Canberra notices and club meetings highlight May events
Readable items report Canberran clubs and societies planning activities for May. The Can- Ballet Club schedules a June 3 concert at Albert Hall with Joanna Bowers as secretary and G. presiding. The Bach Circle forms a temporary group with Dr B Rider attending and aims to attract 30 members by June 4. Various youth and community groups announce fundraisers, film nights, Red Cross drives, and poetry circle gatherings across Canberra and districts.
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Iphine Allen
Royal Ballet
London
Can- Ballet Club
the Albert Hall
Posse Joanna Bowers
G. Presightecretary
Ovis
Bach Circle
B. Rider
Canberra
Eesparker
Bach Gree
Beirk
Pam
N. H. Blind
Lawley House
TAFE
Act
Spasfie Centre
Margaret Howe
Griffith
Valerie. Kelleher
Deakin
Lorraine = McDonald
Turner
Entranta
Mosman
Eink Drapery
Turner P. & C
Filas
Turner Infants’ Free School Parents and Citizens’ Association
Department of Information
Queensland
Belgium
RED Cross
Forrest
Griffiths
Criffith
Yarratumia
Red Cross Medical Loan Service
RSL
Major McGrath
Australian War Memorial
Idante Alighteri
Dante Ali
Dr Murray to Be Re appointed Treasurer of Board
In a formal session the board discusses re appointing Dr Murray to serve as treasurer for a new term extending until December. The agreement notes his prior service and expected duties overseeing finances.
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Murray
Ares
Extra Police To Control Concert Traffic
Extra police have been assigned to manage traffic and crowds at the farewell concert of the Horrie Dargle Quintet at the Albert Hall tomorrow night. Two shows will be held in one evening due to high demand with police on hand during the show changeover.
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Horrie Dargle
Albert Hall
Julie Andrews Marries in Surrey Churchyard Ceremony
Thousands crowded into a Surrey churchyard yesterday to witness the marriage of actress Julie Andrews to Tony Walton. The Daily Mail called it the biggest show business wedding in England this year, contrasting with a quiet country ceremony.
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Julie Andrews
London
A.p.reuter
Surrey
The
Daily Mail
Tony Walton
England
Dear Sir Madam Presents Stainless Steel Cutlery Line
A promotional note touts Laurids Lon Copen Cope Brower as a world class manufacturer of giftware and stainless steel cutlery. It highlights wide selections and new stainless steel designs, urging customers to inspect and buy the best knives and forks available at reasonable prices.
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Laurids
Lon Copen- Cope Brower
Prbchea
Lauffer Design
Midget Wins £12 000 Lottery in Sydney
Stan Wilson a 45 year old midget from Westmead won the £12 000 lottery. The telephone technician at P M G Sydenham shops held two tickets and was nicknamed king of Tonga after a South Seas cruise. He described the Tonga tour as the greatest event of his life.
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Sydney
Stan Wilson
Jessie Street
Westmead
P.M.G
Sydenham
Wilson
Tonga
King of
Renu
South Seas
Ison
Locust Plague Strikes Jordan Amidst Insect Infestation
Jordan faces its largest locust plague in 20 years with up to 350000 acres affected. Officials report widespread damage as volunteer groups organize to drive off the insects and protect crops.
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Jordan
Amman
P.reuter
Three Killed In Auster Crash
London reports three people killed in a crash involving an Auster aircraft near a mall. The incident occurred yesterday as responders worked at the scene and authorities began inquiries into cause and survivors.
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London
A.aiwman
Couple Who Met On Ship Wed In Reid Church
A couple who met during a voyage from England years ago were married at Reid Methodist Church. Tony Rushworth and Margaret Canavan, now Mrs. Rushworth, had a reception at Hotel Ainslie Rex with more than 80 guests. The bride, attended by Mrs. J Rooks and Miss P Wyeth, wore satin and guipure lace with a red ensemble for the departure. They plan a honeymoon in Queensland and a new home at Hunters Hill.
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England
Reid Methodist
Tony Rushworth
H. Cox
Rushworth
Margaret Canavan
Hind
Australia
T J. Cannin
Braddon
J. Rushworth
Manchester
J. Rooks
Seymour
Victoria
Turner Primary School
P. Wyeth
Sydney
Ea Minickenson
Queensland
Hunters Hill
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Switzerland
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British West Indies
League
Victoria League of Canberra
Ian Bell
U.K
G. D. Tredinnick
Leite
Reid
Ron Gowan
Lemedala
Romarize
Cox Bros
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Kennedy Street
Kingston
Arnott
Jatz Biscuits
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