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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jun 17, 1947

Page

3

Coyd Neel Orchestra to Play in Canberra on Thursday

The Coyd Neel Orchestra, 18 string players, arrives in Canberra for a Thursday concert at Albert Hall under British Council auspices. The program features Vieuxtemps and Britten plus Tchaikovsky Serenade for String Orchestra Op 48. Attendees include Governor General and Mrs Brokell, government leaders, and a large student delegation from Goulburn Presbyterian Leading College. A reception at Hotel Canberra follows.

Tre Boyd Neel Orencatra Eige Canberra Albert Mall Viet Australia Allapions British Council Amoapa Goulburn Btring Orchestra Tenaikowsky Aushrelia Albert Hall B.D. O'Connor Weesctation Reciuty Boyd Neel Boyd Neville Cardia Beath

Youth Killed as Gun Explodes in Wollongong Park

Reginald Brownlee aged 15 died when a gun exploded while being handled at Alvion Park in Wollongong. Sea Milled and companion BIN Farthing were wounded, Farthing treated later, while Brownlee and Jack Perth Ing were not nearby. Farthing and Mill ant ran for help, Brownlee's death confirmed by doctor after incident.

Wollongong Reginald Brownlee Alvion Park bin Farthing Brownlee Jack Perth Ing

Bowling meet sets fund total beyond target

The season concluded with Slumph for president 1 Bruck winning after Saturday’s competition. Participants included Cheetham Caullon Niewwon Prick Rowland C Smith and others. The Food for Luiimin fund surpassed its £96 goal due to proceeds from the event and new generous contributions from donors.

Bruck Hint Wan Cheetham Caullon Niewwon Prick Rowland C Smith Smith Hancnck Cuthbertson W. Turner

Junior tennis teams to visit Sydney for August event

The ACT funds a junior tennis tour with a squad led by Boyer and Doyle set to travel to Sydney in August. The group includes players such as Murray, Turner, Challen, Mahoney, and Kothot with practice at White City ahead of the meets with Ryan Cup and Tremlatl Cup teams. Entry costs are covered by the ACT Association, with arrangements coordinated by secretary Mr Ke Carnallt.

Act Sydney Boyer Lawrence Doyle D. Murray L. Reva le Omhiond C. Turner Nienella J. Boag P. Macnicol G. Rubey Giria Minses J. Challen Ls Mahoney B. Rix J. Kothot A. WiNilk P. Burden Canberra Nuabing Secomsnodation

Woman Narrator Choked By Meat Incident Reported

Irene May Dillon a 32 year old forewoman died after choking on meat at a Bunson meat shop in Bucharest reportedly during an incident. Moscow reports 380 members of the opposition in the National Peasant Party resigned from Parliament led by Jules Sanit.

Rydney Irene May Dillon Wien Bucharest Monsiau

Auction catalogue notes on bale, crutchings and wool prices

A detailed sale list from Schute, Bell, Badgery Lumbly Ltd covers bale items, crutchings and Wools with numerous Merino lots and auction figures across districts including Moree, Bourke, Cobar, Coonamble and Pilliga. Prices indicate varied weights and quality with references to consignors and localities.

Pertod Burren Junction AAA Ltd Bayt and Gutter Mermidale Charleville Ratate Fort Bourke Bourke AAW LB Angell Belaringer AK Md TA. Mahy Cobar Sal Bley Oid Lannie Bid Charleville Rainte Waverley Downe Amar Ben Bild Coop Mudger Mid E. Bourke Bon Nengen Rasterman Limbri W. J. Anirewn Waugh Brewarring You Brennen Pallamaliane Sid Wren Snr Mimadeus J. Pit Cuafecong Bongrove Oberon and Wild A. O. White Salladoran

Rugby Union Thriller Ends With Narrow Canberra Victory

A gusty wind affected play as the Canberra ACT side defeated the visiting Nonnthorne team 19 points to 8. Key moments saw D. Crofts break through for a try, Williams failing to convert, and North and Gordon contributing tries and penalties for the home side. The ACT forwards and backs combined well, with strong work from Bradney and D. Crafts in defense and attack, sealing a hard fought win.

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Canberra Dominates Ariah Park In National Football Match

Canberra outplayed Ariah Park at Manuka in a national football match marked by strong winds. Perry and Droop scored late as Canberra won 18 goals to 11 7 and 17 to 7. Percy scored eight goals for Canberra with best players including Ghiraccello Hopkinson William Monica and Dorman. Ariah Park's Flemming Harrison Falyman among their standouts.

Canberra Ariah Ariah Park Manuka Vat Uriah Park Perry Droop Percy Harrison I Eetie Wi ‘Ghiraccello Hopkinson William Monica Dorman Flemming Falyman Taber Dune Atlas Park

Queensland Defeats New South Wales In Interstate Match

Queensland outplayed New South Wales by 16 to 15 in a tense interstate rugby league clash. Heavy forward tackling disrupted NSW backline while handling errors blunted their scoring chances. Notable Queensland forwards starred with multiple tries and kicking, delivering a narrow victory in Sydney.

Queensland Nsw Sydney Ponday Dinylayed New South Wales South Wales New South’ Wales Devery Verrentamp Reatora White Kenny Brosnan Horrigan New Bath Wales L. Smith R. Smith Bath Rhea

Remedial Works at Burrinjuck Dam

Remedial works progress at Burrinjuck Dam aim to prevent further losses and increase storage capacity beyond 400000 acres. Minister notes works expected to finish in four years and will boost hydroelectricity and water supply.

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Position Vacant and Housing Wanted in Canberra Area

Fragmented classifieds describe jobs and housing needs in Canberra Queanbeyan area. Entries include a 17 or 18 year old kitchen boy sought by Brassey House and British Council in Canberra, plus requests for young couples without children needing half or double rooms with kitchen use. Also noted are married couples seeking shared accommodation, and car or other items.

Brassey House British Council Britta Council Canberra Ation Queanbeyan Times” Office Graire Root Chil Jraddon Ren

Women’s hockey carnival opens with Canberra 3 Crookwell 2

Monday reports show the women’s week hockey carnival starting with Canberra defeating Crookwell 3 to 2. Other results include Bombala defeating Tenterfield 14, Tinwarre beating Unagee 3 to 1, Inverell beating Armidale, and Tulsa defeating? in uncertain matches.

Bydney Canberra Crookwell Bombala Tenterfield Weve Et Arian Park Newvamle de Ow

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