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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 26, 1941
Page
3
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Canberra events report a busy period with dances at Hotel Kingston and Hotel Canberra, concerts by Hamilda Millett and others, first aid classes planned at the Canberra Fire Station, and fundraising for Greek Day Appeal and Red Cross. Also noted are tennis club gatherings, religious talks, and a charity tournament in Manuka.
A promotional piece touts hands as a key attraction in romance and marriage. It claims attractive hands signal desirability and potential love while endorsing Charmasan liquid cream hand lotion to remove redness and dryness for clear, soft hands.
An advertisement promotes Charmosan hand lotion in a large bottle and a small bottle, noting grease and sale tax. The text suggests availability in chemists shops and chain stores with nationwide distribution.
A social media remark describes a ritual using a product called Charmosan cord cream for a three minute facial cleanse. It claims to remove daily residue and “dua” from the skin and pores, presenting a beauty routine as a grand idea.
Cold cream products Charmosan 1/1 and 2/6 Boudoir jars 2/8 and Tubes 1/1 are sold everywhere by chem, tata, drapers and stores. Includes sales tax and lists Chaln Sturea as included.
Y W C A notes remind Bridge Club members of a trophy afternoon today at 2 30 pm and weekly Monday bridge classes. Friday April 4 brings a Jumble Bale at 11 am and a members social evening by invitation only.
The wedding of Misa Ivy Dunstan and W John Welch was held at St Andrew’s Presbyterian Cathedral with Rev. Hent officiating. The bride wore Magnolia lace and tulle, pearls and a pendant, with bridesmaids Gladys Soyce and Evelyn Welch in blue and pink moire. After a reception in Canberra and a dance at Forrest Bowling Pavilion, the couple departed for a honeymoon to Katoomba.
Grace Eggleton of Sydney and Leading Aircraftsman James Baker visited Canberra on their annual southern districts tour. They stayed at Hotel Wellington with Mr. and Mrs. P. A. Heffernan of Croydon and enjoyed a restful Canberra holiday. Gwen Ryan of Acton returned after a fortnight in Sydney. Mr. and Mrs. Eggleton, with Mrs A Welch of Sydney, spent a few days in the capital. The Wellington hosted guests including Mr. and Mrs. Winn of Ashfield who remained a week.
An early 20th century style ad touts Heenzo as a universal cough and cold remedy. It claims rapid improvement from the first dose and suggests it is suitable for adults and children, sold by chemists and stores.
Fragmentary medical note urges removing the blood cause as the only path to cure and lasting relief. It highlights pain, suffering, and the need for decisive action to address the underlying source.
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