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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 09, 1937
Page
6
Canberra residents will see the official opening of Girls Week at the YWCA this afternoon hosted by Lady Whinkard. The event kicks off a direct giving campaign as rapid growth in YWCA activities continues across branches. A drive for subscriptions aims to widen support for the association’s expanding work.
A valedictory social at Queanbeyan Parish Hall bid farewell to F J Gallagher longtime headmaster of the Queanbeyan Intermediate High School. The event featured an illuminated address and views of Queanbeyan and Canberra a civic tribute led by Mayor Ald J Mamond with remarks from local figures.
Final acceptances listed for the Grand National steeplechase a 3 mile race with entrants including Cam TL Monke Seymour Tricky Wakorite Cape Lilock Strobhurst Kennumon Left End Montargis Bermuda Tongalin Lady Maige T and Howrah noting pedigree and racing names from the field of contenders for the upcoming event.
The Canberra Youth Welfare Association publishes Apollo the first issue of a magazine aimed at youth in Canberra. It features W M Hughes on physical training health advice and essays on training youth by C S Dilley and F C Kenny. Humorous cartoons and local interest pieces accompany health and fitness themes. The sixpence issue is sold by newsagents to support the association.
The Hirst EV series pruning demonstrations hosted by the Horticultural Society of Canberra will be held at Mr F A Piggin's residence in Groscon t on Sunday at 2 30 p m. H J Sarkett leads sessions showing pruning of fruit trees across growth stages. Tuesday talks at Albert Hall will cover pruning with focus on roses after a society meeting. Members may amend the constitution and subscription terms. A rate pruning demonstration on Commonwealth Avenue is in planning, with a date to be announced.
A 65 year old Sydney man, D C Morrison, a manager at William Adame and Company Ltd, collapsed and died while playing golf at La Perouse. The incident occurred during a round, with Morrison succumbing on the course.
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