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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Mar 16, 1949

Page

6

Canberra Social and Charity Events Highlight May Week

Canberra societies report a busy program with the St Patrick’s sports meeting at Ma Piske Oval, fundraisers by the St Ann Grows Presbyterian Women’s Guild, and the St Paul’s Ladies Guild bazaar at the Canberra Services Club. Highlights include a Vienna Philharmonic program, a wedding notice, and a hospital drive seeking clothing and blankets for immigrant patients.

At. Christopher's St. Paleticks St. [Patrick's Mapiske Oval Batutviay Te Ine Pera

W.C.A. Notes on dressmaking and meetings upcoming

Notes describe dressmaking patterns and millinery items, urging members to join by phone. A welcome event for Mine Mate King is planned to organize local activities. Badminton club invites new members and a meeting of all members is set for March 28 at 8 pm.

Bedi Sheigh Commissioners India W.va Kes Wes Myra Envant Purnell Wa Wii Littley Turner Tuemiay AEA Atma Kcinay Vaeh Anter Srt Petivitien Prapataiment Aire Eneh

Coral Wedding Celebration Marks 38th Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Taylor of Howitt Street Kingston recently celebrated their 38th wedding anniversary. Their three daughters organized a social at the VCA Theatrette with about 140 relatives present. The programme featured instrumental and vocal items, with remarks from Rev Stanley and Mr Mauger. Gift of £9 tokens were presented amid warm well wishes for happiness ahead.

Taylor Howitt Street Kingston VCA Miller Mary Rome Jed Mauger She Lowat Tang Taylon Sheen Mra Lilen

Canberra Diary Highlights Barbecue Hosts and New Arrivals

The High Commissioner for the United Kingdom, Mr Williams, has returned to Canberra after visiting Wollongong where he opened the Wollongong show. About 20 people are invited to a barbecue at the Trish Legation for celebrations of St Patricia's Day with guests including Mr R Jourdain MA, who has arrived from England. Dr Burgmann Eisen of Goulburn and Mrs Burgmann will host guests next week, with Mr Dominin serving as secretary of the Society for the Propagation of Christian Knowledge.

United Kingdom Williams Canberns Wollongung Trelant Ie TZ Kierneny Mya Ridmen Trish Legation Patricia Day R, Jourdain Australia England Burgmann Eisen Goulburn Dominin Society For the Propagation of Christian Knowledge

Actress Wins Divorce in Banta Monica Case

In Banta Monica California on Tuesday actress Jean Pilin wheng wins a divorce from Frank Kyser in a case alleging cruel treatment. The court proceeding occurred around March 3 with producer Rose Jar involved in the rounds of testimony.

Banta Monica California Pilin Wheng Jean T Kyser Frank Rose Jar

Lawley House ready next month likely completion cited

Lawley House near Brialmve Avine is slated for completion next month with initial estimates revised upward from 112,000 to 195,800. Construction began January 17 and a new contract with Collins Willig will see the building operated by the Linv' Ornineat, amid material shortages and labor saving measures.

Lawley Hous Abay Cprinetpe Factals Fong Comaianteth Collins Willig Wuld Linv’ Ornineat

Liberal Candidate Wins Concord By 17 Votes

Sydney dispatch reports a Concord election where the Liberal candidate secured victory by 17 votes amid postal and absentee ballot scrutiny. The Returning Officer announced midnight results. Labour and Liberal figures fluctuated with postal units, while cabinet planned to review the voting process and alleged irregularities.

Concord Sydney Twentay Muttun Fleetion Mit Vibe F J, Reilly Aitieet Ant Moloney Q. Cambbei J. McMeekin Dickton Thur Liberal Party Dickson

Liberal Candidates Endorsed in Australian Elections

Sydney report notes Liberal Party announces Cro J. O. Cramer and Mr. Willan as endorsed candidates for Braddon and McKellar. Charles Wentworth, with Law Cove, supports surrounding areas while McKellar contests Manly and the northern beaches.

Sydney Tuwailay Liberal Party Wienieht Cro J. O. Cramer My. Willan Charles Wentworth Brnntong McKellar Lonialonng Law Cove Wnt Hineei Bs Manly

Canberra Ministers Fraternal Farewell and Elections

At a Fraternal meeting held yesterday morning the Rev. R. Stanley bid farewell as he leaves for Adelaide after serving as president for about two years. The Rev. C F Pyke was elected President and the Rev. G K Armstron g was appointed secretary.

Canberra R. Stanley Adelaide C.F. Pyke G. K. ‘Armatrong

Entry Denied for Immigrants Returning to Europe

An Immigration Department report notes several displaced individuals from Yugoslavia and Poland attempting entry into Australia. Officials describe refusal actions, transport back to Europe, and limited English ability among the migrants amid a focus on lawful screening.

Likely Increase in Milk Prices Reported

A government plan discussed by Sir Kelly to manage winter milk supplies suggests a price rise for dairy products. The Lewin Native Association notes a comprehensive Milk Board report, aiming to address pricing expeditiously and minimize disruption.

Bydney Lewin Kelly

Government buses to run without conductors in Sydney

Sydney declared country buses no longer require conductors, with exemptions for Calintey districts. Minister for Transport Mr O Sullivan said conductors were not part of the award on government buses and that the rule would be enforced in Sydney and Newcastle.

Sydney Calintey Transpore Mir O’sullvan O'Sullivan Newcastle

Train men to continue strike in Brisbane

In Brisbane Turcany reports the Industrial Court order restraining a one day meeting was ignored as train men vote to continue their strike policy. The meeting decided they would fines be paid voluntarily by any man who refuses to comply.

Brisbane Turcany Sway

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