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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 10, 1940
Page
2
Guests at the Hotel Civic during the week include Mr. and Mrs. Mc Intyre and child from Geelong, Miss Joan Price of Geelong, Mr. M. Fris tram and E. Smith from Sydney, Mr. A. Harris from Sydney, Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Thomas of Or boat, Mr. J. J. Boyer of Sydney, Mr. J Longhurst from Melbourne, Mr. P. Fawcett from Sydney, and Mr. and Mrs. Townsend of Adelaide plus Mr. and Mrs. McAuley from Sydney.
A substantial sum was raised for the Queen of Commerce at a Civic Centre fair on Friday evening. Chocolate wheels drew in the meat money and winners chose a fat duck instead of chocolate boxes. The Revellers' Club organised a successful dance at the Albert Hall.
Community notices list multiple events to support Peggy McLean for Miss Queen of Commerce. Events include scavenger hunt, movie ball at Captain's Flat, Highland Society Dance, Tharwa Hall dance, picture night at Ul featuring Our Fighting Navy, Biaf Dance at Hotel Civic, Revellers dance at Yous, Masquerade Carnival at Kinston, and a St Pauls Church Hall whist night with prizes. A sale of goods at St Pauls Hall is noted, plus Old Grammarians' Association cance at Hotel Civic for ice cream fund. Mrs Leo O'Shea arrives in Canberra with husband Belconnen home, formerly Miss Pat Wallace of Frankston. Mr Peter Wallace served as Southwalk Borough Councillor 15 years.
The St Christopher’s Younger Set plans the first dance of the season at the 2CA theatrette on Friday night with invitations extended to the unfamiliar attendees.
Canberra social rounds report a busy schedule with dances at Hotel Kingston to fund Queen of Sport, a Commencement Ball, and multiple visiting guests from Sydney Bathurst and Melbourne. University College magazine Prometheus due April 1 9 with new cover design. Kingston Tennis Club and local fundraising events are noted along with hospital aid drives.
The wedding of Gloria Thurbon to the eldest son of Reid residents was held at St John the Baptist Church Canberra. A procession of Thurbon and related families appeared in formal attire with bridesmaids in fuchsia blue and guests including the Archdeacon and Mrs Robertson and many local notables. The reception followed with guests listed among Canberra society circles.
The Royal Canberra Golf club hosts a field event on a Thursday with Thursday players forming foursomes. Partners who wish to be drawn must ring in by Thursday morning.
The World Fellowship Committee arranged clothing parcels for Finnish relief and set up study groups for the International Club. Details cover meetings, committees, and new physical education classes by Miss Lorna McConchie, plus library additions, hockey vacancies, spinning lessons, and a community dinner plan with a garden fair appeal for cake donations.
An advertisement touts Heenzo as a fast acting cough remedy for coughs colds and throat issues. It claims broad use for adults and children and emphasizes saving money with a single pint bottle. It directs readers to pay nothing to obtain from local chemists or stores.
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