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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 23, 1941
Page
2
A lively scene unfolds as a party atmosphere takes over a venue with music and festive mood. The narrator hints at flirtatious energy, bold horn sounds, and a playful sense of anticipation for the dance and social buzz.
Canberra juvenile Eisteddfod to be held at Albert Hall on May 2. Canberra Service Club rosters and new trustees noted. Hotel Canberra hosts visitors and social events including Kingston Tennis Club dance and youth activities at YWCA. Multiple community groups report weddings, dances, choirs, and charity events at Hotel Canberra, Hotel Kingston, and Parliament House.
Thousands of women avoid winter hand pain by using Charmowan liquid cream. The product claims to protect hands from torment and dryness during cold seasons.
An early 20th century advertisement lists Charmosan hand lotion with mentions of Nowestheky 22 and large bottle sizes. It references availability in chemists drapers and stores including chain stores.
An ad-style blurb promotes using Charnomn cold cream for the throat neck and chest. It promises visible results and regular attention for a lighter, improved appearance. However the wording is garbled and repeats facial focus and neck care.
An old advertisement notes Charmosan cold cream and Boudoir jart 26 tubes. It mentions bold branding by chemists drapers and stores and indicts chain stores.
A Friday event hosted by the 2CA Women s Folie Club at Albert Hall featured a large attendance at a fortnightly dance. Notable attendees included Mr and Mrs J Gilmore, several local residents, and many club members with extensive listings of names in attendance.
In Northern France air action reported as RAF forces shooting down a night bomber over a military aerodrome. Details on unit roles or exact location are not provided.
The Acton Football Club hosted the season’s first dance at Rovel Crete last Friday. More than 50 couples enjoyed the evening with music by Johnny Jonca and his band. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Watson and numerous local residents.
A vintage ad promotes Heenzo as a chest nose and throat remedy. It asserts three special uses for internal use against coughs colds croup bronchitis and flu and as a naval antiseptic for catarrh and head cold. The ad notes one shilling bottle plus sweetened water yields a pint, emphasizing savings.
Publisher Christopher John claims printing the edition for the Federal Capital Press of Australis Ltd at its Braddon office on Mort Street.
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