Canberra social notes mix band, clubs and school plans
The Canberra scene features the Canberra City Band rehearsing for a civic reception to the Queen Mother's visit with performances at a Workmen's Club opening and a Citizen Convention. Victoria League events, CWA memorial unveilings, and Koomarri House construction for handicapped children highlight ongoing community efforts. A talk on postal services starts the year for the Canberra Historical Society as school auxiliaries prepare for term activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria League
Strang
Perth
Towers
Canberra League
Industry House
Koomarri House
J. Larke
A.C.T. Handicapped Children’s Association
Department For the Interior
Koomarr House
Prove
Reid Memo
Handicapped Children’s Association
Lahon
Jardine
Kingston
St Peter Chanel
Canberra and District Historical Society
Posts and Telegraphs
R. Dale
Dale
A.C.T
Davies Pharmacy at Garema Place Civic Centre
Garema Place Civic Centre opposite Coles houses Davies Pharmacy the Elizabeth Arden and Revion cosmetics distributor with trained staff from Sydney for Elizabeth Arden and Revion prescriptions. For fast accurate dispensing leave prescriptions at Garema Place urgent phone J1166.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garema Place
Civic Centre
Coles
Gare Distributors
Elizabeth Arden
Revion Cosmetics
Sydney
Revion
Davies Pharmacy
Representatives of Six Nations Farewell Priest
Representatives of six nations joined in Narrabundah for the farewell and presentation to Rev. Trish Father Michael O'Brien on the opening of St. Benedict's Hall. The Canberra priest leaves by air for Ireland after 12 years as an ordained priest. The program featured Polish Hungarian Yugoslav Italian and Australian artists with home country dances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Benedict’s Hall
Narrabundah
Trish
Michael O’brien
Canberra
Frank Street
Yarralumia
Sandor Fallop
Bernie McGrane
Bill O’brien
Bede Reilly
St. Christopher’s
John Cahill
Yarralumla
Monarc
St Christopher's
A. J. McGilvray
V.F
Father O'Brien
Legion of Mary
Tullamore
Ireland
South Coast
Dean L. McKenna
Farewell to Mr and Mrs Heather at North Canberra Baptist
The Rev E F Heather retires after three years as first minister of North Canberra Church. A farewell meeting at the North Canberra Baptist Church was chaired by H J Mor Board and attended by Rev F P McMaster and others. Speeches by Bannister Richards Mackay and Bishop G Arthur marked the event. Heather noted the 34th anniversary of his entering full time ministry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. F. Heather
North Canberra
Heather
H. J. Mor
F. P. McMaster
Canberra
Rep Ewent
Bannister
Paes
E. Richards
C. J. Mackay
Baptist Federal Home Mission Board
G. Arthur
Ace Ministers
Burwood Couple Wed After Meeting in Sydney
Williams of Burwood tied the knot Saturday in a ceremony attended by about 100 guests. The bride wore white delustered satin with a fingertip veil. matron of honor Mrs Noeline Scarlett wore pale blue nylon marquisette with pink accents. best man was Mr Lloyd Williams. The four year old Gillian Aubusson served as flower girl. the couple plan to live in Burwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williama
Burwood
Cadets Spot Floating Object Off Hastings During Cruise
On a training cruise about three miles off Hastings in the English Channel, cadets spotted a floating object and retrieved it from the sea. The date was December 15, 1957.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wile
Hastings
English Channel
Also Mentioned on This Page
H Goodwin
Canberra Philharmonic Society
W/O. Rignold
R-M.c
Albert Hall
Society For the National Eisteddfod
W. Hunt
Canberra Kennel Association
F. E. Allan
Naremburn
N.8.w
Kennel Association
Miss Allan
R.A.S. Kennel Club
Nedrie
Rembert and Borovansky Ballet
School OF Ballet
Barbara Todd
Girls’ Grammar School
Y.W.C.A
Services Hut
Manuka
Fyshwick
Northbourne Chambers
Australia
Yi Ue
Eal Lala
Industrial Acceptance Corporation Limited
Schrieners Buiding
Australia & Wew Zealand Bank Limited
Ian Potter
Six Nations
Iule Y
St. Edmunds
Christian Brothers’ College
E. C. Fields
P. J. Bateman
F. Prendergast
Braddon
B. C. Lynch
C. Warzecha
N. M. Cook
O'Brien
Dean McGilvray
Mr. and
Mrs
Civic Footwear Centre
Con Oe
Kenn Kingstone
Arnedy St
William Amnott
Homebush
New South Wales
R.N.V.R
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