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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 18, 1941
Page
3
An ad promotes MRENZO for internal use against coughs colds and influenza. HEENgo nasal drops are offered as a throat soothing antiseptic with nightly use. The pitch includes a warning about concentrated HEENZO and family cough remedies for misults amdition.
The Reid Tennis Club held its twelfth annual dance at Mazonic Hall with good attendance. President C Cox presented the cup from Easter championships won by Fred Lawler’s orchestra provided music. Mrs G Welch organized the Ladies’ Auxiliary event at Hotel Canberra. A picture night at Canberra Theatres raised over £50 for the Victoria League Mobile Canteen Fund, attended by Lord Gowrie and the Lady Gowrie.
The Canberra Victoria League funds a mobile canteen for Britain with ongoing appeals. A Government House reception hosted by Lord and Lady Gowrie will feature a special bridge event and poker, with tables reserved by telephoning Mrs J A Carrodus or Mrs K Fraser. Donations listed include Canberra Grammar School and various local clubs and individuals.
Canberra clubs host a Trophy Afternoon at the Social Round Bridges Club and a flag bridge afternoon at the YWCA on Saturday July 5 to aid the YWCA Service Appeal. Various classes and open house hours for forces, dancing, badminton, and basketball fixtures are listed with schedules and participant details.
Canberra social pages list the St Johns Ladies Guild meeting at the W C A, Hospital Auxiliary at Beauchamp House, and a Crazy Whist evening at Hotel Kingston to aid the St Christophers Building Fund. Rugby Union dances at Hotel Kingston draw 120 guests. various classes, dances, and fundraisers are noted with Red Cross and A C T service activities and weekly stalls supporting War relief efforts.
Fragmentary OCR text includes a reference to Clinton-Williams and a firm name. The readable portion suggests a notice or formal communication from a Ltd entity, indicating a matter related to services or ownership. No clear event, date, or location is identifiable.
Slogan filled promo copy touts Charmoagan quick dry hand cream to protect against windburn peeling redness rawness dryness and soreness in winter. Testimonial notes hands previously worsened by cold now feel protected and treated year round.
An advertisement touts Charmosan hand lotion with non greasy feel in small and large bottles. It claims wide availability including chain stores and retailers.
Wrinkles stand firm as people use regular massage with Charmosan cold cream to tone skin and refresh muscles, seeking to slow lines and preserve youth through consistent care.
Fragmentary notice notes chemists, drapers and stores across chains with mentions of tubes bylaw actions and a date of February 6. Readable context shows local shop involvement and regulatory language.
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