Ninotchka at the Clie Theatre and Capital Theatre
A lively satirical film featuring Greta Garbo as a former Red Army lieutenant in Ninotchka. The comedy contrasts Paris and Moscow with wit and musical numbers, aided by Ginger Rogers style and a trio from the Committee of Three. Also showing Laurel and Hardy in A Chump at Oxford and a Graf Spee special.
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Corys
Eros Faibitech
Ninotehka
Iia
Greta Gara
Kanny Brice
Ginger Rogers
Red Army
Commiasas
Moscow
Paris
Ninotchie
Count Leon
Mujuebeard
Melvyn
Dougan
Counteen
Ina Claire
Garbo
Fen
Yhrea
Thersay la Parle
Iso
Willy
Clie
Capital Theatre
Laurel and Hardy
Oxford
Graf Spec
Water restrictions ease drought strain in parks and gardens
Due to drought, the Department of the Interior has resorted to hand-watering trees and shrubs in city parks and gardens. Ornamental trees near Parliament House wilted after prolonged heat. soil loosened at roots as water was released from a mobile tanker.
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Department of the Interior
Ely
Parliament House
Lieut Col Mitchell Committed for Trial on Embezzlement Charge
Lieut Colonel John Wesley Mitchell was committed for trial in Melbourne on a Victorian Government embezzlement charge involving 57 pounds. The case cites alleged sale of wire netting to Mrs Smith for Horsham and misallocation of funds while serving as Commanding Officer of the 10th/11th Battalion. Mitchell denied making any statement.
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Melbourne
John Wesley Mitchell
Horahin
Mitchell Ia
Mrn
Tha
Benlor
Leigh
Mitchell
At Kilda
Smith
Horsham
Butter banned in gift hampers for export to Britain
Australia tightens rules on gift hampers to England during the war. Butter cannot be sent in non refrigerated space as it deteriorates and spoils other contents. The Commonwealth decides all hampers must pass export standards to maintain quality and conserve shipping space.
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England
Australia
Tropica
Eas
Commonwealth Far
Red Cross Appeal and Girl Guides Meeting Notes
A district steering meeting was called by Mrs. The following additional donations are acknowledged for the Red Cross and Girl Guides. The ACT division holding a camp for guides and Brownie groups is noted. Records show gifts totaling £ 717 106 with plans for officers to attend, while the provisional commissioner Mrs Hood will be away from Canberra for six weeks. Soldiers and staff of Commonwealth Bank 2–4 GMA are listed as contacts.
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Csi
Rome
Crowe Society
ACT
Tilvisional
Mra
EL Hood iMydney
Staf
Commonwealth Bk
GMA
Byawiles
Kehruay
Scout Notes District Court and Canberra Troop Updates
District Court of Honour to be held at district secretary D P Sarael's residence on Thursday at 8 pm in Canberra St Johns. Troop patrols meet at Club Room Friday night. 3rd Canberra Pack to hold Brat meeting Saturday at 4:40 am. 2nd Canberra Forrest Troop to begin regular meetings Friday 2 February at 7 15 pm. Rover Crew farewell for Scouter Rogers with militia camp causing temporary activity curtailment. Canberra District Swim Carnival at the pool on 18 February. NI8W Chief Commissioner Colonel J M Magnan urges rallies to end by 10 30 pm. some troops meet late past 11 pm. 6th Canberra St Pauls Troop first meeting of year Friday at 7 20 pm. new Patrol formation led by duty patrol Bagleen. Embarrassing moment in a Sonja Henie Ray Miland scene noted.
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District Court of Honour
D. P. Sarael
Ay & P.m
Canberra
St. Johns
Bt. Paul's
Steinbeck Tale in Production for Aerial Filming
Production adapts John Steinbeck’s Mice and Men with scenes shot largely outdoors on a California ranch. The film emphasizes vast mountain backdrops and the arid landscape to evoke the era.
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John Steinbeck
Hilll Roach
California
Fans Hope Film Lovers Happy in Third Romance Pair
Motion picture audiences want screen lovers to be happy. John Garfield and Priscilla Lane debut as film sweethearts in Five Daughters.
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John Garfield
Priscilla Lane
Garfield
Miss Lane
Canberra Hospital Board Keeps Evening Meetings Debate
The Canberra Hospital Board debated shifting meetings to daytime and then night sessions, with Mr Hurley proposing a noon start. The motion to extend evening meetings was defeated as members weighed impacts on private employment and election eligibility.
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Canberra
W. Hurley
Pista
Hurley
Public Institutions
L. D. MacAndrew
A. E. Jackson
J.C
Alsatian Dog Owner Fined at Central Summons Court
Lionel a con vanser of East Sydney was fined a maximum penalty of £2 with £1 70s costs after allowing an Alsatian to drink from a public fountain. Police reported the dog drank from the fountain, placing its forefoot in the basin and lapping water for about half a minute.
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Sydney
Central Summons Court
Lionel
Con Vanser
East Sydney
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Rogers Anderson
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Sonja Henie
Ray Miland
20Th Century-Fox
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Judy Garland
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