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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Apr 17, 1940

Page

2

Fragmented At The Albert Hall Stage of Frag menta

At the Albert Hall tonight the three act comedy Frag menta presents life in the A F with humorous scenes. Highlights include the Camel Corps, Battalion Band, Arab girls dance and a bombardment. Fred Brian and George Shaw star. Joan Bale plays Maurie. Tickets cost 2s 2d and reservations are through local agents after 6 pm.

Albert Hall Camel Corps Bill Fred Brian George Shaw Joan Bale Maurie

Hospital Auxiliary Musical Afternoon at Lrassey House

The Lounge and dining room were decorated for a Hospital Auxiliary musical afternoon honoring the Hospital Queen. Mrs Peters and Murray Miss May sang with violin obligato. Mrs Crattan played. Canon Sherris performed songs. Mrs Rain spoke on London. A posy by Mrs Lane Poole was given to Sister Tait. Auxiliary members plan lavender bag bags at Mrs Peters residence Thursday afternoon.

Lrassey House Mesdames Peters Murray Rain London Lane Poole Sister Tait Frassey House Mesdames Hunt Welsh

Mannequin Parade Raises Funds for Lady Gowrie War Fund

An Albert Hall display in Canberra showcased Autumn and Winter fashion by J. By Young Pry. Ltd under the patronage of Her Excellency Lady Gowrie. The event drew a splended turnout and will fund the Lady Gowrie War Fund appeal.

I Weves Canberra Albert Hall Ty J Young Pry. Ltd Lady Gowrie Gowrie Mitchell Mengies Miss Ferguson I. Price T. Turner Precegieuls Teamvenes Lady Clemens Messrs Eterling Bateerville Alexander Funes Calthoryn Widger Castieau Moni Per Augella Manne Quire W. Sharpe Wales Grant J B. Young Str al Kingston J. B. Young

Canberra social rounds fill week with dances and events

A string of Canberra social events starts with a crony whist night at Anglie Hall and a home nursing class at Canberra Community Hospital. The High Commissioner and Lady Whiskard return from Sydney, and Queen of Sport fundraiser dances draw crowds at Royal Canberra Golf Club and Hotel Civic. Miss Nora Smith departs for Port Moresby, and Miss Lorna Francia advances a wedding as várias dances, fairs, and hospital fundraisers continue through the week.

Sydney United Kingdom Lady Whiskard Canberra Sir Geoffrey Hotel Australia Royal Canberra Golf Club Joan Bale Pogeon

Shin health promise for clearer skin from Inno booklet

Advert shows London based remedy for complexion issues with a cleansing product and nightly VITAL ISER treatment. Claims improved skin clarity and mate-approved look throughout the day. Endorsed by the British Medical Profession and marketed with the Inno booklet Promise of Lovell natn.

Lovell

Y W C A Notes International Club Activities

The Y W C A outlines the International Club program for next Sunday due to an Albert Hall concert and notes open access for men and women. Future meetings include a Europe trip talk by Mr Dick Haywood and a monthly International Affairs Discussion Group starting May 56 with a 5 shilling course fee.

International Club The Albert Hall Dick Haywood Europe Y.W.C.A Mia Fitzhardinge

Finnish Relief Appeal and W C A Classes

The World Fellowship Committee seeks clothes for the Finnish Relief Appeal with drop‑offs at the W C A. The organization invites women and girls to join gymnastics folk dancing fencing and related activities with separate classes for married women business girls and schoolgirls. Mrs Payne conducts a poker work class at the W C A each Friday at 2 30 p m and invites interested people.

World Fellowship Committee Parcela W.C.A Payne

Regimental Red Lipstick Sets Kingston Demonstration

Misa Pamela Beauchamp demonstrates Regimental Red Rouge at Davies Pharmacy Kingston this week. The vibrant lipstick, praised for matching every fashion colour, is promoted as the season’s lip sensation with limited availability.

Helena Rubinxtein Misa Pamela Beauchamp Davies’ Pharmacy Kingston

Victoria League seeks Canberra relatives of 2nd AIF members

The Victoria League asks Canberra residents with relatives in the 2nd AIF to contact Mrs. R. J. Tilyard or acting secretary Mrs. J. F. Murphy about comfort hostels abroad for soldiers. The league lacks a Defence Department roster and urges families to assist by reaching out. A bogus health tonic ad follows, touting HEENZO as a cure-all.

Victoria League Canberra R. J. Tilyard J. F. Murphy League

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