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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 02, 1968
Page
14
The article describes Cambridge transitions to a ten day term, noting preparations for May Week customs and student activities. It mentions family visitors and events surrounding study periods, exams, and celebrations, with emphasis on the social calendar during the English summer season.
An onslaught of social notes from Cambridge recounts a May Ball season with pomp and pageantry. Students, including notable figures like Prince Charles observers, attend river promenades, dances, and alcohol fueled interludes. The vivid account captures gowns, gardens, and late night routines across college venues with references to Trinity, Grantchester, and St Johns.
A fragmented report describes a Melbourne event with a focus on the Australian pavilion at Hypa fT, highlighting performers like the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra and a ballet. It notes television and radio attention, and mentions plans for future travel to fund another trip.
A Sherry party hosted by the Canberra Ascension of University Women in the drawing room of Liversay House at Spm on Twesly to honor a visiting Necro hs tafion from Howard University Washington. Brown lecturing for the juatory depart ment of the Australian National University. All members invited to celebrate the first grandchild of Menten Gregory baptized by Rev. George Gurnsey at Canberra Grammar Sehanl Chapel on Saturday July 2. The child is one month old, son of Mr Rand Mry R. W. and Mrs Peter R. Brown of Hackett.
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