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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 10, 1939
Page
2
Victoria League Young Contingent presents a Play Nicht at Broadcasting House on Saturday evening at eight o clock. Four one act plays will be performed with production led by Mrs Betty Woodger and Miss Joan Bale.
More than 600 people attend the Queanbeyan Catholic Ball at St Gregorys Hall on Monday. The hall is decorated with streamers and balloons. Debutants are presented to Bishop of Goulburn, Rev Gr McGuirey. Pagesons Orchestra provides the music.
Canberra social life centers on the Anniversary Ball for the Church of England at the hotel and a flurry of events. Mrs. Steele returns from Missouri. Mrs. Murphy runs Canberra Victoria League duties. Mrs Armstrong leads classes. and the Younger Set hosts a well attended dance with pianist W Higgs. Visitors from Tuttaw and Sydney attendings fill the week along with Musicians, guides, and women’s associations planningEmpire Day services and fundraisers for the Catholic Building Fund.
The YWCA notes a community dinner on May 1 with guest speakers from England and a charm school exhibition. Meetings include pottery clubs and council gatherings through May, with junior girls activities and a cake decorating class planned.
In Dublin Court today Ded Me Maaks awarded the full Likabit claimed against Mrs Freer and others totaling £31 10s for alleged damages. The case involved temporary prohibitions and questions over conduct, with counsel indicating further disclosure would involve high-level figures.
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