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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 19, 1940
Page
4
Nearly 100 ladies attended the card and social afternoon at the Hotel Kingston. The event was arranged by the Griffith Stall, a group taking part in the bazaar. The hostess for the occasion was Mr. G Ma honey.
The Northbourne Tennis Club prepares a Friday function at the Hotel Civic with a committee to ensure success. Supper will be served and Wally Higgs and his orchestra provide the music.
A Canberra general meeting of the Victoria League will be held at the Canberra Hotel on Monday at 3 pm with afternoon tea and volunteer call for war work. The St Pauls Ladies Guild plans a bridge afternoon at Hotel Wellington on July 2 to fund the Ball on July 18 at Albert Hall. The North Canberra Church of England Women’s Guild hosts a final crazy whist night at Ainslie Hall. A Canberra Legacy Club card evenings are planned for Forrest Bowling Club on June 28 and later dates. Lieut Colonel Dunworth M C to wed Catherine Twomey at St Johns Enoggera on June 24. Sewing machines offered for patriotic work. volunteers urged to contact Mrs J W Ashton. Peggy Woodward and Frederick Ordiah wedding at Sydney. reception not held at Hotel Carlton. short honeymoon at Blue Mountains. A Canberra Croquet Club season closes with trophy presentations by Lady Whiskard. Various residents stay at Hotel Canberra and Hotel Ainslie for social events. St Johns Women’s Guild holds travel talk on London. Work Stall meeting Friday at Rectory. bridge party at Hotel Ainslie on June 27.
Social items list visitors and holidays across Canberra Melbourne Sydney and coastal towns. Mr and Mrs W Harker stayed at Hotel Civic. Miss Joyce Clydesdale plans Canberran holiday. Mr and Mrs Palmer holidaying in Melbourne. the Peakes visited Canberra staying at Hotel Canberra. Mrs Gourgaud and daughters motored to Sydney. Mrs Murphy returned from Acton after school break. Mrs Baird plans to escape Canberra winter visiting Victoria. Dr J Holmes to Melbourne for new health post. Miss M Bennett leaves for annual holidays. Mrs M Ryan departs Canberra after near decade at Hotel Wellington. Martha Good now in charge of Hotel Wellington. Sydney visitors to Canberra Mr H Ivans and Mrs Evans stayed at Hotel Wellington. Engagement announced between Ruth Clade and Douglas Cameron.
An advertisement touts Heenzo as a fast acting cough remedy suitable for adults and children. It claims a two shilling bottle yields one pint of medicine for coughs colds bronchitis throat pain and influenza, urging readers to order from their nearest chemist.
Mrs. Camp Clarke organizes the Womens Handcraft Exhibition to raise funds for a sock knitting machine for the YWCA War effort. It will be held August 3 at the YWCA with tea in the Lady Hopetoun room and displays in the gymnasium. Admission is 2 shillings, including tea and exhibitor entry. proceeds go to Red Cross and Canberra Welfare Committee.
Y W C A notes list dancing classes and meetings for this week and upcoming dates. Highlights include Mr J O Halloran’s dancing class on Thursday, a Causeway Girls Club dance tonight for war refugee appeal, and a War Time Appeal total of £115 raised. Committees plan a Tuesday meeting, July 28 card evening, and August 2 annual meeting.
Australian players Ken Adamson and Arthur Bone told the Australian Associated Press that they and the Americans were outclassed by Japan in the International three match tournament in Tokyo.
An advertisement promotes a booklet "Promise of Loveline" by Innes of Landon and Dr Francis Debat claiming simple honest skin care rules. It touts skin health preparations endorsed by the British medical profession and available from an unspecified source.
The hospital auxiliary operates a canteen from 10 a.m. to noon offering tea, fruit, and beverages for outpatients. The next monthly auxiliary meeting is scheduled at the Fire Station in Manuia.
A Football Club dance occurred Saturday at Hotel Kingston with about 100 attendees. The club plans another dance in the near future.
Printed and published by Christopher John Shakespeare for the Federal Capital Press of Australia Ltd. at the Office of the Company, Mart Street, Braddon, Canberra.
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