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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 04, 1946
Page
2
Members of the tournament committee for the twelfth annual open championship in Canberra plan three days of matches at Manuka and other clubs. The draw lists numerous pairings and early rounds across Grraith Flinders Barton and Forrest courts, with many matches scheduled from 6.45 am onward.
The Canberra women and University teams were selected for a local carnival with matchups listed for Saturday and Monday. Captains include J Edwards and B Kappler among Canberra selections. squads feature multiple players across Canberra, Mt Goughwin, Oberra, and W.C.A. tunics with white blouses to be worn.
New York report states that Australia was elevated to one of the United Nations Economic and Social Council’s eight commissions including economic employment human rights and status of women. The brief item notes Australia’s inclusion among the council’s specialized panels and signals international oversight of national policy areas.
CEMA showcased Margot Milner performing Beethoven and Schubert sonatas at Alert Hall on a weekday lunch hour. Robert Parker opened with remarks on emotional contrasts between the works, noting Milner’s controlled technique and moments of turbulence, while praising accessible programming for working audiences and suggesting alternate, more accessible performances.
A seven member syndicate from Gunnedah won Tattersall's £10,000 prize. The ticket was bought under the syndicate name by Bruce Beatt, who left the ALF seven months ago after five years’ service. The winners are all neighbours.
The coroner Lt Colonel J T Goodwin returned a verdict of death from general debility aggravated by kidney trouble and lung disease in the inquest yesterday on Laurie Harcourt Thornton a widower of Causeway aged 60. He was found dead in a shed at Causeway on September 25.
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