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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 24, 1940
Page
4
Canberra social rounds mix charity dances and socials at Mrs Apetnnom Bass Gardens and the Royal Military College Duntroon to aid church furniture and patrimony. Brigadier Plant departs Duntroon as cadets bid him farewell amid dances at the college and ongoing fundraisers at Kingston and Hotel Civic for Catholic bazaars and parish efforts.
London reports ongoing work for lighting services sections keeping workers and manufacturers busy for a long period. Increased activity noted in obtaining and combing the English clip while the civilian sector at home and for export remains very quiet.
Parents and Friends' Association of the Canberra Church of England Girls' Grammar School discussed keeping support for the school during difficult times. Speakers included H. Dock and Miss A. Mitchell on education goals, governance, and character development of pupils. The fete was set for October 19 with parent and friend involvement. Mr Dunbar showed Canberra scenes in natural colour and shared touring experiences of schools in Victoria and South Australia.
Commonwealth investigations show blanket prices rose beyond mill increases. Senator McLeay announced an order to fix prices at reasonable levels, noting defence demand limits domestic supply and a small rise in manufacturer costs since the wool marketing scheme began.
A special table at the Women's Handcraft Exhibition on Saturday afternoon August 3 will showcase non competitive items. Mrs Tillyard’s lace, a hand made table cloth and serviettes by French nuna owned by Mrs Hancock, and a five year old christening gown of Mrs Swan Canberra are among the exhibits. A description of non competitive pieces and their origin will accompany the display. Funds from a £21 donation by Mr Ally Nish for a knitting machine will go toward a flat type machine to knit scarves and pullovers. proceeds aid a sock knitting machine.
Flying Officer Desmond Sheen of Canberra was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross last May and received the decoration from the King during a visit to a Coastal Command aerodrome in London.
Sydney report says Patrick Gavin a 17 year old prisoner sentenced on June 4 for manslaughter of his father Berard Gavin 59 will be released Thursday or Friday. An offer to care for the lad and guarantees of good behavior have been made.
In a talk to air raid wardens Mr. Wren of the N E W Advisory Committee says absolute civilian protection from air bombs is impossible. He warns that funding full civilian protection would leave soldiers without sufficient equipment.
An advertisement touts Heen Zo as a three use remedy with internal for coughs colds and bronchitis a nasal antiseptic for catarrh and a throat gargle for sore throats. It recommends a two shilling bottle added to water for use.
A charity tennis day at Reid courts organized by Mrs Keage and Mrs Solly raised funds and featured prizes from Mire Keage won by Miss M Griffitha and Mrs McAllister. Canberra groups support hospital sewing, war savings plans, library donations, and Red Cross drives with substantial proceeds. Catholic activities include sport plans, a Saturday concert, and the annual Catholic Ball at Albert Hall with debutantes and augmented band.
The YWCA Canberra outlines a busy schedule including a card evening next Monday with bridge variants and crazy whist to raise funds for war efforts. A Handcraft Exhibition on August 3 will showcase war group work, spinning wheels, and a knitting machine to fund a new knitting machine.
A fragmented timetable lists 2FC and 3AR programs across the day including Essential Services News Daily Dozen Story racing and devotional segments. Notable entries include orchestral performances, opera company pieces, boxing, and stock quotations, reflecting a busy multi program lineup.
London reports trade contracted as war entry impacted figures for France’s trade. Imports and exports show steep declines from the previous year with exports down around nine to fourteen percent in the six months and overall values around pounds.
Printed and published by John Shakespeare for the Capital Prona of Australia. the Offices of the Comn trees, Braddon, Ceabermy.
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