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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 12, 1934
Page
4
Melbourne market report notes prices were unchanged at Wrday wool sales in Melbourne. Yesterday's levels remained fully maintained with steady demand despite minor market fluctuations.
A fragmented item describes Clever Gil as a social figure admired by men and women. It mentions a “Facial Youth” Cleansing Cream used daily to cleanse pores and apply powder, with repeated praise for her charm and influence.
The Westmead Boys Band, led by renowned bandmaster Oxnard Summerton, will arrive in Canberra next week for a concert at Lae bert Hall on Sunday afternoon. The program features classical and popular music, with a 2:00 pm start. Admission is free, with a silver coin collection for the orphanage fund.
The Canberra Returned Soldiers Club the North Canberra sub Branch of the Returned Soldier League and the Canberra Division of the British Ex-Service Legion jointly arrange an eight Christmas tree event for children of members. It will be held at the WCA on Thursday December 20 at 7 pm with a strong committee in place.
Marion Davies stars in Cinderella’s Elf at Capitol Theatre on Monday night with Gary Cooper as her lead in a Civil War era romance. The cast includes Jean Parker Katherine Alexander and the film features strong performances and Fone Mills Brothers songs. Also shown is 365 Nights in Hollywood a comedy about film production with James Dunn Alice Faye and Mitchell and Durant in lead roles.
The Canberra Chamber of Commerce met at Hotel Wellington led by President R A Mekiltop. A motion urged hospital authorities to adopt a free medical treatment system funded by a sixpence weekly contribution, similar to mining communities. The group also noted varying shop closing times and planned a Christmas dinner at Hotel Canberra with friends invited.
The page lists numerous prize winners across classes from 1B to 6b, including students such as Cutlough James and Daley Gwen Nayho, plus a long roster of specials and scholarships. It also details athletics prizes, house cups, and sport awards across senior and junior divisions, naming multiple students and coaches.
A garbled OCR report cites Mr Perkins attacking government policy amid wartime austerity. It references a debate over taxation, industry support, and employment, noting concerns about wheat production, factory activity, and public funding amid economic strain.
Special arrangement outlines world pervicration to overseas Intelligence published in this issue and all rights therein are revealed.
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