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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Mar 12, 1968

Page

3

Drought and bushfires shape Yass Picnic Race meeting

Amid a tough season in drought and bushfire threats, about 200 members and visitors gathered at Mighmont Race Course for the Yass Picnic Race meeting. Guests included Mr and Mrs Scott Contamundw, Canberra dignitaries, and local hosts Mr Harold Connell and Mrs Connell of Cowan Hill Yass, with social events under the trees and a drinks and lunch marquee.

Elaine Cuming Jamilian Vaetirna Nakes Michael Forster Gillawilla Cootamundra Althea Cuming Marrhmont Yass Mighmont Racecourse Harnld Connell Cowan Hill Yass Jandaryhn Scott Contamundw Mic Diarmid Canberra Dohn Bad Noung Mie Jin Sell Goulburn Robert Shepherd Cronk Mra Connells Robert Burge Wreton Sydney Cowan Hill Sue Shannon Hunter AL Shannap Talma’ Bookam Shans Nits Bokert Op Waverton Syres Wate Mis Harold Connell Dowim Hill Yuss Tony Vrs Cawitell Chit Mbp Praien Colonnaide Merriman Ravenswurth Hiowdican

Reunion for air force groups at Hotel Canberra

Air Force reunion marks 50th RAF anniversary with Air Marshal Sir Reginald Emson as guest of honour at the Hotel Canberra on Monday April 1. Canberra branch secretary Mrs M Perkins invites any person connected with RAF or RAAF to attend, reservations via phone numbers 82020 and 92801 by March 30. Four members travel to Sydney this week for the Sth WAAAF dinner at the Hotel Australia. officers elected at the annual meeting include President Grip Captain S. Brasien, and Treasurer Mr G Thomas. Air Marshals Hancick and Bladin to attend as guests.

Sir Reginald Emson RAF Canberra Air Force Awoeiauinn M Perkins RAAF Neanch Sydney Sth Waaaf Hotel Australia D. Connells Mi Perking Mee P. Hickey S. Gomrpaud Cannerya Air Grip Brasien H. Serbo G Hodges Mev M Perkins Pal Cams

Hever Castle and Canberra Luncheon Events Noted

A report highlights social engagements from Hever Castle to Canberra with Lady Astor’s luncheon hosted by Mrs. Sandy Johnston at Canberra House and Gavin Astor delivering a National Press Club talk at Embassy Motel Deakin. It also notes fundraising plans for Canberra Boys Grammar School and a Red Hill toy stall setup for Saturday’s fete.

Rene Astor Sandy Johnston Canberra House Gavin Astor National Press Club Deakin Red Hill John Gurran Canberra

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