Canberra Social Round Highlights From National Council and Local Events
Canberra social rounds feature remarks by Mrs J H Allen on The Awakening of India's Women at the National Council of Women meeting. Jumble sale at Causeway Hall raises funds for Griffith Stall and Catholic Building Fund. Canberra Relief Society dances attract nearly 150. Albert Hall events with Pogson's orchestra. Silver Greys dances draw about 500. Canberra Croquet Club season ends June 20 with prize presentation plus a silver spoon competition. Hotel Canary guests from Melbourne Sydney and elsewhere. canteen volunteers sought. hospital ball planned for August. Hawaiian Ball invites and Catholic Ball debutantes to be announced. Catholic Ball raises funds and debutantes to be presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Council of Women
W.C.A
J. H. Allen
India
Griffith
Catholic Building Fund
Kingston
Albert Hall
Canberra Relief Society
Cub
Silver Greys
The
Canberra
Canberra Grammar School
J. M. Jones
Melbourne Avenue
Forrest
War Fund
F. A. Meerc
Victoria League Social Notes Highlight Canberra Sydney Travel
At the Victoria League annual meeting Mrs R R Sedgewick will speak. Several Canberra and Sydney residents visited Melbourne and Hobart, including Sir Hugh Denison and Professor King. Guests and locals attend weddings, hostesses host events raising Church funds, and officials visit the Institute of Anatomy and Beauchamp House accommodations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Victoria League
Civic
B. R. Sedgewick
R. R. Sedgewick
Professor King
King
Hobart
Canberra
Hobart University
Beauchamp House
Y W C A Notes on Courses and Activities
The Y W C A offers a new recreational gymnastic class on Wednesdays at 8 p m starting next week and a tiny tots class next Saturday at 10 30 a m. There are vacancies in the Tuesday morning women's class. Pottery is delayed with articles ready for fringe next week. Members with unfinished work should contact Miss Cameron. A hockey practice after work on Thursdays and Friday night basketball in the Y W C A gymnasium continue. A Badminton Club is forming for Thursdays or Fridays, contact Miss McConchie. Meetings include Membership Committee at 1 15 this morning Library Committee Friday at 2 p m and World Fellowship Committee at 5 p m. An At Home is planned next Monday afternoon. Mrs Welsh and Mrs R S Stevenson coordinate the musical programme. proceeds fund building equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.A.A.F
Canberra
Air Force
P. Heffernan
Heffernan
A. Barlow
Barlow
Pinkus
Cameron
Hocke
W.C.A
Y.W.C.A. House Committee
Welsh
Stevenson
Debutantes Presented at CEGGS Old Grammarians Dance
The Old Grammarians Association of CEGGS stages a private Saturday dance at the School. Debutantes Miss Jean Sheppard Pamela Edison Joan Richardson Peggy Worrall Joyce Waterman Audrey Woodger Gwen Pinner introduced by Miss Una Mitchell to Lady Whiskard wife of the UK High Commissioner. Attendees include the School Council and parents and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Grammarians’ Association
C.E.G.G.S
Lady Whiskard
United Kingdom
Una Mitchell
Jean Sheppard
Pamela Edison
Joan Richardson
Peggy Worrall
Joyce Waterman
Audrey Woodger
Gwen Pinner
Old Grammmarians
Crazy Whist Party Hosted by Mrs Rowling at Griffith
The Ladies' Guild of St. Pauls Church invites members to a crazy whist party at Mrs. Rowling’s Griffith home next Wednesday June 12. The event features social games and proceeds for church activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H. Rowling
Durville Crescent
Griffith
Church of England
Fragments Club to perform comedy for charity at Albert Hall
The Fragments Club will repeat their three act life comedy at Albert Hall on Saturday. Proceeds go to the ACT Police Association to support the Lady Gowrie War Fund. Ticket prices: front stalls 4 shillings, back stalls 2, gallery 1. Children half price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fragments Club
Albert Hall
A.C.T. Police Association
Juvenile Ball At Bungedore Raises Funds For Patriotic Fund
The Juvenile Ball at Bungedore was a financial and social success with proceeds to the Patriotic Fund. Mc for the ball was Mr. R Leach and music by Popson's orchestra. Prize winners in the culture competition included Dove of Peace Myrtle Gardiner Shepherd M Chinery and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bungendore
Patriotic Fund
R. Leach
iMusic
Popson
Couture
Myrtle Gardiner
M. Chinery
Harriaun
M. Smith
R. Harrison
Fairy
D. Lee
Lee
Howall
M Daniel
H. Jamieson
Ly Leach
Penguin
B. Chinnery
Dave
K. Dante
J. Harrison
J. Guy
R. Guy
Granny
N. Leach
E. Chinnery
G. Kennedy
Ho Daniel
G. Lynch
H. Mi Kay
HEENZO: a two-shilling cough remedy for all ages
A vintage advert touts HEENZO as a cheap home remedy for coughs colds and flu measures with a two shilling bottle and concentrated solution. It claims rapid relief for adults and children and asserts chemists and stores endorse the product.
Del Calthorpe Weds Coleman In Canberra Ceremony
Miss Del Calthorpe elder daughter of Mr and Mrs J H Calthorpe of Muggane Redim marries Flight Lieutenant Thomas Glyn Coleman A 4 C elder son of Mr and Mrs R B Coleman of Bronte. Archdeacon Robertson officiated at St John the Baptist Church. Reception at Hotel Canberra. Captain Coleman to a tour of duty with the Australian Staff Corps at Greta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
del Calthorpe
J. H. Calthorps
Muggane Redim
Thomas Glyn Coleman
R. B Coleman
Bronte
Archdeacon Robertson
Church of St. John the Baptist
McCouat Ramsay Solemnizes at St Pauls Canberra
The marriage of Leila Ferguson Ramsay daughter of Mr and Mrs L Ramsay Griffith to John E B McCouat son of Mrs J McCouat Sydney was celebrated at St Pauls Church of England. Bridesmaids wore jacaranda blue velvet gowns with rose bouquets and gold lockets. Rev T E Whiting officiated. Reception at Hotel Canberra followed by honeymoon in the Blue Mountains and Mt Kosciuszko.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Pauls Church of England
Misa Leila Ferguson Ramsay
Mra. L. Ramay
Griffith
John EB. McCouat
Mra. J. McCouat
Sydney
Canberra
Audrey Chambers
Brisbane
Roma Ardill
Bhirley Crease
Joan Bale
T. E. Whiting
Allan MceCount
Broom
Allan Ramsay
Rameay
McCount
J. C. M. Merrilees
L. Campbell
R. Saunders
D. Worrall
Peg Worrall
J. Mulcahy
T. E
Whiting
A. F. O'Rourke
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McCall
McCall's
Sele
McCalls Famous Patterns
R. Snow Ltd
City
Wwe
Jumble Sale
Ot Ladies' Church Aid Society
Causeway Hall
Hotel
St. Paul's
St. Paul's Church
Pogson
Guild
Women’s Radio Club
Hotel Ainslie
John Russell
Melbourne
T. Noble
F. Cameron
H Rgan
D. Lester
R Gray
Budkey
H. Halifax
J. McDougall
Ainsile
L. Buckey
Toorak
Vic
E. W. Percival
Glenelg
R. R. West
Mt. Lofty
L. N. Bruce
South Australia
J. M. Syme
Adelaide
I. McIver
G. Swallow
Cairns
J. M. McRae
Geelong
Hospital Auxiliary
Douglas
Hotel Civic
R. F. Shaw
Newcastle
L. J. Perry
Albury
D. Dow
E. Dow
F. G. Cocks
Digby Adama
Star of the
Australian United Press
Parliament House
ALF
Leo McDonnell
Adama
Ingleburn
Air Force Comforts
Catholic Ball
W. O'Neill
Manly
Monte Luke
H. Farrands
Hugh Denison
Hugh
Heelel Canberra
Queensland
A. F. Kelly
Gympie
J. F. Murphy
Halmaine Crescent
Acton
Brian Bracegirdle
G. Brodie
Telopea Park Public School
Hotel Steyne
Brodie
Daring Point
Lady Rheehan
Alan Cumpston
Miss Vaughan
McCount- Ramsay
Betty Pratt
Pratt
Grifls
Y.W.C.A
Library
World Fellowship
At & P.m
Oveltine
Chesista & Stores
A. Wander Ltd
York Street North
Aidh
Ethel Welsh
L.R
Australian Examination Board
Merla Sear
Beth Fisk
Modern Drama Group
Kennedy Street
Coleman
Calthorpe
McCouat—Ramsay
Cliftons Ree Atamer
Dick Dihnaan
Johnson
Tenet Dorkc
Johan B Johnson
Johneon
Ted
Ofc
Tor
Extra Grenret
Fern Ai
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