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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 16, 1939
Page
2
A garbled 1940s style report cites postal workers facing defense related staffing and wage tensions. Mentions secretary of the postal workers union and a figure named Burke, with unclear dates and locations due to OCR errors. The piece hints at disruptions in routine mail service and calls for action from labor leadership.
A commerce Department official seeks a giant turtle in Queensland without regard to its living state. The inquiry notes the creature’s substantial proportions and hints at its possible uses or significance to illustrate a related concept.
Fragmentary item reports Janet Gaynor marriage in Yuma with unclear details from a brief, dated local note. Mentions Adrian and Mollywood slang, but lacks concrete dates, venues, or partner clarity. The readable portion confirms a marriage reference involving the actress in a Western locale.
Yarralumla preparations for the Duke of Keal involve day and night work at Government House Canberra to ready the residence. Delays arose due to unexpected difficulties delaying completion of reconsolidation and alterations. The final cost estimate rises from 18000 to about 640000 pounds as work to strengthen the old walls proceeds.
The Uly Bowling Club hosts an afternoon gathering organized by the Ampdalos. Mrs Horgan and Mrs Ray are reported as winners. The next event is planned for Thursday in August at an unspecified venue.
The seventh annual Police Ball will be held at Hotel Canberra on Monday evening with 40 to 50 members of government and police attending. Attendees include Attorney General Dame Mary Hughes and other senior officials. The event features Pogason’s Band, a formal program, and a social highlight season centerpiece.
The annual meeting of the YWCA will be held at the Clyde Centre on Tuesday at 5:19. The annual report and balance sheet will be presented. Efra G. Menales will be the guest of honour. Reports of club activities will be given by the club president and unit leaders. A special menu includes girls’ activities and works. The Holiday Camp for girls aged 10 to 17 will be conducted at the YWCA with entries handled by Miss Law. The camp runs September 7 to 11 in Awatinmor NSW, with a tariff covering meals, trips, and activities. A directors meeting is scheduled for Monday. The centre plans ballet, ballroom and dance classes, with boys’ dance sessions Saturdays.
An old time remedy advertisement promotes Heenio and HEENZO products for coughs colds sore throats and nasal congestion. It markets inexpensive preparations claiming relief for croup bronchitis calarth and throat ailments and suggests internal use for asthma and chest concerns. The ad touts simple preparation with golds and to save money on treatment.
The Victoria League holds a general meeting next week on Saturday afternoon at Hotel Crvie and for the YWCA. Attendees are asked to notify Mrs Meal at 730 or Mrs Murphy at E198.
A Canberra meeting convened by the Rotary Club approved a draft constitution for the Sanberne Youth Council. The body aims to coordinate welfare work among youth groups across education social and cultural activities and will represent them to the Government. Delegates from Rugby Union, Women’s Hockey, Tennis Association and many schools and churches attended. Office-bearers to be elected early next month with organizations naming delegates.
Sydney officials announced that Lottery No. 15 would be postponed to Thursday due to the date of the draw being published in three metropolitan dailies. The delay was stated by Mr. Cameron, Director of Lotteries, as necessary to avoid confusion from the altered publication schedule.
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