Red Cross fund drive and club events in Canberra scene
The Canberra community clubbed together for Christmas gifts to the Red Cross and raised funds for general Red Cross needs. Local events included dances, a Sunday concert, and a ball at the theatre, with notable visits by British editors and a vacation swimming program achieving high attendance. The year’s social calendar featured pre wedding tea gatherings, fundraising meals, and a church building fund drive, underscoring active civic engagement.
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Red Cross
Murece
Canberra
Red Croa
Red
Kingston
Ita
Elliott
Eale
al Panty
Goulburn
Livingston
Qoulburn “Hospital
Can
Sorem
Chia
Reaan
Prandem
Canberra Swimming Club
Or. Brophy
Adidresef
Department of Education
Queanbeyan Catholic Dance
Btnr
Thestra
Guesnsheyen
Ond Thoraday
Permantel
Elias
Minejori
Grove Babes
Baigowlan
Ana Gonberra
Remot
Joe
Beotrey
the Swifts
Tanty
B. Tunka
Manty
Jgouiborn
Mise Barnes
Steer
A.direst
Fb” Smite
Mime
Burhan
Doyle
Canberra wedding ties diplomats and military families
A Saturday wedding at St John s Church Canberra linked diplomatic cadets Miss Brownle Taylor and Captain Alan Treloar with Melbourne University ties. The event followed by a reception at the bride s parents home featured a gown of satin and tulle, floral sprays, and family attendees. A separate note mentions Corporal Pearl Sylvia Thurbon’s marriage to Sergeant Arthur Reginald Gillingham in Canberra.
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Rhe. John's Church
Canberra
Brownle Taylor
Alan Treloas
Miss Taylor
Department of External Affairs
Treiasr
ALE
Melbourne University
J. 1. Tralar
the Ridge
Canterbury
Julia ‘Drake Brookwan
Alan Renough
Diplomatic Service
Ma's
Taylor Fraduaciog
Grat Clas
St John’s Church
Sylvia Waaaf
A. Thurbon
Braddon
Arthur Reginald
RAAF
Mra
Gillingham
Percy Gillingham
Routh
Vic
C. Barling
Canon Mackeown
Agapanthar
Powder Charmosan Ad Claims Lasting Beauty Powder
An advertisement touts Powder Charmosan as a lasting cosmetic solution. It promises a fresh, cool feel, subtle aging concealment, and an enchanting fragrance available in Rachel Naturelle Peche and Tan varieties.
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Rachel
Brennan the War Reporter Hero From the Front
A vivid account recalls Brennan braving machine gun fire to rescue a cameraman and wounded Marines. His bold actions under enemy fire earned admiration from American troops and locals, though his Australian nationality barred a decoration. His courage may lore-ize him among war heroes.
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Washington
Beerences
Meletora
Brennan
Aiverein
Fu Maling
Hrong Sen
Hollywood
Sophints
Brensan
Irennan
Soldier Denies Involvement In WWII Mutiny Trial
Sydney reports the resumed inquiry into gravely camp mutiny sentences handed to Private Jack Wilcom Private J Derrick and Sapper A Chalmers. The soldier denies active participation and mentions days in solitary confinement. The adjourned inquiry continues into the October 1944 incident at Gravely Camp Queensland.
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Sydney
Jack Wilcom
J. Derrick
Sapper
A. ‘Chalmers
Gravely Camp
Queensland
Wilson
Sutcliffe Ineligible For Cricket Match In Melbourne
Melbourne report notes Herbert Sutcliffe, former England test cricketer, will not play for the Services team against New South Wales due to ineligibility and possible leave issues. Major W A Oldfield, organizer, says the Services side remains incomplete amid uncertain player availability.
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Melbourne
Tusaday
Herbert Sutclife
Nsw
W. A. Oldfield
Services
Butselite
Wat
Tattersall’s Hobart Wind War Service Bonds Winners
At the Tattersall Hobart drawing the Wind War Service Bonds winners were announced with top prize of 10,000 pounds going to No. 114861 Horeca 5 Auckland NZ. Second prize to No. 144517 Weep wen Byndicats c/o T. J. O'Toole Abbotsford Vic. Third to No. 1808 About Time Syndicate c/a Mrs Anderson 46 Rae St North Hobart. Other prizes listed include four through ten with winners in Melbourne Adelaide and Carlton addresses.
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Hobart
Tuesaday
Tattersall’ Wind War Service Poods
Auckland
T. J. O'Toole
Nicholson St
Abbotsford
Vic
GPO
Prise
Peter's
D. J. Smith
Aurtie
Croydon Park
Adelaide
J. Evans
Bulk Petroleum Storage Coy
Alm
John
Flrst Job
A. Taylor
Gawler Place
Landveyor
Wellington
Syndicate
C. Christie
Drummond
Carlton
Boy Dies After Bite While Swimming at Armidale
In a fatal incident at Werris Creek a young boy died following a bite he believed came from a liner. Authorities suggest the injury may have been inflicted by a death adder while he swam.
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Armidale
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LA Young's
Kingston — Civic Centre
Queanbeyan
Foster Clark
Foster Clack
Des Redfern
Deodle Pratt
Treloar—Taylor
Thurbon
Therese
Helen Brinn
Wollongong
Zanberre
All AM
Tray W. Parker
Olea Biret
Xing
Nell
Kruschen
Kruschen Salts
Prom
Krevchan
Moran
Barber
Imr OF
Sychmeyow Battlefelds
Tattersall's
Ied
Espeare
Mapea
Young Pty. Ltd
Awatratia
Ruesh Fm Ou
LM von Lay
Rhine Castle Wines Pty. Limited
Rhine Castle
Champagne
Runcter River
Hunter River
Burgundy
Monte Carlo
Toby
Clifford Love
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