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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 31, 1940

Page

2

Visitor guests at Hotel Canberra during the week

Headquarter guests at Hotel Canberra included Mr. and Mrs. McIntosh of Sydney Mr. and Mrs. Bresle of Melbourne Mr. and Mrs. McGee of Sydney Miss Jardine of Bombala Mr. K W Robson of Sydney Mr. and Mrs. C Ogilvie of Sydney Mr. George Sable of Sydney Sir Marcus Clarke of Sydney and Mrs La Vernia Fuller of Sydney

Guesta Canberra McIntosh Sydney Bresle Melbourne McGee Mias Jardine Bombala K. W. Robson C. Ogilvie George Sable Marcus Clarke la Vernia Fuller

Visitors at Hotel Civic Canberra Week Guests List

Guests staying at Hotel Civic during the week include Miss D Inman of Yass Mr KR Stewart King of Melbourne Brigadier W E Smith of Sydney Mr and Mrs A T Dow of Sydney Mr J Gaylord of Melbourne Mr and Mrs T Y Lin of Sydney Mr and Mrs G E Walker of Sydney Mr and Mrs L D Price of Sydney and Mrs and Miss Jenkins of Ballarat.

Canberra Hotel Civic D. Inman Yass KR. Stewart King Melbourne W. E. Smith Sydney A. T. Dow J. Gaylord T. Y. Lin G. E. Walker L. D. Price and Mies Jenkins Ballarat

Social Round in Canberra features dances and events

The Eastern Suburbs Rugby Club plans social dances at Forrest bowling pavilion this Saturday. St Paul’s Church Canberra South and its Ladies Guild arrange the Flag Bridge at Hotel Kingston next Tuesday to aid building funds. Notable attendees and upcoming dances at Hotel Kingston Albert Hall WCA and YWCA are noted with prizes, transport, and a unique cinema screening announced for August.

Eastern Suburbs’ Rugby Union Football Club Forrest Bowling Pavilion Church Council Ladies’ Guild of St. Paul's Church Canberra South Hotel Kingston St. Paul's

Social Notes From Canberra And Surrounds

Visitors from Sydney and Mascot spent a few days in Canberra hosted by locals in Kingston and Forrest. Events included a ball for over 200 at the Third Battalion drill hall and a new Canberra Ladies Rifle Club practice at Duntroon. Proceedings featured engagements, socials, and farewells across the Canberra area with university and forestry connections noted.

Sydney wedding ties Miss Wilks and Mr Stewart

Miss Beryl Wilks of Sydney and Mr R Stewart of the F A A F Cap berra married at St Francis Church Paddington Sydney. The bride wore gold satin and roses. Attendants Miss Thelma Prennan and Miss Betty Naylor wore burgundy georgette with tulles. Best man Mr Jack Daley and groomman Mr Bert Capes. both groomsmen are ALF members.

Beryl Wilks Sydney R. Stewart F.A.A.F Capberra St. Francis Church Paddington Bird Thelma Prennan Betty Naylor Canberra Jack Daley Bert Capes Groomaman The ALF

Honest Self-Examination On Shin Health And Beauty

A fragment discusses assessing shin health and appearance with frank self inspection. It references a London institute booklet and cosmetic preparations linked to notable medical figures and protective endorsements.

Tee Innass of London Proscels Debet

Wedding at St John s Church Canberra Edith Gibson and Keith Sheehan Married

Edith Gibson eldest daughter of Mr John Gibson and the late Mrs Gibson Araluen and Keith Sheehan eldest son of Mr and Mrs Gerald Sheehan of Kamboh were married at St Johns Church of England Can berra on Saturday. The Ven Apchdeacon Robertson conducted the ceremony. Edith wore ivory satin with a tulle veil and orange blossom halo. Bridesmaid Mina Claire Grant wore mauve georgette and carried pale pink stocks and mauve pink sweet peas. Best man was Cecil Sheehan. The couple honeymooned in Sydney and will reside in Canberra.

St John’s Church of England Canberra Edith John Gibson Gibson Araluen Keith Gerald Sheehan Kamboh Robertson Mina Claire Grant Cecil Sheehan Sydney

Inter church events and local meetings noted in Canberra column

The associ ates' club held a general meeting with officers elected including President Mrs Toy and Secretary Mrs Moss. An inter church pedal is planned at the YWCA on Friday evening with a varied programme. Sydney wedding of Prosser and Mr Cunningham scheduled for Monday in St. Joseph's chapel. Canberra activities include a Canberra Ladies Choir concert at the YWCA with about 100 attendees and several local contributors.

Forrest Tennis Club Kingston C. Conron Jackson R. Bennett Miss Mildenhall G. Holden Miss Parker Albert Hall Canberra Yass Captain's Flat Queanbeyan Wagga Henadhke Associates’ Club Toy Field Mra. Hosking Moss Mirs. Thomas Mra. Brack Mesdamegg Boékenstein Hoskins Roper Y.W.C.A Phil Furley Mins Prosser K. Cunningham St. Joseph's St. Hunter's Hill Misa Prosser Alnshie Blackfriars Demonstration School Sydney Fance A.C.T M North Bourne Suneday B. Piper W. Hunt Marjorie Harry Welsh Milas Houston Mitchell Edwards

Young Contingent plans Canberra Grammar dance for overseas relief

Four youthful hostesses Miss Joy Edwards Miss Sheaife Miss Thomas and Miss Hayes organize a dance and bridge party at Canberra Grammar School Hall next Saturday. The event aims to raise funds for the League Overseas Club supporting fighting forces abroad with entertaining novelties and activities.

Joy Edwards Jean Sheaife Joan Thomas Peggy Hayes Canberra Grammar School League Overseas Club Fighting Forces

YWCA Activities Include Bridge Night and Handcraft Show

The YWCA Bridge Club plans a Flag Bridge Evening on Friday August 16 to raise funds for the Overseas Hut appeal. A Handcraft Exhibition follows on Saturday with competitive and noncompetitive sections plus a ballroom dance demonstration by Mr and Mrs Jimmy O Halloran. Proceeds fund a knitting machine for the War Work Group Red Cross and Comforts Fund.

Y.W.C.A. Bridge Club Yw.c.a Y.W.C.A Jimmy O'Halloran Red Crops and Comforts Fund

HEENZO cough remedy promises quick relief and savings

An advertisement touts HEENZO as a fast acting cough remedy for coughs colds bronchitis sore throats and more. It claims a two shilling bottle yields a pint for all the family and urges readers to order from local chemists or stores.

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Court martial proposed for French leaders and allies

The Minister for Justice backs a special court for war guilt trials to be chosen for political independence. Arraignments include Daladier Gamelin Ra Naud Blum Pierre Cot La Chambre Mandel with only one likely to face death. others face life detention and seizure of German and Italian property ordered at war start has been rescinded.

Vichy MS Daladier General Gamelin M. Raynaud M. Blum M. Pierre Cot M. la Chambre M. Mandel

Red Cross Canberra Division Acknowledges Donations

The Canberra Division of the Red Cross Society lists contributions received from the Social Committee and staff at the Solar Observatory and other supporters. The total amount acknowledged equals £4055 11 1 after prior receipts of £4081 8 1 and £160 0 0.

Canberra Red Cross Society Btaff Solar Observatory

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