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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 27, 1940
Page
4
The Piremen's Social and Reeve- Club hosted a successful dance at the Fire Station last week with about 100 attendees. The event featured a specially prepared four and was praised as the best in Canberra. Another dance is planned for Friday evening at the Fire Station to raise funds for Sister Tait and the Hospital and Ambulance Queen.
Among week guests at Hotel Ainslie were Miss M. Blackwell of Victoria Mr and Mrs G Wilmott of Brisbane Mr and Mrs F Moore of Brisbane Mr and Mrs Bush of Melbourne Miss Boote of Sydney Miss M Trevaskis of Shepparton Miss Dorothy McLeod of Glen Innes Mrs A M Lanse of Victoria Miss J Harne of Sydney Miss M Reuicliffe of Sydney and Mr H MacArthur of Brighton le Sands.
Canberra guests from Sydney Melbourne Tasmania and New South Wales attend dances golf outings and charity events at Hotel Civic Kingston and Amalie. Visitors include Miss Roma Lung Mr and Mrs Dwyer and Dr Ewan Peters. Queen of Commerce fundraising ties to Pegsy McLean carnival at Kingston.
The Rev Arthur and Miss Marle Wheen of Canberra wed at Keld Methodist Church. The bride wore white moire taffeta with seed pearl bodice and tulle veil. Bridesmaid Miss Elsie Butters of Sydney led the procession. The couple depart for the Blue Mountains on honeymoon and plan a future Geelong home.
Y W C A notes list household employment classes at Telopeas Park School starting next week with Monday 7 15 pm and Tuesday 2 48 pm times. The free sessions run weekly for employed or interested girls, with ingredients supplied. Also a boys and girls party at the Y W C A Saturday at 2 30 pm with free admission and a tea. Hockey and Red Cross spinning wheel programs announced with contact details. International Club meets Sundays with Mr Birman of Poland speaking on Southeastern Europe.
The Manly Far West Children's Home director Drummond appeals for ongoing funds to treat ALF overseas veterans and local children. Since January 1 about 90 children were brought for treatment with 63 still needing special care. A concert at Albert Hall on Saturday April 1 will raise money. banking branches and reserved/ unreserved seats are listed with prices.
The Cankerra pool, normally closed at the end of the swimming season, remained open through the hot spell. Due to weather and public demand, the Department of the Interior decided to reopen the baths until further notice.
Yehudi Menuhin and Mrs Yehudi Menuhin will leave for Australia tomorrow with their baby amid a vacation trip. The visit to primorkhy intended is a vacation but Menuhin will give occasional concerts.
Advertisement touts Heenzo concentrate to mix with water for a pint dose costing two shillings. Claims rapid relief from coughs colds catorrh croup bronchitis and sore throats. Endorses suitability for all ages and availability through chemists and stores.
A dubious health ad urges readers to study their shin for flaws and follow London doctor Francely Debst’s promised beauty regimen. It touts a world famed shin specialist and endorsements by the medical profession to sell a branded lineup.
A dense schedule lists morning and evening programs across music talks news and live performances. It notes guests, orchestras, show content from 6 AM to late night, with multiple interludes and station identifications, mentioning topics like politics, livestock, and local showground events.
A Commonwealth Bureau of Statistics report shows food prices rose overall in February, up 1 percent in Victoria and New South Wales, 12 percent in Tasmania, 18 percent in Boule Age tria, 8 percent in Western Australia, and 0.6 percent in Queensland. The weighted average fell slightly from January despite higher food costs.
A grass fire broke out yesterday near the Murrumbidgee River at Cole and swept toward Cotter Road. It damaged several properties including McMurtry and Lee estates. Officials and volunteers fought the blaze under nightfall with efforts continuing.
STATE LOTTERY SYDNEY Tweedy lists major prizes with first prize ticket No 3487 Pant Swodivate Huenbett apo Sydney Apeond pele No 85060 Jack Shon Syndicate T Webb Probable party Pavel Homebush Third prize No 656M8 Syndicate T Swindelle Fourth prize No 132 A Wistess Leigh NSW Lottery No Wit to be drawn Sunday morning Prohibition in Berlin trains and motor cars banned for holidays in city parks in Berlin on Monday.
Penny Post item notes service times for Raseouil and Essential Services with timestamps 2BL 6.30 and 725, detailing daily offerings and duties in a brief news snippet.
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