Canberra Community Notes on Events and Societies
A lengthy Canberra page lists social events, dances, tennis and chess clubs, and public functions. Highlights include Victory Day preparations, a National Council of Women postwar publication revival discussion, a Philippine ties report, a Lady Gowers Services gathering, and Empire Day Ball plans at Albert Hall. Also noted are Canberra chess and tennis entries, a Fireside Dance, and a prize presentation for the 1945 chess championship winner W J Garnett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caraa
Centerra
Albert Hall
Psgple
Canberra
Duchean
Glouvestey
S. Committee
Cjgm.a
Canberra Diary Notes Visitors and Departures in Canberra
Accompanied by her daughters Diana Annette and Mosna Mrs M Fielding Jones of Sydney is visiting Canberra for a few days. Others include Mrs Finding sone waging a mine Mr Don Rodgers confidential PM secretary back from five weeks tour with Mr Chifley and Miss Joan Andrews with friend Mina Louise Mabe from Newcastle. Nancy Minter and Mia Andrews attended a supper party. Mrs F Watson guest of honour at Victoria Lasque meeting. Dr Robertson staying with mother Mrs H R Water mas. Two visitors at Hotel Wellington Mrs Malosay and Miss Ryai from Brianne. Mrs K Gordon of the National Fitness Council returned after a short sojourn in Britain. Victoria La Sere meeting attended by Mrs Micholaon and Mina Ryne. Farewell luncheon for Mr Keith Officer by Dutch Legation. George Knowles to South Africa. Mrs Ethel Walsh leaving for Sydney. Infantile paralysis discussion with Mrs Florence Johnson. Returning to Sydney after months in Canberra. Sir Gapses Knowiad to South Africa. Mr Abercrombie Auditor General and Mr L S Jackson Taxation Commissioner entertained by departmental officers led by Public Service Commissioner Thorpe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diana
Annette
Mosna
M. Fielding Jones
Sydney
Canberre
Finding Sone
Don
Rodgers
Had
Canberra
Chif
Mra CO
Andrews
Joan
Jervis
Mina Louise Mabe
Newcastle
Risa Nancy Minter
Mia Andrews
Mis
Gapres Knowiad
South Africa
Abstcrombie
L. 8. Jackson
Wet Verday
F. ‘Thorpe
G. McFaclane
Treasry
J. A. Carrodus
City Ladies Bowling Club Championship Victory
Mrs Mom won the City Ladies Bowling Club championship for a second consecutive year defeating Mrs Gheothem. In the final of consistency Mrs Boekénstein beat Mrs Horrenson 131 to 89, with a possible repeat success next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra. Mom
Ara Mase Wi
Mra. Moaz
Mra. Gheothem
Boekénstein
Horrenson
Fragmentary Note Mentions Creme Okermaar Wade and Charmionan
The text appears garbled with names like Creme Okermaar Wade and Charmionan. It references a jacket and a person wearing it, but most lines are incomplete and nonsensical.
Creme Charmosan Aig jae 94 and Tuber 1 order confusion
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Creme Charmosan Aig and Tuber 1 orders with unclear details. Mentions a site bottle and small items, plus references to pleasant turns and Charmin, Jotlon, and Be eterpretions. No distinct events or persons clearly identifiable.
Dignitary Canberra Wedding Details in Ceremony Report
The report covers the wedding of Patrisia Mary, eldest daughter of Mr. and Sen. W. B. Thompson, to Br. John Denia Murphy at St Christopher's Church Canberra. Relatives including Mrs Batty Thorpadn Mina Panny Barron and Pauline Thorapeon attended. A breakfast wedding cake was crafted by Brand, aunt of the bride, with the couple traveling to Katoomba after. Monsignor Haydon presided and Allen Fraser P married the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Christopher's Church
Canberra
RL Mav
Ramigoor Staydon
Patrisia Mary
Eldvai
Sen
W. B. Thompson
Can Ivira
John Denia Murphy
A. Murphy
Kureabs Point
Seanay
W. FE 2
Margubra
Tha Brida
Bridaamuda
Ther Wien
Batty ‘Thorpadn
Bide
Mina Panny Barron
Monsignor Haydon
Allen Fraser
Brand
Sra
Murphy
Roney
Katoomba
Griffiths Booth Nuptials At St Johns Canberra
At St Johns Church Canberra on Saturday April 30 Aubrey Eilon second daughter of Mr and Mrs R Boat Canberra wed ArioM, assisted by Ven Archdeacon Robertson. The bride wore white gown with floral coronets and carried white chrysanthemums and roses. Bridesmaids Miss Betty Booth and Miss Grimtthe wore tule veils with pink and lemon trim. Groom attended by cousin Kevin Booth and J Grimthe. Reception at Masonic Hall. mother of the bride and mother of the groom hosted guests. The couple planned a short honeymoon aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burton
Coronat
Ornge
Miasen
Betty Booth
Lol Grimtthe
Kevin Booth
J. Grimthe
Ube Masonic Hall
Niack
Victory medals for Camber school children planned for June 10
Children in Camber will receive Victory medals on June 10 as part of a parade of armed forces and veterans in the ACT. An all school carnival was proposed but would only appeal to a small portion of pupils. About 3,000 children were to be awarded medals, with distribution likely on the Sunday before Victory Day. Meanwhile Empire Day events proceed with a visit to the Capitol Theatre Manuka to view films on India.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camber
Tram
Wan Diacardaé
Capitol Theatre
Manuka
Lima
India
YWCA Schoolgirls Camp Experience Shared By Attendees
Forty one girls from YWCA clubs and classes attended a Canberra bound camp at Berrima. In charge were Miss Fair and Mr Loudon with activities from May 20 to May 22 including camp songs and a night concert. The trip fostered friendship and unity among campers and clubs, with plans to renew the gathering next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TWCA
Wack
Camp Et Berrima
Migsex Fair
Loudon
Canberra
Also Mentioned on This Page
Saveice
J & Young Pty
Kingston and Civic Centre
Fey
Ier
Wth
Bepuey
Av la Rade
Wheat and
Xivey Energy Witt
Beck Pacis Vita
Walter Burlay
3CA
Mall
Salon Oe A
Eningered
National Council of Women
Unters Radiemal Council of Women
AT Council
Gewmon
Eet
Food For
Britain
Mir, de Cicelo
Compat Hom
Miah Bportatore
Albert Fall
Vietoeia
Vietneia
Hott Canberra
Pranant
Ite
Watson
Sydney League
Nichols
Hoapitelity Committee
Inglis Moore
Canberra University College
Usst Apaalier
Apie
Philippines
Tannin Tournamnt
Logey
AaBo- Hatton
Ebirth
Jue
John
Masonic Hall
Lawlor
Sha Ih
Chess Club
Canderra Chess Club
Ciub
Chayostatahip
W. 3
Garnett
F. Watson
Frederick Watson
Gungahlin
Ter
W. G. Hankinson
National Circuit
Modrest
K. Gordon
National ‘Fitness Council
Brit
Victoria la Sere Mra
Micholaon
New South Wales Francs
Victorian League
Mina See Cu Ryne
Keith Officer
Baron
Baronnees van Adrmén
Netharlands
Ethel Walsh
Gai Musica Cireles
There Walden
Marowra Bay
Plorsnce Johnson
Hale Canberra
Johnson
Prince Henry Hospital
Elvan
Y.W.C.A. Schoolgirls
Tha
Feue
J. B. Young Pty, Ltd
Oure
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