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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 07, 1949
Page
6
A Canberra cultural night featured performances by the university and local groups. Highlights included a reception with Norma Cute and Florence Wibe, awards from the Young Contingent, and a child-focused Baby Show judged at a Masonic Hall event with proceeds supporting Food for Penitain.
YWCA notes cover stalls at a town fair in Cowber Bealy Roldera plans items for Tuesday September 12 at 19 10 hm Hope church area and a basket frantchen on Saturday at Apton. A spring Rasning tom shows on the 18th with various rehearsals. A recital is set for Monday September 13 in Lady Mopolywy Room by Lorna Cutts and Florence Mibberd with plans for a mentor conference and serving of tea. Alexandra Meads Quernsian referenced.
A local report outlines a Triplish Scholarship awarded in Canberra aimed at supporting a former regent to advance studies. The event featured a Presbyterian Women’s Guild fundraiser, a musical program, and a community gathering with notices of planned trials and regional tennis memories.
Canberra diary records a week of social gatherings and visits. Notable attendees include Mrs Wyse, Matron Shaw of Crown Street Hospital, and Dr Karl. The piece notes travel from Adelaide and Melbourne, upcoming lectures, theater talks, and a Victoria League contingent event in Canberra with various hosts and guests.
Keith Bennett trains at Sydney Stadium where a boxing bout was arranged involving Bennetts nephew and trainer C Fishin. The event followed advice from a Newbery coach and noted Bennett’s prior wins at Massey Agta in Catt ren, with details on opponents unclear.
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