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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 19, 1941
Page
2
An old advertisement touts HEENZO as a universal cough remedy. MEENSO is described as fast acting and safe for adults and children. The copy promises quick relief from coughs colds catarrh bronchitis sore throats and influenza and urges readers to order from local chemists or stores.
Readers are urged to consider shade and tone when selecting cosmetics. London cosmetics advertise fifteen Rouge and Lipstick shades, fifteen Powders, and a “Promiss of Loveliness” kit praised by experts for enhancing appearance.
The Griffith Tennis Club plans a Saturday night dance at Hotel Kingston with supper led by The Indite of the club. Harry James and his orchestra will provide the music. Several Canberra visitors and hotel guests are listed among attendees and locals host events at Ainslie Annslie Hotel and Welfare Hut functions.
Canberra events include Greek Day vegetable and cake donations to aid the appeal, with sales by the Red Cross. Other items cover a High School Parents and Citizens serial evening, Women's Hockey meeting, Ex-Students Dance funds for the war effort, Royal Canberra Golf Club dance, and a North Canberra Church fete profits for the Building Fund.
Miss Norma Gregory of Reid wed Mr. Thomas H. Gribble of Hall in a silver lame gown at St Andrew's Cathedral Forrest. Attendants included Joyce Gregory Margery Gregory and Marjorie Blunt. The couple's reception followed at Hotel Civic and they honeymooned in Melbourne.
His Majesty the King conferred an honorary C B E on Lieut General Alexander Papagos Commander in Chief of the Greek Army. General Papagos, about 55, has long supported the policy of the late General Metaxas and is known as a warm admirer of England.
The Victoria League Young Contingent plans a Canberra Drill Hall dance on Saturday March 2. Proceeds will be donated to the Canberra Bombing Relief Fund to aid relief efforts.
After fete sale at the Y W C A on Monday from 3 pm features jama novelties and children garments with afternoon tea and free admission. A jumble sale is planned for Friday April 4 with donations welcome. Open House Sundays from 3 pm offers games magazines wireless and writing room with tea at 3 pm and supper later.
A historical note records contributions to the British Bombing Relief Fund from Telopea Park School Narrabundah. It lists amounts including £1582 2 9 10 60 0 220 1904 4051, reflecting donors and timing.
A vintage ad extols attractive hands as a gateway to romance and marriage. It promotes Charmesan quid cream to smooth redness and dryness, claiming hands become clear and velvet soft, enhancing a woman’s allure.
Non sticky and non greasy lotion offered in large and small bottle sizes. Available everywhere by chemists, in chain stores and general retailers with sales tax included.
Ad copy claims Charmosan cream removes daily grime and dust from skin. It promises ease of use and gentle care, highlighting a smooth complexion and minimal residue for the user.
Charmosan cold cream 1/1 and 2/6 included. Boudoir jure 2.6 t with tax. Tubes 1/1 include tax. Sold everywhere by chemists drapers and stores including Shain Stores.
The ladies of the cake stall Mer damea Keane Niah Bird Mitchell and Gilbert have organized a musical afternoon today at 3 pm in Reid Methodist Hall. Proceeds go to the Autumn Appeal. Mrs Mitchell directs the programme and afternoon tea will be served.
The 2CA Women's Club announces an April 18 dance at Albert Hall to support club funds. Over six months the charity drive raised 627, with £47 10 donated to patriotic funds including a raffle for a ship prize of £25. Sewing circles donate to the British War Orphan Adoption Society and letters of appreciation arrive from the society and service members.
The Air Ministry reports most of last night passed without incident with only small scale activity over districts along the east coast of England and Scotland. A few bombs fell but caused little damage or casualties. London had no alert before midnight. In Merseyside a baby girl was found alive in a damaged cradle after rescuers dug through debris. her parents were killed.
The Crazy Whist evenings resume Tuesday at Ainglie Hall with winners eligible to compete for the aggregate prize.
Unclear OCR fragment mentions Dr Leonhardt and Vacuield with muddled phrases. Reads like a medical product claim or advertisement. Names and specific outcomes are not readable. cannot extract a clear event or value.
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