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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 08, 1947

Page

6

Culburn Diocesan Examinations Highlight High Marks Across Districts

Recap of Culburn Diocesan Examinations shows top scores by Gerald Daly and William Brophy at St Christopher's Good Samaritan Convent. Results list students from multiple parishes and schools across Canberra, Cooma, Bungendore, Queanbeyan, and surrounding areas with detailed subject marks in Religion English Mathematics History and more.

Theougn Sauk Gerald Daly Bt. Christophers Good Samaritan Convent W Buranty Ly & Braidwood Gary Daly William Brophy BL. Christopher's Science ET. Christophers Canberra W. Brophy Daley Gadagnyt LATA R Barry Hartigan I Corkalii Ik Watson Mr Byrne A Warner Murray McKay Miller Greenwood SB. Cogan Boyd Am Myan A. Shephard Allen Lamb Robbie P. Maguire Burke de Meus Juche Ae Symen Mare Patrick's Braddon Blanland Flaher Gartit Meere Boag E Crowiey Cooma B. Abraham Browden Macey Arte Phillipa Thomason B. Mowsen Ek, Brown M. Kennedy McGullicke Gregory's Queanbeyan Beur L. Frawley P. Gale TL Hibbernon Vo Johnann Leate AB Ki. Maher P Robinson L. Rawlings Wiekera I MM Williams Conroy Vi McNamara

Record-setting birth surge at Sydney Women's Hospital

Crown BtHet Women's Hospital reported 36 babies born in a busy night period ending 7 am, with 25 born in the 24 hours and an additional 11 born today, breaking all previous records for the hospital.

Women’s Hospital Sydney Crown BtHet Women's Hospital Boti

Canberra queen contest progress and farewell notices

Mian Wan Perry rose from eleventh to near the final rounds in the Queen of the Services pageant while Air Force Association members expect the deficit to be closed before the competition ends. The Aerodrome pageant is set for January 27 with possible participation from New South Wales and Victoria. Farewell party hosted for Mrs Armitage at the Bill Moon Cafe featured a bouquet and home baked sweets, as well as musical items, with well-wishes from local groups for her move to Quirindi.

Canberre Mian Wan Perry Mise Perry Air Force Aerodrome Clube 2Reen New South Wales Victoria Mea Armitage W. C. Carroll Mre. Ee Keane

National Youth Conference Delegates Meet in Melbourne

The Canberra delegation joined Australian youth from four groups at the YWCA National Youth Conference in Melbourne from December 28. Delegates discussed Christian friendship, world order, and youth responsibility, with sessions led by staff and observers from Britain and Australia. The conference concluded with plans for ongoing exchanges and regional meetings as delegates returned home after a week of activities, lectures, and cultural events.

Canberra F.w.ea Melbourne Yeatersay Yoan Bush Joan Grant Marie Hay Swen ‘Locke Duphne Timdsle Ailver Australia World Christinan Ystn Atatral FWA Heer Niifhy Seclationa Renler Harry Watt Krups Dhe Mayer Fternoon Areesalinn Brat Winhen Mra Nicholls Shateman Sumaittee National Youth Interaaa Winifred Carrather Dolly Wid Mwa Constance Daeao Kores Japan Milan Millicent Jones Canberra V.W.C.A New Zealand Ming Jones Wellington New Plymouth Palmerston Nash Elizabeth Puncke YWGA Gevierm Dur Nee Mika Jones

Canberra Diary reports arrivals and social events in Canberra

The Canberra Diary item lists many high commissioners and dignitaries visiting or staying in Canberra. It notes arrivals from Melbourne and receptions hosted by the British and Australian officials, social gatherings, and upcoming events including dinners, picnics, a Burne Club function, and invitations for English tradesmen. It mentions persons such as Sir Raghanath Paranjpye, J. G. Barclay, Robert Butler, and Mian Paranapye, with several family movements and planned travel to Sydney Wellington and other places.

Australia Faces Grave Shortage of Cotton Goods

Brisbane reports a serious cloth shortage as yarn and cotton stock run low. Director of Rationing Mr J Cumming warns Australia may have only one month supply left if stock runs out. Inquiries with the United States yield little relief as America prioritizes pre-war customers. Meat rationing continues, permitting 190000 tons extra to Britain with 90000 tons of butter.

Brisbane Tuewilay Australis Pyanods Rationgig J. Cumming Australia Netes Cumibing America Britain

No End in Sight of Foundry Dispute

Rumors of a possible end to the foundry strike fade as the state executive of the Tran worker Association empowers Secretary Flannagan to call a complete stoppage. The action could extend to country foundries and awaits a meeting tomorrow morning to approve the broader walkout. Also noted is a report on repatriation of Italian POWs with 3,700 Malian POWs due to depart Melbourne.

Bydney Tussiay Employ Prev Actuarry Tran’worker Association Flannagan

Creme Charmonne Aloft in Hearts and Beauty Craze

A cheeky exchange reveals a fad where Creme Charmonne promises a magical effect on wives, claimed to make them look younger and more beautiful for hours. The couple jokes about the product’s powers and its impact on aging, with lively, humorous banter about charm and vanity.

Creme Charmosan advertised products and prices

An advertisement lists Creme Charmosan in big jars 3/8 and tubes 1/-, with additional lines mentioning 80 foot 40, 40 Inck 30, and 30 neem, plus Wise ale Charmoman Face Powder in a big box 2/6 and a small 1/8, framed as a consumer offer with unclear quantities.

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