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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 27, 1949
Page
6
A community group hosts a Mayfair style evening in Canberra with led by club leaders, featuring a program of singing, drama, and musical items. The event aims to foster local friendship, youth involvement, and social unity at the CALCA club rooms.
A United Nations subcommittee on India and Pakistan notes a complete cease fire agreement along the boundary. The report mentions discussions and a ceremonial statement signed by representatives and observers.
Mrs Tregear defeats Nuci Penguine 5 3 to capture the Associates' Golf Championship at the Royal Canora Golf Club. Earlier rounds saw Ponglase take a 3 0 win over another competitor before final stages. Galloway claimed the Lady Saves Cup, beating Mmeekini by 4 and 3.
The Economic Secretary for the Treasury, Mr. D. Jay, told Manchester that the dollar shortage could last 15 to 20 years. He urged Britain to cut costs, shift to economy measures, and focus on developing exports to dollar countries to ease the strain.
The world’s biggest aircraft, a jet propelled plane, will operate from Cowes on the Isle of Wight with a top altitude of seven miles and a 500 mile range. It will carry 405 passengers on transatlantic runs from London to New York.
NSW wins at rugby league in Brisbane with a 40 to 12 margin amid twisting play. Key players Hansen Layne McCoy Luihan Koala and McCoy scored for NSW while Brisbane struggled to respond.
Two inmates escaped Beechworth Gaol and forced entry to a farmhouse at Overton. They obtained meat from the armed farmer’s wife before vanishing into the district. Police chase ongoing as names of involved men are reported.
A historical notice lists lottery draw results with several prize numbers and syndicate names. It names second prize winners Vivian Ellison and H. Smallwood among others, with addresses in Strath eld Sydney and Narra been Strutt feta. The last line notes the final prize draw occurs tomorrow.
Canberra diary items recount Archdeacon R. K. Davies touring Orford for a conference of Australian Student Christian Movement, with leaders Htaslewood and Newsman from Queanbeyan. About 100 university students expected. study book Life of Faith by K A Bailey. High Commissioner for the United Kingdom William attended a civic reception in Goulburn and opened Red Cross annual meeting. Clergy and attendees, farewell events, and transfers noted among Canberra residents.
YWCA notes describe a blackout event and upcoming activities. The plan includes a dance fundraiser to cover expenses and a fair featuring exhibits by guests including Mrs Kan Nat Kuang wife of the Chinese Ambassador to Australia. Volunteers are invited to help with article writing and fair preparations in October and Friday gatherings for girls.
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