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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 25, 1972
Page
5
Canberra Highland Society and Burns Club staged a Burns Day event with bagpipe music to honor the Scottish poet Robert Burns on his 213th anniversary.
Fragmentary text mentions individuals such as Mr Robert Opriie and Omar Byrne, plus references to Russian language teaching and a Canberra ceremony. The passage mixes political, cultural, and social items with unclear locality and dates, preserving few clear facts.
A fragmented OCR note mentions a large attendance expected for Australia Day events. It references Cane Berra and a group called falons dei guesa with fumes, and notes invitations extended for attendance at a gathering labeled Aw Year Han.
Canberra bridge players defend the game as a social mixer uniting generations. Major Neville Read and wife Jean lead a family whose children Tym and Andrew join a club scene that spans ACT, Sydney, and the national championships. The Reads expect a busy calendar with tournaments at Griffin Centre, Parkroyal Motel weekend events, and a Gold Coast Congress, while midweek gatherings bolster cross‑age participation and community ties.
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