personnel. The plan emphasizes post war merit and aims to serve discharged personnel rather than short term or deceased cases, operating independently from power contracts.
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Sydney
B.J. McDonald
Learn to Swim Campaign Sets Record In Canberra
The Learn to Swim campaign run by the Education Department across the state and Canberra ends with children now able to swim the pool width. About 42 yards is the length many have mastered the length, after ten daily lessons under Vida Philippa and Jack Wilcos from Sydney. Finals will be Friday morning for the swimming certification, reflecting strong program success and community pride.
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Jnarn
Canberra
Education Department
Haa
Misa Vida Philippa
Jack Wilcos
Sydney
Joldiere Fight Bubbh for Sydney
Civilian and soldier units fought for hours today as fire spread from the Oxford Water district toward houses. The blaze was brought under control by nightfall, with all flames reportedly contained.
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Joldiere
Bubh
Sydney
Noldiere
Boura
Oxford
English Director Addresses Documentary Films
English director Harry Watt spoke at the Canberra Film Centre on the documentary movement in Britain. He cited industry opposition to commercialized films and noted government sponsorship as essential. A Tennessee Valley Authority film was shown, illustrating past mistakes and later wealth from dammed rivers. Watt praised the Canberra Centre for its enterprise.
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Harry Watt
Kogtah
Canberra
Watt
Britain
Mina
London
Rad
Educaonal
England
Tennessee Valley Authority
Wat
Candeere Bim
Egg Rationing On Half Normal Supply Basis
Plans for egg rationing during February to June propose 50 percent of last year’s orders, with first priority to special groups such as pregnant and nursing mothers and young children. Retailers would serve these groups on three days weekly, coupons likely used from ration books with modifications. A drought and normal seasonal drop in poultry production drive expected shortages.
Four Airmen Missing Off Queensland Coast
Tuesday searches fail to locate four Royal Australian Air Force crew members after their aircraft failed to retire from operations near the Queensland coast. The missing are F/O Alan Richard Hammond Stone, pilot. F/O Allan Gordon Munro, wireless operator. and two others named Ward and Youn, all reported from Australia and England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Servic
RAAF
Queensland
Alan Richard Hammond Stone
Auhton "Youn
Coogee
Allan Gordon
Munro
Parklington
Yorkshire
Turst Ward
Air ambulances advocated for urgent medical transport
Advocated use of air ambulances to move sick people between capital locations. Describes difficulties with ground transport due to lack of sleepers on trains and long delays. Mentions Mr Anthony and unspecified officials urging immediate adoption of the ambulance plan.
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Sydney
Planus
Anthony
Tralos
Employment of Alien Internees Reported by Committee
A committee named by a church group approached the Federal Government seeking to broaden employment of alien internees. The group urges inclusion in Civil Construction Corps contracts and notes anti Nazi measures. The report highlights discussions on policy and labor needs.
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Aydney
Oma Committon
AntiNaais
Auth Pusoista
Civil Constraktimn
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City Bowling Associates
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