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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 10, 1955

Page

5

North Canberra Swimming Club Seeks Growth and Highlights

The North Canberra Swimming Club plans committees for new activities at Fontrolling Stub and Olympic Paul pools. The annual report notes 220 children received free swimming, 40 plus records fell, and Betty Bykes led standout performances in NSW and Australian titles. Finances show a strong donor base and 89 percent of spending directed to members.

Canberra J. Brophy Oue Cub Olympic Paul Zeontena Bere Walt Wirexsne Phsnen Tlt Fram Ely Carterra Pallos Jub Sna N.S W Tony Betty Bykes

Health becoming political hybrid says Mr Morton

Sydney Sunday broadcast quotes Mr Morton calling health a hybrid of state and federal policy. He blames taxation and funding structures for hospital strain and criticizes federal subsidies as damaging acute hospital care. He urges restored state sovereignty to shield hospitals and patients from federal influence.

Mr. Morton Sydney BH Morton N.sw Cohiil

Record Profit In Lilac Time

A 1956 Lilac Time feature notes profits amid civic costs. The piece mentions a £130,000 municipal outlay and local awards as part of the event’s financial backdrop, highlighting the economic impact alongside festival activities.

Beaupa Set For Valley And Melbourne Cups

Port Arthur rider W Cumer steered Beaupa to a Metrop win while Port Arthur finished fourth in the Melboune Cup segment. Minter cancelled a flight, returning to Newcastle after the race as officials flag concerns with track conditions and suspect a rehandicap for the Metropole event.

Metrop Tormras Melbourne Metropoli W. Cumer Port Arth Port Ape Camer

Nights Draw For Tennis Announced

The ACTA committee sets a Monday start for pennant division play with fourteen courts in use each night. Matches begin at 7:30 pm, lights out at 10 pm, and full ball usage allowed. Home teams determine third mixed set by coin toss. clubs may charge uniform court rates.

ACTA Graning Tom Clube

R A N College Course Offered By Visiting Navy Officer

A Royal Australian Navy officer will visit Canberra on October 18 to recruit students for a training program at Flinders Naval Department. Eligible applicants are 16 or older, have completed intermediate certificates, and may study for one to two years before transferring to Portsmouth College or Dartment College for technical training and eventual service through the RAN.

R.A.N Royal Australian Navy Canberra Maloney Achonla Ntiente Rat Lege Flinders Naval Dept Biudente Thallege Rma Dartmant College

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