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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Mar 13, 1940

Page

2

Social Round in Canberra Brings Cadet Dance Highlights

The Royal Military College Cadets hosted a Social Round at the College on Saturday. Guests included Miss Lorna Williams and others, with notable visitors such as Mr and Mrs Posner of Melbourne and Mr and Mrs Packer of Sydney arriving by air to attend events and inspect the Canberra scene.

The Royal Military College Lorna Williams Jose Thornber Sheil South Sheila, Jones Nude Cook Judy Yandel Pat Hewson Joan Hatfield Lorna Pare Joan Parker Jens Shepherd Civic Mra. Posner Melbourne Alan Woolf Mra. Ingham Sydney A. Edmunds Inverell Mra. Bell Briadance E. Humphrey Bunci Br. Weaver Penahurat Canberra FL Packer Packer Daily Telegraph Hotel BR. W. Dalton London Mra. Yeomans Watson Mra. Compton Mra. Lyons A, Rb.thompson AH McCall George Hretnall Croydon Palm Sundast St. Paul's Church Canberra South Sacred Muse Mra. G. Thaomas Mra Grattan Willis Ming A. Bird A. Fisher Arnildale M. Maackay Addeboyle BH. Mander Adelaide Gibson CG Piper Ant FR Cane Miss Flower Mise F. Dalgheish Malbourne H. W Henshwood Port Kembin W.'n Ashton J. W. Ashton Currong Street Reid TWCA Lady Hopetoun Melbourne Grammar Scool Miss Ashton T. Whiting

Queen Sitter Tait Dominates Me Avern Coconection Vote Night

The Hospital and Ambulance Queen Sitter Tait received many votes at the Me Avern Coconection event held at Wehey at Seaheon. Over 100 attended as evening novelties debuted. Dances Blickout Stroll and Blogfried Line-up were demonstrated by Mr. J. O Halloran and his pupils.

Sitter Tait Wehey J. O'Halloran

HEENZO Nasal Remedy Ad Promises Quick Relief

An advertisement touts HEENZO as a nasal antiseptic for clearing catarrh and head colds. It claims instant relief for sore throats with a gargle and promotes the product as easy to make and cost saving.

Farewell Parties Highlight Wesley Ladies Society Events

Canberra society notes farewell for Mrs P J Blagg leaving for Melbourne at Mrs J McMetl home. The group includes multiple members and plans a Causeway Hall sale, dance classes, and demonstrations of overseas dances. Nearby events cover a Y W A fete at Canberra House, hotel dances, and a St Pauls Guild bridge night for charity.

P. J. Blagg Basa Gardens Griffith Canberra Melbourne Mra. J. McMetl Mra R. T. Why Mra. Wright Freemar Mra. Rendle Mra. Reynolds F. O'Sul Wealey Van Traynor Naylor Peefe Potter Scott Cahill Lynch Adama Junie Sale Causeway Hall St. Paul's

Social items deadline moved to 6 pm Tuesday

The editor notes social items for the Wednesday page must be submitted by 6 pm Tuesday due to wartime work pressures. This tightens the usual deadline and affects timely publication of society notices.

RA F Dance and Community Events at Duntroon

A Number 8 Bomber Squadron dance at Hotel Civic drew over 150 attendees with Miss Weggy McLean crowned Queen of Commerce, part of the proceeds aiding the Queen Competition. A Saturday War Relief dance followed with similar success. A Moonlight Picnic and Community Singing is planned for Sunday with a barbecue and War Run proceeds. An Albert Hall event featured rugby discussions with notable attendees including Mr Williams and Mr Woodger, president of the ACT Rugby Union.

Duntroon Hotel Civic Air Force Weggy McLean Queen of Commerce The RAAB Albert Hall Harold Williams Mex Williams Woo Woodger Wiliams A.C.T. Rugby Union J. A. Carradus Mins Joy Carradus C. O. Andrews J. F. M. Traydon Mra DO. K. Rodgers Basil Burdett Missey Jown Betty and Audrey Woodger

Y W C A Notes and Events Update

Y W C A notes list upcoming meetings and club activities. Finance and executive committees meet on Thursday and Friday, with other board and militia sessions noted. A children party is planned for March 30 with pony rides and tea. Dressmaking classes may resume weekly if enough interest is shown. International Club activities run Sundays from 7 30 pm to 9 30 pm. Dancing classes feature two new routines on Monday. Crazy Whist evening supports the Lady Gowrie War Fund next Monday at German House with supper.

Thursaday Thurasay House Board of Directors Milita’ Council Vern Brittain Lin Yutang Margret Simenon Kelly Pencarrow Nellie Sealan Punset Lady Fortescue Misa Bose Streeter Aldrich Y.W.C.A Miss Chapman W.C.A Y.W.C.A. International Club World Fellowship Committee Canberra O'Halloran Canberra Women's Hockey Association Lady Gowrie War Fund Gorman House

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