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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 08, 1941

Page

4

Country Week Tennis Carnival Clinic in Sydney

Country Week tennis carnival in Sydney saw Queanbeyan defeat Hume 48 games to 44 with several matches listed as scheduled for the afternoon end of tournament play. Participants included Cunningham versus Wr Mocertonasi and Carr, and Loff and Steel against English and B Merriman with set scores noted.

Sydney Mtry Queanbeyan Hume & Nets Forningham Mocertonasi Carr Cunningham English Merriman Laff and Steel

Vintage Cosmetic Color Guide Notes For Hair and Skin Tones

A fragmented guide describes matching color tones for hair and skin with charts and swatches. It mentions Brown Crunella and Titian copper, Ash Blends, and Golden Honda inspired shades, aiming to help readers choose flattering palettes and keep complexions glowing.

Wabe Peints Innoce London

HEENZO Remedy Promoted For Coughs Colds and Croup

An old newspaper item touts HEENZO as a multipurpose medicine. It claims internal use for coughs colds croup and bronchitis antiseptic for catarrh and headcold and a gargle for sore throats. It also mentions a two shilling bottle yielding a pint when diluted.

Menangle Maiden Wetter Handicap First Division

Freeman wins the Maiden Wetter Handicap at Menangle, beating Nocolo by a head with Miss Burrel in third. Top division results include Tops and Arcadia among the placegetters, with Vintage taking the first division and Cable winning the second division.

Freeman Cook Nocolo FR. James Miss Burrel Tine TOPS IR. James Line Silburn Ruffier Whitney Colleen Bawn Chatudo Ten Denia Viljurn Balletomania Silver Loch Equalurgy Hetting Flufler Diva ACAN Shean Fansing Stanton Byansoar Two's Company Meamerie Taurus Westminster Pollarma Danwork Miss Begonia Pantriest Telrar Ma PAGAN Fansino Aero Handles Vintage Podmore Maid of Ireland P. Phillips Old Ireland Scond CABLE Podineres Arcadia ETW Conk Lady Cerealia James Bir Milton Yellowstone Mian Bilyerburn Golt Earth Pat George Ogilvie Gabriel Kweima Main Sinn Lovely Merry Warrah Munro Royal Emblem Jaeper Andrews Constant Chat War Time Sylveroni Dark Rose Thaledon Sailor Boy Jasper Thiva J, Denham Monte Carlo J. Shuijan Speardale Lithgow Hetting Article Early Hope Robin Hood Handiay Merry

War Finance Talks Between United Kingdom and Commonwealth

Negotiations progress between the United Kingdom and Commonwealth governments to fund overseas war commitments for the current financial year. Australia faced a depleted London reserve and rising overseas duties due to Australian forces abroad, with earlier estimates showing £43 million for war services overseas. The British government had advanced about £17 million, largely used, and an extra £10 million grant was also available last year.

United Kingdom Commonwealth London Australia

King and Queen Visit Damaged London Areas

The King and Queen toured Sheffeld and damaged arena districts tonight visiting areas hit in a night raid three weeks ago. They met bereaved residents and civil defence workers and spoke with groups of dwellers in streets with many homes destroyed.

London Sheffeld

Farewell for Miss G Brodie at Telopea Park School

At a Kingston hotel farewell many tributes were paid to Miss G Brodie who for years led Telopea Park School. Nearly 100 friends attended including Headmaster BR McD Fry who praised her work. A presentation of Canberra views and a wallet of notes was made by A D Forbes with I Israel supporting remarks. The event closed with Auld Lang Syne and a musical program.

Hotel Kingston G. Brodie Telopea Park School BR. McD. Fry Mina Brodie Israel Forbes

Engagement announced for Mary Holmes West Canberra

Mary Holmes West of Balmain Est Balmain Ens announced engagement to Lieutenant Frederick Charlies eldest son of Mr and Mrs Piggin Red Hill Canberra in an official notice.

Mary Holmes T Canberra Alderman Mra. H. West Balmain Ens Frederick Charlies Mra F. A. Piggin Red Hill M. C. Bothwell Kuesta Bridgeman

Tennis Club Opens at Hotel Canberra Courts

The newly formed C. M. B. Tennis Club holds its opening day on Sunday afternoon at the Hotel Canberra tennis courts. The committee welcomes new members and their friends as the club debuts.

Canberra

Canberra residents sail for holidays in Sydney Melbourne and coast

Canberra names such as Miss G V Gaotjens Mrs J Sedgley and Mrs Lilian Lawrence head holiday travel to Sydney while Mr Harold McGinness returns after Melbourne sojourn. Local figures including Sir George Knowles Mrs M A Martin and Dr Arthur Wade also vacation in Melbourne or on the South Coast with Hotel Canberra as base.

J. Sedgley Canberra Duntroon J. Awards Acton Sydney Lilian Lawrence Arden Street Coogee Lawrence Sir George Lady Knowles Blanshaw Red Hill Melbourne Harold McGinness Immigration Department Arthur Wade Wade Brisbane A.N.A

Race result fragment with horses and bets

A damaged race card excerpt lists horses such as Avant Tout and Ke nil Gem with placings and betting figures. It notes a finish by a small margin and references dates, owners, and turf details in a terse primetime style.

Goulburn Rail Traffic Shift Reduces Local Coal Needs

The 12 months ending December 31 saw 4 066 tons pass through the Goulburn goods yard, down from 18 8 percent higher the previous year. Since joining the Kembla Burringford electricity grid there is no need to deliver 7 000 tons of coal annually to the local power station.

Goulburn Kembla-Burrinfuck

Railway stock concessions end in Goulburn district

Railway officials in Goulburn announced that concessions for carrying fodder to stock in dry areas will be discontinued on Friday. The text notes the foundation laying for the Wiew hospital at Acton with a ceremony on Tuesday January 28 at 4 pm to be conducted by Health Minister Sir Frederick Stewart.

Goulburn Wiew Hospital Acton Turaday Frederick Stewart

Two Drownings and Flood Strike West Sydney Area

In Yeoval and surrounds a cloudburst caused Sandy Creek floodwaters to surge across miles of countryside. Mrs Elizabeth Cooper and her son George Cooper died while floodwaters swept their home from its foundations. Neighbors aided efforts to reach hilltops as washouts closed parts of the Molong to Dubbo railway.

Sydney Elizabeth Cooper George Cooper Yeoval Cooper Molong Dubbo Unas Fe

Canberra Power Station and Burrinjuck Port Kembla Link Expanded

During the war ending in 1840 the Crileers led the city supply department to extend the Burrinjuck Port Kembla system. Canberra received 3,278,145 units, with power transmitted to consumers across the network. The Burrinjuck system interconnected with Port Kembla via Goulburn, enabling Canberra to be supplied by Burrinjuck Port Kembla or Canberra stations separately or in combination.

Crileers Hurchese Burrinjuck Port Kembla Bey Wg Awatem Canberra Unite Goulburn Burrinjurck Port Kembin Vass

Official notice of publication from Feders Capital Prow

Printed and published by Christopher John Shakespeare for the Feders Capital Prow of Amarentia Ltd at the Powipely office on Mort Street Braddon Canberra.

Christopher John Shakespeare Feders Capital Amarentia Ltd Mort Street Braddon Canberra

Radio Schedule Fragment From Canberra Times and 2CA Listings

A dense OCR of radio programming across stations 2FC 3AR Hy BBC and 2CA outlines morning to night shows. The schedule lists news, music blocks, talks, devotions, and special features including racing reports and cultural programs with various presenters.

BBC. News Mick Ferry B.B.C AJC BBC the Nations Michael Terry Darwin Sydney Light Orchestra

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