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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 01, 1940

Page

3

Canberra Flower Show Displays Fine Varied Blooms

The Canberra Horticultural Society held a final monthly exhibition at Albert Hall with a large visitor turnout. Dahlias annuals and roses were praised along with decorative chrysanthemums. Mr White spoke on plant diseases and control measures while judging proceeded. Awards honored numerous chrysanthemum and bowl entries. a later note mentions upcoming events and visitors to Canberra.

Canberra Horticultural Society Albert Hall Phe Turner Adelaide Government House White Kant Council For Scientfic Research Canberra Gardens Mr. White Messrs Hobday Scott and Allnce

Canberra social notes highlight visits and parties at Hotel Civic

Consul-General of Italy Sig ft A Mamavilella stays at Hotel Canberra. Mr Vernon Anderson and Miss voi te visit Canberra and stay at Hotel Civic. Attendees include The Governor and Lady Gowrie party and guests at the Tons of Money show at Albert Hall.

Italy Sigft A. Mamavilella Canberra Vernon Anderson Miss Foarte Sydney Questa Civic Governorial Lady Gowrie Hin Tear South Australia Wyel Barclay-Harvey Howe Alet Hall Albert Hall Anne Fuhrman Joan Bale Lella Ramsay Frances Saunders Gwen Lomax Betty Woodger Pauline Black

Canberra University Association urged to affiliate with women council

Mrs. C. 8. Daley president of Canberra Branch of the National Council of Women urged the University Association to affiliate and be represented on the Council. She said the Council aims to improve serial pictures shown in Australian theatres at children's matinees and to replace crime ridden content with brighter life themes. The matter was left to the incoming committee.

Charles le M. Allen Canberra Melbourne le M. Allen R. R. Clayton Ginninderra Mra I. H. Baird Weetangerra Mra. Holman Forrest Canberra University Association The National Council of Women C. 8. Daley University Association Council of Women

Canberra Kennel Club to Stage Inaugural Show May 11

The Canberra and District Kennel Club plans a special Saturday meeting at Hotel Kingston to organize the inaugural show at Kingston Park on May 11. President Dr. L W Nott explains exhibitors may enter without NSW Kennel Board registration if allowed by the schedule. Dr. Noll notes waivers by the Kennel Board of Control and BKSA rules. Secret ary J F Grins dale says Sydney judge Mr. J J K Dwyer will adjudicate. Donation from H Johnson of Hotel Civic aids sub funds.

Canberra Kingston Kingston Park L. W. Nott N.S.W. Kennel Board of Centrol K Bsa Kennel Board of Control Noll J. F. Grinsdale J. J. K. Dwyer Pof Sydney H. Johnson Hotel Civic

King George Extends Governor General Term to 1941

London report states His Majesty the King has approved extending Lord Gowrway’s term as Governor General through February 1941. The decision affects official leadership during the ongoing governance period in the empire.

London King George Lord Gnrlway

Health Minister Pushes Hospital Tax in Sydney

The Acting Health Minister Mr. Primrose urged a special tax to fund hospitals after speaking in Sydney. He said the tax idea has not gone to Cabinet and he is reviewing hospital finances, especially subsidies from the government, while noting a voluntary contribution scheme has begun to show results.

Sydney Lithgow Mr. Primrose Primrose

Damages Awarded in Share Case in Sydney Court

In the Supreme Court at Sydney on Tuesday the jury awarded damages to the plaintiff Robert Gilroy Pols in a dispute over shares in Australian and New Zealand Theatres Ltd. The case against Hymn Miller stemmed from no actual transaction in the share matter.

Sydney Robert Gilroy Pols Hymn Miller Supreme Court Ta Dey Ebedgedey Reape Out Aglea Australian and New Zealand Theatres Ltd

Scrap Iron Export Not Prohibited Says Government

The government sees no immediate risk of scrap iron shortages and will not ban export at this stage. Minister Sir Frederick Stewart says non ferrous metals are treated differently and outlines plans to conserve supplies by avoiding waste and extending campaigns to save fats bones rag paper and newsprint.

Frederick Stewart My Frederick Stewart Wun Jifi Waterhide Wo Federation Frederick Trete

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