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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 07, 1939
Page
2
An old advertisement touts Heenzo as the best cough remedy money can buy. It claims a two shilling bottle helps chest throat and cold ailments, with instructions to mix a pint or add a two shilling concentrate for rapid relief and antiseptic mouthwash uses.
Arrangements are complete for the Tradon and Labour Council Ball to be held at the Albert Hall on Friday night with O'Brierrs drones run supplying music and a mix of modern and old time dances. The Red Cross Society has been actively organizing classes a First Aid group led by Mrs Jularow and another meeting at the Baby Hyatt Centre in Manwku starting Thursday June 22. Vacancies exist in this class and members may enroll with secretary Mrs dT Burphenann Melbourne Avenue Deki. Mrs J Fo Murphy of Attonta oversees the First Aid Group at the Civic Centre and Mrs CG Mile organizes a class at Puntroon.
Social notes from Canberra describe a Consul General for China dinner at Hotel Canberra with Prime Minister and other dignitaries, plus a Royal Golf Club dance, singling out many hosts and guests. Other items cover church weddings, charity events, club gatherings, and preparations for Silver Jubilee activities.
The YWCA announces a general member meeting next Wednesday at 2 15 pm. The Child Study Group meets at 7 45 pm with papers from Sydney available. The Charme School convenes next Tuesday at 7 00 pm for hair care and styling demos. The Girl Council gathers weekly at 7 30 pm. June 10 finds a Meneteen meeting at 8 00 am. A party is planned for June 18 in honor of council members and volunteers. Committee and brass group meetings are set for June 14 and 15 respectively.
At Hotel Civic a list of guests includes Mr and Mrs, Williams of Sydney, Mr and Mrs Pikes of Midway, Mr and Mrs Hi V. Mathieson of Melbourne, Mr Mathieson of Melbourne, Mr G. Ingford of Sydney, Mr A. J. Matpana of Sydney, Mr J. Hughes of Longford, J. J. Kelly of Wangaratta, Miss Olea Kahn of Sydney, Dr Norris of Melbourne, Mr M. Roberts of Sydney, Miss Considh of Sydney, Bre Diller of Manly, J. Dodds of yd nay, Mr and Mrs W. Muguire of Moaman, Captain and Mrs Lepee man of Melbourne, Dr and Mrs Staf ford of Kitnabety Bay, Mr and Mrs Ianaca of St Leonards, G. H. Barton of Sydney, and Mrs J. T. Smith of Sydney.
A sale of second hand goods will be held at Pals Church after noon on Saturday afternoon to supplement Mrs. E W Parkes home effort. Afternoon tea will be served.
George Campbell of Canbern held a May birthday party with Jim as guest of honor at the Albert stall on Monday evening. After supper dancing and garney were enjoyed. Mr HH Johnston hotel manager spoke for the hotel staff. Miss Haynes of Thorn Vic toris is the guest of Mrs Aaron and is recovering from hospital stay. Mrs G Winnictt and Miss Y Winnicot of Geelong attend as guests of Mrs Ashton. Printed and published by ChF John Shakeepeare Capital Press of Australia.
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