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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 07, 1940

Page

2

Federal Golf Club elects retiring president as life member

At the annual Federal Golf Club meeting the retiring president T. M. Stansfield was elected life member, first such honor. Officials named include Patron Sir Geoffrey Whiskard, President T. Broadribb, vice-presidents I. F. Coggins and L. Wallace, Captain W. J. Ware, secretary S. Harker, and treasurer F. S. De Vis. Membership rose to 73 and year closed with a credit of £108 after improvements and purchases.

Federal Golf Club T. M. Stansfield Geoffrey Whiskard Tt. Broadribb Messra i. F H. O'Naill Tully Park W. J. Ware Harker AIF Mesera Crombie Dempster Farquhar R. Woode

Tasmanian Potatoes Described in Parliament Debate

In the House yesterday Mr. Frost from Tasmania protested abundant Tasmanian potato bags left on wharves while New Zealand potatoes sold in Sydney. Wolfe, the Commonwealth Prices Commissioner, was asked to curb shipments. Mr. Cameron noted Tasmanians sought higher prices for their own potatoes, not for New Zealand.

New Zealand Sydney Frost Tas House of Representatives Wolfe Ulu Commonwealth Pree Bixing Cameron Mr. Frost

French Warships Fly White Ensign for Queen's Birthday

French warships hoisted the White Ensign in a celebration of the Queen's birthday, signaling royal homage and naval tradition amid festivities.

Inness London Complements for Dry Skin Care

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Innesg London

Canberra social round fills week with balls and clubs

The issue lists social events in Canberra including a National Council of Women meeting with Sir Geoffrey Whinkard at 2 pm, St John’s Guild birthday party, dances at Hotel Kingston and Albert Hall, a Queanbeyan Catholic ball, a bridge party for the High School Ball, and rifle club and YWCA socials with large attendances.

Birthday Party At St Pauls Church In Canberra South

The Ladies Guild of St Pauls Church holds a birthday party in the Hotel Civic lounge tomorrow afternoon as part of Dedication Commemoration events. Invitations go to Anglican Guilds in Canberra and Queanbeyan with all parishioners invited. Mrs C B C Chambers will speak and a musical program is planned.

St. John's Ladies’ Guild Peate Vuaulin St. Paul's Church Civic Canberra Queanbeyan BL Paul's Church Canberra South

Canberra YWCA notes and upcoming meetings

The YWCAMembership Committee meets today at 11 15 pm The Finance Committee on Friday at 1 30 pm The House Committee on Monday at 11 30 am and the Board of Directors on Monday at 1 45 pm The Canberra YWCA annual meeting will be held on Tuesday August 2 at 6 pm It is hoped Agnes Moncrieff New Zealand YWCA Secretary in China will attend and speak Donations are urged toward huts for munition workers and uniformed women with £3000 of the £5000 goal already raised The YWCA Bridge Club hosts a Flag Bridge evening on August 16 for the URCA Hot Appeal Members and friends should form tables A library add includes The Grapes of Wrath by Steinbeck Death on the Way by Crofts Katrina Bally Salminen Royal Flush Margaret Irwin One Fight More Susan Ertz Rebecca Daphne du Maurier The Harsh Voice Rebecca West The Joyous Pedlar Sophie Cole Mr Jellys Business A W Upfield Broken Pledges Philip Gibbs Their Moods and Mine Reginald Pound Koowarra by Charles Barrett The Poker Work class will only meet by arrangement Anyone interested should notify the YWCA The next International Club meeting is Sunday August 15 at 8 50 pm when Mr John Fisher will talk Manners and Methods in the U S S R

Henschke Wagga Albert Hall Mra. G. Mahony Harry James Canberra John Steinbeck Skeffington Elizabeth Freeman Crofts Katrina Bally Salminen Margaret Irwin Susan Ertz Rebecca Dephne du Maurier Rebecca West Sophie Cole Mr. Jelly A. W. Upfeld Philip Gibba Reginald Pound Koonwaerra Charles Barrett V.W.C.A International Club John Fisher

Dance at Gramuoar School Supports Victoria League Drive

More than 200 attended a Saturday night dance at Gramuoar School hosted by Misses Joy Edwards Joan Sheaffe Joan Thomas and Peggy Heyes. Proceeds go to the Victoria League Overseas Club for fighting forces, arranged by the Young Contingent with help from the Senior League for supper.

T Gramuoar School Joy Edwards Joan Sheaffe Joan Thomas Pegry Heyes Victoria League

Heenzo Cough Remedy Promises Quick Relief for All

An ad touts HEENZO as a family cough remedy. It claims rapid improvement after the first dose and suitability for adults and children. Sold by chemists and stores at two shillings per bottle with one pint of tonic water.

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Social Notes from Canberra and Surrounds Highlight Weekend

Kingston Kingston socialites, Canberra visitors and returning honeymooners share weekends. Notables include Miss L Wright visiting Sydney, Senator Fell staying at Hotel Civic, and Miss Doria Mahomet back with the Attorney General staff. Includes VAD dance at Hotel Civic and Ted Croan meeting at Albert Hall.

Canberra Misa Doria Mahomet Mr. Hughes

Queen Elizabeth Sends Birthday Thanks to Australia Government

The Governor General Lord Gowrie reports a reply from the Queen on her birthday. She thanks the Governor General and Lady Gowrie for the congratulatory message representing the Government and people of the Commonwealth of Australia.

Lord Gowrie Lady Gowrie Commonwealth of Australia Elizabeth Rt

Moratorium Sought for Farmers Debt Relief in Parliament

The opposition asked the Commonwealth Government for a moratorium on mortgage principal repayments to ease drought hardships faced by farmers. Prime Minister Mengden said the matter was being investigated by the government.

Commonwealth Forde House of Representatives Mengfea

Also Mentioned on This Page

Federal MR. Stansfield Potato Supplies Tasmanian R. Roberts S. Zivic Centre National Council of Women Geoffrey Whinkard Par United Kingdom Wocla St John’s National Football League Kingston Johnny Jones Mra. J. C. M. Merrilees J. Dwyer Misa Allen Graham Melbourne Thomas Deakin Adelaide Ryan Andrews Stead Geinstina Moderne Dance Club Y.w.ca Navy Air Force Militia Aj.f Legacy Club Hospital Auxiliary Hosp 2CA Kirkland Canberra Boys' Grammar School Croquet Club Winear Kruger Fry Queanbeyan Club Hotel Civic B. A. Williams Parker McDougall L. Ferguson James F. Hill Broken Hill Frank Banham Powell Plana Arthur Wade Edna Betty) Clarke Sidney Reginald Watson St. John's Church of England Joyea Gregory 8. Gibbs Mr. Clarke P. Thurbon Colin Hellyer Slater Brisbane Catholic Ball C. B.C. Chambers M.S India C. B. G. Chambers C.y.mls Catholic Young Men's Society St. Christopher's School Hall Avton St. Christopher's School Y.W.C.A. Notes Finance House Y.W.C Y.W.C.A Great Briain Australia W.C.A Library RED Cross Queen Elizabeth Lord Mayor of Fund St. John's Eocictica L. Wright H. 8 Jack McCount Forreat J. A. McNaught Beauchamp House E. W. Parsons Braddon Women's Voluntary Aid Ted Croan V.a.d.'a Andy McInnes Manly Erle McMurtrie Noelle Royal Canberra Golf Club KR. Watson Forrest Ada Cattermole Peggy Layden Winnie Rieck Mauree Barbeler Mary Maguire Joyce Tuohy C. A. Sharp St. Paul's J. F. Murphy R. J. Tillyard Tancred Queensland Peter Royal Military College A. Cleland Canbherre Estelle Peters Conalat Rameau Brahms Chopin Rene Baton Orica Laura George Colgate Colgate Dental Cream SNOW Snows City Deanna Durbin Universal
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