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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 17, 1941

Page

4

State Lottery Sydney Prize Draw Notice

The notice lists prizes including Fourth prize and other categories tied to locations like Broughton Street and Queanbeyan. It mentions a Mrs. dohiston Biasd Bireel and a Coronation related event in Minday morning with a wrestle at Sweet Stall and a payment around £20. The Catholic Younger Set in Queanbeyan signs the notice.

Sydney Wwe Prine Freerick Broughton Street Prige Dari Joan Wyndicate Mire F Brvil Pumibe Wood Brighton Jr Sands Franklin Lament Matone Norss Dohiston Habre Cyan Queanbeyan

Remains Recovered From Fire Ties to Murder Case

Fragmentary report notes human remains recovered from a fire in Grafton linked to the murder of Stan B. Barratt. Details are unclear. authorities say bits of bone and dental evidence were found as part of the investigation, with charges connected to domestic disturbance and attempted assault under review.

Grafton Stan B. Barratt Raynond Hl Cray Mendy” Croek

Morris Southwell Wedding at Westin Park Methodist Church

The wedding of Gwen Morris daughter of Mr and Mrs Rodwell of Walli Park Southwell and Rex Southwell son of Mr and Mrs Mares was held at Westin Park Methodist Church on November 22. Rev Ayrbue officiated. The bride wore off white with orange blossom, carried a spray hairpin worn by her mother. The wedding party included Jean and Jack Morris, with J Benval from Canberra narrating. A reception followed at Wattle Park.

Gwen Rodwell Walli Park Rex Wml Mares Furrer Bruldon Westin Park Methodiat Datuday Araye Jack Morris Triday Room T. Smuthwell Ran J. Benvai Canberra James T Lave Fou She Hwinbern Canméeship Bonnus Nephew Water Thelin Totagua Mad Sra Morty Wit Braddon

Wartime Social Round Notes From Canberra and Nearby

Local social and wartime activity coverage with details on the Canberra Community Hospital blood donor drive, YWCA notes, and Allied relief efforts. Mentions the Canberra Repertory Society, the Wartime Auxiliary events, and planned January activities including knitting, tennis, singing, and open house at Civic venues with dates, venues, and key organizers.

Canberra Ice’ Grammar Variana Aroun Bristol Sewcusllegn-Tyne London Fania TAWA Sulit Sanus Canberra Repertory Society Dent Air Williams Teon Age Party HE Curtin O. Moodie Youngvest Party Pam Jackson A. J. Paynting Fikacines Morabers Mion Au von Stork Technical College Cividro Tumne Epildean Tunterra

Women in American Industry War Effort Report

London dispatch reports that 18,000 women work in allied industries and 24 assisting in munitions, with 780,000 women already in service fields. The document notes more women entering factories, enabling sustained wartime production and home front support.

London My. GO Statt Uinkvevalts Liege Ferie Moreinen Penne Wyale

Tow Total War and The Four Points of Prisoner of Wan

Fragmented OCR text mentions a cough remedy fund, a cancer of misread phrases, and a list of ailments. It references Victoria, a school, and a store with items like chewing and remedies. The passage is garbled with multiple nonsensical terms and stray numbers.

Victoria

Parish Social Features Music and Charity at Presbyterian Mass

A social event at the Presbyterian church featured a harmony singing and pianoforte solos by Miss Macandle. Mrs Murray was presented with a gift by Mrs Marshall on behalf of the Women’s Guild, and a collection was held for Christmas hampers aiding abroad members of the church’s Armed Forces.

Macandle

Christmas goodwill praised at Hotel Canberra gathering

A crowd at Hotel Canberra celebrated goodwill rather than money spent on gifts. Attendees included numerous officials and dignitaries from Melbourne Sydney and Singapore, with names such as Bylvestar Grassleal Admiral Sir Gay Boyle Sir Colin Fraser and Wing Commander Ger Wackett among others. The event emphasized charitable spirits over material gifts.

Hotel Canberra Vikdtora Poland Bylvestar Grassleal Gay Boyle Melbourne Colin Fraser Cet W. H. Newman Gol. J. Travers Sydney D. J] Howse Ger Wackett Scot-Walns

Kingston Networkers and Canberra Gifts Highlight War Efforts

The Kingston networkers remark on depot activities and an event worker leaving for Melbourne. A Canberra gift from Mrs D Pike is noted for a mobile canteen aiding wartime workers. Victoria League head F Tillyard shares Lord Woolton’s thanks and plans for more canteen units, while a London club report mentions high demand and full beds as the club opens.

Kingston Hickling Iveroy Territory Melbourne Canberra D. Pike WB Ie Victous Victoria League F. Tillyard Lord Woolton England Ema3 Mobile Cantean Genereux Soen Mingland London

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