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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Apr 03, 1940

Page

3

Revellers' Club Events Aiding Posey McLean Queen Contest

Community notices feature The Revellers' Club raising funds for Miss Posey McLean at The Albert Hall with activities at Braddon Hall and Brassey House. High Commissioner of Canada hosts an At Home at Red Hill while Guild reviews travel talk and upcoming flag bridge night.

The Revellers’ Club Posey McLean Albert Hall W. H. B. Dickson Canberra Times Hill Peters Forrest Jolly Braddon Ciaion Sister Talt Vautin Brassey House Hich Canada C. J. Burchell Red Hill Ysterday Mrs. Burchell Australia United Om Lady Whickard Tod Mes Seaton St. John's Ladies Melbourne Guild Pat Hewron Brackenitz Braddon Hall Funda

Canberra Alpine Club to discuss clubhouse and skiing season

The Canberra Alpine Club will hold its annual meeting tonight at the Civic Centre Allard Way and Hardy rooms to discuss clubhouse management at MS Franklin and preparations for the coming skiing season. Topics include ACT's new National Ski Council status and entry into Australian championships at Mt Buller and plans for a clubhouse telephone.

MS Franklin

Promise of Lovell Facial Cream Adverts

An old advertisement promotes Innaca Cream for facial care claiming it smooths wrinkles and improves complexion. It urges nightly application and suggests asking for the Innaca booklet while asserting endorsements from the British Medical Association. The notice signs with G. R. Roberts MP and a Tivic Centre address.

Lovell

Milk Board under fire over rationing and supply

Sydney and the Milk Board faced sharp charges in the Legislative Assembly as Leader of the Opposition Mr. McKell demanded an immediate inquiry into the Milk Board. He claimed chronic incompetence and harsh metropolitan milk rationing, noting a 10 to 20 percent supply cut impacting dependents on milk as a staple.

Sydney Milk Board Legislative Assembly McKell Newcastle

Postmaster General discusses BBC news rebroadcast with ABC

The Postmaster General Mr Thorby met Australian Associated Press representatives to review arrangements for re broadcasting BBC News by ABC. He noted disagreements, promised a detailed file review, and planned a conference to seek a better international service for Istenera, amid dissatisfaction over a restricted BBC news broadcast of about ten minutes.

Sydney Thorby Australian Associated Press British Broadcasting Commission Australian Broadcasting Commission A.A.P A.B.C Istenera B.B.C Lia- Lenera

Murder Inquiry and Divorce Threat Highlight Coroner Court

In the Coroner's Court a widow testified that Robert Hepburn demanded £60 to drop divorce proceedings against her husband Arthur Charles Lampshire, who died from a March 2 bullet wound. Hepburn, charged with murder, reportedly pressured the couple as Mrs Lampshire described the extortion and denial of her husband’s involvement.

Sydney Arthur Charles Lampshire Lampshire Jannall Robert Hepburn Murrler Isabella Lampshire Hepburn Cgue

Byrd Reports Uncharted Lands in Antarctic Trek

Rear-Admiral Byrd arrives aboard the Bear of Oakland en route to the U S from Antarctica. He notes uncharted lands including bare earth and snowless mountains and suggests some regions thought to be islands are part of the mainland.

Punta Arenas Chile Byrd Oakland United States Antarctic Sir Hubert Wilkins

State Lottery Drawn with Major Prizes Named

State lottery No 670 drawn today with prizes announced. First prize 38844 "Double Luck" syndicate C McInnes Boonpara Whitton. Second prize 13154 "Winding Up" syndicate A Cook 1 Royal Street New Lambton. Third prize 54888 "Birds Eye" A E McAndrew Ward 7 State Hospital. Fourth prize 46667 "At Last" syndicate Misa Hancock G P O Sydney. Lottery No 71 to be drawn Friday morning.

Sydney C. McInnes Boonpara Whitton A. Cook Royal, Street New Lambton A. E. McAndrew Ward State Hospital Misa Hancock

Trade Restrictions Strain Relations With Australia

Washington notes new Australian trade limits amid global war disruption. U.S. exports to Australia seen dropping about two percent with a further ten percent cut overall. January shipments rose to 3.45 million dollars from 0.65 million due to purchases of aircraft and munitions.

Washington Australia United States

Y W C A Notes on Classes and Appointments

Miss Lorna McConehie, linked to Melbourne University, joins Canberra Y W C A staff arriving late in the term. National Fitness Council funds her physical education work across the Capital Territory. Telopea Park School hosts two free classes weekly for working and household staff. A cooking class for married women and business girls runs Wednesdays. Committee meetings are scheduled Friday. Hockey begins this month and interested girls should notify the Assistant Secretary.

Lorna McConehie Craiuste Wutee Melbourne University Serelt Repre Leator Telopea Park School Yaw.c.a

Parliament in New Zealand mourns Mr. Savage

The Legislative Assembly passes a resolution of sorrow for the late Mr. Savage and will convey condolences to Prime Minister Mr. Fraser. Members stand in silence for two minutes as a mark of respect before proceeding with business.

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