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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 29, 1943

Page

4

Canberra Club Workers Celebrate Christmas Season

Canberra Services Club hosted holiday events with WRANS groups, Christmas dances, meals, and a New Year open night. Volunteers supported catering, decorations funded by Parks and Gardens, and gifts of vegetables and fruit were distributed.

Canberra Christos Wrans Mim Shirley Ranaonse Mise CIM Alg U Gow' Ria Mrd. Blan Aon Belconnen

Family Farewell For Loveloan Family Leaving Reid

Residents gathered Christmas night for a farewell to Mr. and Mrs. Loveloan and family of Reid who plan to move to Hambourne. Capt Allinacn and Best Love led expressions of regret for ten years of service in Canberra. Town residents praised the family’s contributions to local clubs and the community.

Canberra Wat Y P.O Germany Privonecy Dirsawan Gardens Christman Pons Laurie Nave Tromeas Mra Loveloan Reid Hambourne Afr A. Johnson Allinacn He Lesléan Due Inc. Tele Covelan Emma Thy Sete Tring Club Ana ‘Operatic Barlety Ana Mra. Loveless Canbreen Eades RS. Auatiery

Y W C A NOTES TWC A OPENED FOR NEW YEAR MEETINGS

YWCA notes announce reopening of TCWA activities after holiday interlude. Westridge Club to host Prider and other events while teams from Ape Cub pause until February. Tenitle Club urges all members to attend Saturday to plan holiday program including two special afternoons for members and friends.

T.W.C.A Westridge

Swiss Red Cross Mission Ships Reach Europe

A Swiss ship in the Red Cross mission has joined a relief effort to Europe. Dr George Mare announces 10,000 tons of food will be delivered by Red Cross committees, now numbering 15 ships, aiding prisoners and civilians amid ongoing relief operations.

Sydney Tusa Qaorge Mare Dategate Tnus Icallator Red Cross Pricon- Ask Imermanyeed Europe Morel

Horse rustlers in Sydney racehorse danger ongoing

Report notes rising concern over horse rustling in Sydney with trainers and stables worried. Authorities tighten watch as horses disappear from designated racing premises amid increasing demand for horses. Local handlers urge vigilance and whistleblower tips to prevent further thefts.

Hares Rustlers Sydney San

Canberra Girls Club Hosts Over 200 At Charity Night

Canberra A L F I Girls Club held a Wednesday event crowded with more than 200 children, many club members contributed gifts and toys for those without. Ice cream and drinks were shared, and attendees offered thanks to organizers for the festive effort. Community groups planned future dances and charity drives at local halls and hospitals.

Canberra A Rarvice

Taxi Driver Held Up Near Victoria Park Racetrack

Police search for two men and a woman after a taxi driver Willem Thomas Bik of Bondi was robbed near Victoria Park racetrack at night. He said the assailants forced him to hand over money as they and a young woman entered the vehicle and fled after the driver complied.

Quo Point Vitoria Park Willem Thomas Bik Bondi Wim

Record Telegraph Activity in New South Wales Post Office

Record business was handled by the telegraphic branch in New South Wales during the fortnights before Christmas, with a 40 percent increase over last year. Totals show up to 202,000 messages from all sources in the state, compared with 110,600 previously, with Victorian and Western Australia figures also rising.

Sydney New South Wales Victoria South Australia Wentern Australia

Frida Newbiggin Wins Red Grout Award in Brisbane

From Brisbane comes news that Frida Newbiggin won the award in the city and hopes to move forward. Elfrida shared Christmas plans with Jevie, Bob Michels, Helen, and John Cumpeton and their combined families. Canberra friends were mentioned amid the chatter.

Brisbane Frida Newbiggin Elfrida Christman Jevie Bob Michels Helen John Cumpeton Canberra

Eight Bottles Of Cough Remedy From One Batch

A damaged instruction note claims you can make eight bottles of cough remedy for cost of one. It describes preparing a family remedy using concentrated ingredients for adults and children and suggests internal use for coughs bronchitis and throat irritation.

State Lottery Draws A Nearing Result At 20408

A fragment from a late era lottery notice states that Lottery No. 1010 will be drawn on Thursday morning. Names such as Mac Myst and Jerome Ormond appear among syndicate participants with references to associates and local officials. The garbled text suggests the drawing date and involved parties but lacks complete clarity.

Lattery Ap AON Ieee Mac Myst A. Pritchary Jeeuer Amd Ormond BIE Syndjania P. Powell TAUBT Mag Syndicate J. Ra

Unclear Framed Dialogue on Fashion and Charm

Fragmentary OCR passage shows friends discussing appearance and charm with references to powder and cosmetics. The garbled text mentions praise and admiration, a tone of social scrutiny, and a desire to appear attractive. The source reads as a brittle snapshot of a conversational scene with no clear event or figures.

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