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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 12, 1949

Page

2

Exposition of Dancing in English Schools at 2CA Theatrette

A Saturday night dance recital by Misses Kay and Jill Breete-smith and others under Women's Voluntary Services showcased ballet teaching in English schools. The program featured pieces like To a Rose and Longbird with vocal solos, highlighting mime, movement, and integration of the arts. Proceeds support the Food for Britain Appeal.

Kay Jill Breete-simith 2Ca ‘Theatrette Women's Voluntary Services Royal Academy of Dancing Tt Ia London Wight of Downataira Mule McDowell Food For Britain

Musica Viva Quintet To Perform At Albert Hall Tonight

The Musica Viva Quintet arrives for a Canberra concert at the Albert Hall. Members include Robert Pikler Edward Cockman Richard Goldner Thes Salzman Maureen Jones. The non-profit Musica Viva Society promotes chamber music across the Commonwealth and to foster young talent. The program features Haydn The Lark Brahms Piano Trio in B major and Beethoven String Trio Berlenade plus works by modern composers. The Canberra Musical Society arranged the concert.

Mules Viva Lsydecy Net Soncere Teaignt The Albert Hall Ensemble I Robert Pikler Edlward Cockman Richard Goldner Thes. Salzman Maureen Jones Musica Viva Society Commonwealth Canberra Ite Haydn Brahms Beethoven l Canberra Musical Society

Slightly higher price for wheat under devaluation

Melbourne reports the International Wheat Agreement driven price rise with C J Perrott noting rains in Victoria South Australia and Western Australia may return 90 to 100 million to wheat growers from this year's crop. He said a total crop around 185 million bushels is likely with 168 million to be delivered to the Board, about the same as last year.

Melbourne Austraan Wheat Board C. J. Perrott Victoria South Australia Weattrn Australia Perrott

Air Court of Inquiry to probe Guildford crash inquest

A Air Court of Inquiry was appointed yesterday to determine the cause of the Guildford air crash on July 2. Mr Justice Woolf will preside, with Captain F Cooper and D B Hudson as assessors.

Guildford Jusce Woolf F. Cooper Airlines D. B. Hudson

Boxing Board Proposal Marks Sydney Boxing Inquiry

The Boxing Investigation Committee at its first meeting decided to study setting up a Boxing Control Board or similar measures. It will seek views from Sydney Leichhardt Newcastle Stadiums referees sporting editors and others. The secretary said expert medical testimony and written submissions are invited to inform the inquiry.

Sydney Turaday Boxing Investigation Committee Boxing Control Board Leichhardt Newcastle Chet Mr. Matthews Une-Secretaryretary

Sydney Wool Sales Firm As Market Stays Strong

Sydney wool sales on Tuesday remained firm with keen competition across all descriptions. Readings showed prices holding steady from the previous day as greasy merino fleece with a described quality range fetched solid values.

Sydney

Estonians Flee From Russians Reach Western Shores

Refugee ships follow the Victory carrying 335 Estonian refugees from Sweden to Cork en route to Halifax. One refugee says thousands flee the Russian menace toward Western countries while Sweden is deemed too near Russia for safety.

London Crat Victory Sweden Cork Halifax Russia

Sharkey to Be Sentenced for Communist Party Secretary

The court will sentence Laurance Lous Sharkey, General Secretary of the Communist Party, after his June 20 conviction for uttering serious words. His appeal to the High Court was admitted last Friday.

Poliomyelitis Outbreak Declines With 637 Cases This Year

Three poliomyelitis cases, all female, were reported to the Heath today, bringing the year total to 637. Dr. G. F. Cole, chairman of the Health Commission, said figures show a decline in the past two weeks.

Melbourne Heaith Commission G. F. Cole

Standard Price For Car Batteries In Sydney

Prices Minister Finnan announced cuts effective November 1 reducing automotive battery prices in Sydney. Several brands will sell at the same retail price, with many showing substantial reductions. An example battery for American cars drops from 4 pounds 19 shillings 5 pence to 4 pounds 0 shillings 6 pence. The reductions follow an inquiry by the Acting Prices Commissioner into cost of manufacture and distribution. Panel beating and finishing by H. Drie.

Sydney Mtr. Finnan Finnan Bellemore

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