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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 02, 1941
Page
4
The Prime Minister stated in the House that he had referred a matter to the Contracts Board amid questions from Mr. U.A.P. about reofficers and an effective check on work. The exchange centered on annexes and possible remedies in the contract process.
London scenes of gas defense drills followed Home Secretary guidance urging readiness for a gas attack. In Kingalow-on-Thames and the main shopping area residents faced tear gas releases and promptly donned masks while wardens provided guidance.
Canberra clubs and schools host dances and social events across the week. The Royal Military College and RAAF groups plan dances at Duntroon and Kingston while the Vic toria League holds a drill hall dance. Notables attend Hotel Canberra gatherings as Catholic Ball and parish bazaar organizers prepare for late April and a school library fund picture night.
A Saturday function at Braddon Presbyterian Hall by the Guild with Junior Fellowships raised over £1 for Guild funds.
The Greek Day Appeal in Canberra nears a target of about £500 as donations stay open for a few more days. The button drive is reported as our most successful yet with £195 credited to date from volunteers and participating groups including the Royal Canberra Golf Club and Fyshwick Public School sewing circle.
Acting Prime Minister Mr Faden informed Sir Charles Marr that parliament could not discuss the King George V memorial due to more pressing matters. Marr protested the memorial’s location as it conflicts with the Canberra city plan and opposes completion at the present site.
An ad extols attractive hands as a social signal and suggests a man will seek acquaintance if hands appear well kept. It promotes Charmogan liquid cream hand lotion to remove redness roughness dryness cracking and blotchiness to leave hands clear soft and attractive.
Charmosan hand lotion offered in large and small bottles with tax included. Described as non sticky and non greasy. Sold everywhere by chewists, drapers, stores, including chain stores.
A reader describes using Charmdésdan cow cream for a nightly facial cleansing, claiming it removes the face’s dust and grime from the day and leaves the skin fresh and clean. The note emphasizes completing the three minute treatment before bed.
Advertisement notes Charmosan cold cream 1/1 and 2/6, Boudoir jare 2/6, Tubes 1/1 including sales tax, available everywhere by chem lets, drapers and stores. Including Chain Sores.
Y W C A notes say hockey teams must notify the general secretary by Saturday about playing this season and return any association tunics this week. The next players meeting is Thursday April 17 at 7 p.m. Officers will be elected, vacancies exist, and new players are welcome.
The Royal Military College hosts a Saturday gymkhana in military style for the Canberra Voluntary Aid Detachment. Highlights include a polo ball race, inter‑company wrestling on horseback, a four legged race with a drink break, Anni Laurie whistle, and the Kadir Cup leading to a final jod race. Programmes cost 1d with voluntary aid detachment serving afternoon tea.
Piles caused by blood congestion respond to internal remedies not salves. Dr. Leonhardt's V. Bress tablet relieves this congestion and eases pain. Vaculoid from Las River offers quick safe lasting relief to thousands of sufferers with a money back guarantee. Clinton-Witjeme Pip Ltd Sydney markets Vacu.
A muddled list shows multiple stations 2FC 3AR with a long day’s line up of services news music talks and dramas across hours from morning to night plus regional notices and specials.
Twenty boys rode to Hall for a bike trip and set up archery with mixed results as targets wobbled. Bruce Weatherstone's team won the contest while the secretary sent photos to families of service members overseas. YMCA gym classes and Thursday sessions remain popular with workouts and athletics.
A vintage style advertisement urges readers to treat grease and blemishes with Compona Milk and Vital Isser. It promises clearer complexion and asks readers to request a booklet about skin health from a British medical professional sponsor.
An advertisement promotes Heenzo a chest nose and throat remedy from B R Roberts M P Civil Centre Canberra. It claims three uses internal for coughs colds croup bronchitis and flu antiseptic for nasal catarrh and head colds gargling for sore smokers throats and states a two shilling bottle makes one pint when sweetened water is added. It frames the product as a money saver and urges purchase.
Sectional draw for ladies doubles to raise Red Cross funds is listed with partner pairings for sections 1 through 4 at the Tennis Association courts in Manukh. Play starts at 9 a.m. with multiple Mrs and Miss players named for each pairing.
An open discussion group forms to explore the Human Pro blema in a Changing Society. It invites all interested individuals to join as they meet weekly for 12 sessions to examine the issues individuals face in a rapidly changing world.
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