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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 03, 1940
Page
4
An advertisement fragment promotes a two shilling pint remedy for coughs and throat issues using a concentrate added to water. It also mentions makeup tips, Inoxa London advice, and endorsements by Dr Francole Deuba with BR. Roberts in Canberra.
Government factories and many private enterprises resumed work after a brief closure. Tourist traffic slackened slightly, but interstate motorists flock to Canberra. Warm weather boosted camping with crowded picnic areas. Canberra Tourist Camp at Acton drew many holidaymakers and Cotter River Reserve saw record crowds. Anglers flocked to Murrumbidgee and Goodradigbee rivers for a holiday under canvas.
The Hotel Civic hosted a busy weekend with over 300 visitors and two private dances in the ball room. Notable guests included Mr and Mrs A Penrose of Adelaide and Miss Thurbon of Acton, while engagements and nuptials took place with Miss Mavis Cullip and Mr Patrick McGirr to be married at St Christopher’s Church.
The report covers Finnish Finns near Suomussalmi and the Mannerheim Line on the Karelian Isthmus, noting Soviet leverage and the shift of command. It also discusses Vatican Italy relations, Pope Pius XII criticism of totalitarian regimes, and relief efforts after the northeastern Anatolia earthquake with Turkish diplomacy and regional power dynamics.
The East Malvern Victoria residence of Frank Penhalluriack hosted a New Year’s Eve gathering of ex-Canberrans. Guests included Arthur Flewellen, Harry Waterman, Garfield Bowden, BE Moore and others arriving from Canberra. Reminiscences of Canberra days featured as attendees aimed to correct impressions among Melbourne residents.
A Sydney company plans to produce ramie fabric by year end with two new factories totaling MM workers. Main plant to be built in Ing ham Queensland, with a second site at Lismore or Sydney. Manager Mr John Snelling says ramie derived from a north New South Wales and Queensland bark plant, touted as stronger than cotton and silk.
Lottery No 647 drawn in Sydney with top prizes awarded. First prize number 34047 to Birthday Syndicate led by P Lloyd Jones of Wentworth Street Point Piper. Second prize 60074 to Lucky Falub with Mrs Dorothy Joneson of 182 Beattie Street Balmain. Third prize 43820 to Turkey awarded to W H Smith of Campbell Street. Additional prize 40000 listed for Nagel Jue Sytdivale at No 4 Conyord tf Warieldin Street Kogarah. Lottery No 48 to be drawn on Thursday.
Dr Mackerras joins the Medical Corps aided by Lin Cane aero club planes. The procession included Mr J Cotterill, Mr T G Campbell, and Mrs Mackerras. The planes escorted the car about 200 miles before returning to Duntroon. Dr Mackerras had worked with CSIR Canberra and was linked to the Northbourne Cricket Club.
A Canberra aero club farewell marks Dr. Mackerras gratitude as Dr. Chinnery, new Native Affairs Director, prepares a report on policies for better competition among half castes and bush natives. The review aims to improve living conditions for de tribalised natives in supervised camps and ensure future sustainability. The report is expected within months.
Acting Minister for Supply Sir Frederick Stewart refuted the assertion that Australian railway workshops could not assemble Beaufort aircraft. He said workshops were selected on the British Air Mission recommendation and based on English experience.
The writer reviews a Launceston Examiner sub lead about a visiting Tasmanian official and a courteous response. The piece condemns vandalism by youths on public property, notes the need for respect for public assets, and recalls a Cornwall England warning plaque Never Cut a Friend. The letter asks if Canberra residents inspect waiting sheds and urges repainting graffiti.
Fragmented text lists registration data for 1939 at a council or local registry in Queanbeyan. Mentions totals 1434 to 2785 points with unclear dates in December and references to figures, places, and people names obscured by OCR.
Radio schedule listing daily programs across music news devotional services and drama with multiple time slots and a note referencing The Cambridge Times weather and local sport segments omitted for brevity.
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