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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 14, 1969
Page
4
An arts review discusses the Civic Theatre production of Doctor Dolittle. The critic notes uneven pacing and adult-friendly wit, yet praises visual design, animal training emphasis, and period charm. The piece weighs whether the show suits children during school holidays and highlights the performance’s gentle, nostalgic tone.
A garbled OCR styled piece lists performers and lines about actors, songs, and scenes. It mentions characters like Irene, Anthony Newley, Richard Fleischer, Hankbet, Candice Bergen, and others. The text references a theatre show with musical acts, costumes, and a rescreening of Michael Cacay, with scattered fragments of dialogue and stage cues.
A Sydney produced space adventure for children comes from Independent Theatre North Sydney to Canberra Playhouse for the last week of school holidays. The Earthmen on an unknown planet confront two advanced yet war-torn groups as two royal figures awaken awakening a modern lesson for Earth children. Tickets from $1 plus booking fees. bookings through The Canberra Theatre David Jones and other outlets.
A new annual prize named The Wales Award for Community Service Broadcasting is announced yesterday. It will recognize conspicuous radio broadcasting with two twin trophies awarded to the station and presenter, highlighting community service and public welfare across Australia and New South Wales.
The Adelaide Festival of Arts in 1970 promises a different, more cohesive event under Artistic Director Robert Helpmann. Plans include a refined program, new venue developments, and a stronger sense of place that will define Adelaide’s cultural identity during the festival period. Colin Davis named successor as Royal Opera House musical director after Georg Solti.
Dr Coombs will be guest speaker at the National Press Club luncheon. Ro Coomas to chair Australian Council for the Arts and attend the event. Details are unclear due to OCR errors but the luncheon centers on arts and media.
A fragmentary TV guide page lists numerous shows from TALKING to NEWS HEADLINES, including The World of Wooster, Patrols, and Coronation Street. It cites times like 1.00, 5.15, 6.30, and 8.30 with titles such as The Look of Galloway and Homicide The Death Game.
AAP-Reiter reports a complex appeal involves Lennon Johann Burg Monday and Japanese language terms. The latest estat tile has been sertioned in Sout Afi and Meatles records. Details are supplied by Radio and TV Stations.
Unclear OCR text reports an authoress death with possible revival of a fictional character. Mentions Crompton, Guenther, and a rental or location in Orpington Kent. Fragmentary details include remarks on a May event and a person named Hearn, with uncertain links to a publication or story.
A fragment notes daily viewing hours for paintings from the National Collection at the Canberra Theatre Centre. The gallery opens daily 10:00 to 17:00 with special Sunday hours 14:00 to 17:00, excluding Sundays.
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