This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 26, 1946
Page
6
A Sydney health official warns that poor social conditions and shoddy building materials harm residents. He says these conditions worsen nerves and cause fatigue and erratic behavior, leading to social instability and community distress.
Melbourne reports quote on a Melbourne scene where a leading horse is fancied to win the Coulfield Cup and possibly return 112,000. Attley and Bernborough discussed as hopefuls with bets noted but doubts about investable money. Knockarlow shows a table win suggesting potential for the double with Rey-Knockarlow as a point of interest.
More than 70 attendees at the Canberra Vie Wire League social at Hotel Canberra with a Kinder garten display and art by children. City Bowling Associates crowned Mrs Moss champion with runner-up Mrs Cheetham. social afternoon led by Mrs Bryant and Mrs Stevens. Canberra Girl Guides fundraising event planned via a whist party at the F.W.G.A. on July 6. Council of Women reports on a national contest and an address by Mrs Powers Powell on domestic gaining and family life.
Flight Officer Pat Tillyard daughter of Mrs Fr J Tillyard Musee Bay travels with a group along the Barrier Reef. They spend five weeks visiting Sydney and Canberra while other dignitaries and officials depart for engagements. The piece notes assemblies, christening plans, and a farewell tour by notable figures including Sir George Knowles and Lady Knowles en route to South Africa.
Neville Southwell captains the student prefects elected at Canberra High. The Senior Play The School Wives stages Moliere inspired comedy with a cast including Opieie Shain David Andgraoe Vincant ceehalyta and Geavie Pack at RCA Theatre. Canberra Housng Club plans a dance and meets at Cowper Street Rinalle. The Lady Gentle Services Club decorates for University College event hosted by Roy Bullock Ian Starkey and John Blakes. nearly 200 attendees.
W C A notes report a farewell to Mian Frir with a tribute to the Ia. Mrs A Barcival presided and a musical program was provided by Mesdames Carroll and May, with Clawne as accompanist. Lacy Saunders played piano. Activities included games and socializing. Gilp and Mian Fair spoke. Friday night Teen Age Club and Gilp will host Fate at ten thirty. Tatar in concert at Weatridge. Badminton club holds a special gym meeting Friday at 7 30 pm. Yennis club notes new courts in use. FG Kumm, National YWCA Australia officer, to visit Canberra for a member meeting. Invitations sent. sepancer must be at General-Secretary today.
The TWA physical culture display drew a large crowd. Girls aged 4 to 16 from TWC A classes performed in gray sports attire with numb erous acts including Highland costumes, Nutri boc, and dances. The program featured song, dances, tap and folk items, a ball gait competition, and a children’s section culminating in awards and a watercolor gift to Mrs G. Ywir from the Junior Y’s.
The International Knitting Group met at a commercial venue in the war era arena seeking support from Canberra Group and UNRRA. Present were EarPists, hali nia and hood, with talks on supplies and aid.
Alpine Club Organisers stage a ball at Albert Vial next Friday week with a 1939 lineage. Posters and hall decorations honor past traditions as members aim to raise funds to support Mount Franklin House and improve snow sports facilities.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.