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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 10, 1956

Page

8

Community events shift to Good Neighbour Hut in River Gee

Canberra social notes describe a Sunday night move from its usual Alnstle hall to the Good Neighbour Hut at River Gee with dances and community activities continuing weekly. A June 27 mothers gathering featured a slide presentation for Miss J Adamson, with Dr F Clement offering health tips. July 23 is the next meeting date.

Rivergee Huttwas Adamson Reid Department of Interior J. Adamaga Dr. F. Clement Tarton Rs.l Lord Lindsay Birker China Canberra Monte Bello Pertory Norman Phillips Robin Ashwin du Ze Teloper Park High School Japan Toy Industry Somerset, Maugham Thelof Eve Hardwicke Albert Hall B.S.L Art Union Surfers’ Paradise

Hungry Army Trainees Stole Food After Pictures

Sidney court heard National Service trainees Kevin Geddes and Liste Jackson of D company 19th Battalion stole bacon and butter from the camp kitchen after a cinema visit. They climbed a window to reach the supplies, claiming hunger after the pictures. Haines said the youths were arrested before they could eat. Letts ordered separate behaviour bonds for a month and ten pounds.

Sidney National Service Liverpool Court Kevin Hntuurice Geddes Liste Jackson 19Th Battalion Nitinal’ Service Vsthy Haines Feimp Jackson He Letts

Guest speaker at Canberra CWA afternoon

Mrs G A Rattigan, a Canberra CWA member who was in England for the coronation, spoke at a Friday social afternoon. She described Buckingham Palace rooms and England’s social services, noting the child minding service while attending garden parties and investitures. During the event Mrs R Howe sang.

C.W.A Canberra G. A. Rattigan England

Quick and Efficient Chimneys Sale Notice

Quick and efficient chimney sale listing. First chimney 11 6, second chimney 15. Phone Uasee for details and ordering terms.

Leaving English Criticised By Finglish Society

Dr. E F M Todd, speaking to the Finglish Society at CULC, condemned the Leaving Certificate English syllabus as unclear and vague. He argued the course serves two purposes, and its failure lies in university preparation. proposing a separate Leaving Certificate from Matriculation to clarify standards and ease university assessment.

EF. M. Todd Finglish Society CULC Todd

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