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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 16, 1941
Page
3
An advertisement touts HEENZO as a concentrated remedy to be mixed with water to make a pint of relief for coughs catarrh croup bronchitis sore throats and influenza. It promises noticeable improvement with the first dose and notes it is sold by pharmacies and stores.
Italy delivered a new note to the United States in Washington today over the seizure of Italian ships. It is the third note presented to the State Department since the ships, including German and Danish vessels, were seized into protective custody two weeks ago.
Easter services at St John’s Church of England attracted large congregations with about 1000 communicants. The Auxiliary and Methodist Ladies plan a jumble sale and a Catholic Ball is promoted at Causeway Hall. Debutantes to be presented at the Centenary Ball on May 9 with church leaders presiding. The RMAC cabaret ball at Duntroon on May 0 raises funds for war causes with Lachér’s orchestra.
Thousands of women stand protected from winter hand soreness by Charmosan liquid cream hand lotion. The product promises relief from chapped dry skin and a comfortable, smooth finish during cold months.
A vintage advertisement markets Charmosan hand lotion as non greasy with a big bottle priced at 2 shillings and 1½ pence. It notes availability at chemists drapers and stores including chain stores.
An advertisement urges readers to apply Charmesan to the throat neck and chest for a visible improvement. It emphasizes regular attention to these areas and promises a lovely result with Charmetag usage.
Boudoir fare on February 6 with tubes available one per customer. Sold by all chemists drapers and store chains.
The Rev. C. E. Turnbull, former Presbyterian Minister at Canberra, will spend the week end there and preach at St Andrew's Forrest on Sunday morning and at Braddon in the evening. On Monday evening an event at Braddon Hall will tender Mr Turnbull.
The Red Cross exhibition at the Sydney showground draws crowds as volunteers demonstrate bandaging arch care and wool pinning for mine sweeps. Deputy Assistant Commissioner Beau Burdette reports vast supply needs and praise from sick and recovering personnel. Australian and English women in Malaya assist with excursions and distribution of comfort supplies aboard a battle cruiser and Flinders Naval Hospital project.
YWCA notes urge 10:30 a.m. clothing packing Thursday for bombing victims in England and invite women to donate warm garments at Civic Centre. Also lists a 8 p.m. whist, a Causeway Dance next Monday, pottery class, hockey and basketball meetings, and forthcoming board and committee gatherings at the YWCA.
At a premiers conference in Canberra the issue of access to state officials for the Manpower Resources Inquiry was debated for under five minutes. Prime Minister Fadden released a statement backing the plan for the inquiry to obtain required information from state leaders, while NSW critics argued the government hampered the committee.
Farmers may claim rebates after the July first price cut on superphosphate. The reduction also covers mixed fertilisers with superphosphate, with rebates proportional to the phosphate content.
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