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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 01, 1946

Page

4

DUTCH LUNCH-HOUR RECITAL AT ALBERT HALL

Pupils from Tulopes Park Seno will perform a tunchehawr programme with Albert Hull conducting the junior choir and M Tully Cup at Gowsburg Bin. Ragilah folk songs, Master Terry Wynn violin solo, and a primary school verse speaking choir will be heard. The event is part of CRALA and will include juvenile ball for St Guriniopher's ward at Albert Hall Monday night.

Tulopes Park Albert Hull Hiv M. Tully Gowsbugn Goulburn Terry Wynn Kevin Day

SISTER NORA McDONALD War Nurse Service Story

Sister Nora McDonald distinguished service as a war nurse with the Queen Alexandria Imperial Nursing Service. She returned to Canberra, lived with Brigadier Warren McDonald, and later sailed from England bound for the Middle East. Her career spanned operations in Africa, the Middle East, and Norway before her final return to Australia amid wartime convoys and Allied efforts.

Sehrom Queen Alexandria Imperial Nursing Service Laster Neve McDonald Canberran Warren Mea McDonald Milge Inal Raponna Op U Mh Canberra Hospital Hing- Wat England Orton Middle East Atria Paloma Tna Spa Iin Sne Roynea Erarane Helbad Norway Geren Tailors Pescado Belgium Holland McDoneld Enus Tom Byd Akrnaey Arigeaier McBone Het Hallaaya Rev Bey

YWCA Notes and Activities Aimed at Members

Mrs TC Davis, longtime YWCA patron, will host a reception with board and committee members on Monday at 10:80. A hockey league dance, dramatic group meeting, and pottery lawn display mark term activities. upcoming sports fixtures list numerous matches at Acton and various courts with referees named and several vacancies for players.

Y.W.C.A Mra. TC. Davis YWCA Gymmnanium Spm

Money saving cough remedy advertised by multiple names

An early 20th century style advertisement touts Heenzo cough remedy and Hiken-10 concentrate as money saving cold relief. It lists several names and praises quick relief, urging readers to mix with water to create a pint of remedy.

Harry Lauder Gladys Moverieff Petar Daw Win Mahoney

Economist to Speak on Australian Wool Future

Canberra University College lecturer Mr J G Wilson will address the Canberra Branch of the Economic Society at the College on Monday evening. His subject is The Economic Future of Australian Wool.

Economic Society J. G. Wilson Canberra University College Canberra

Night Basketball Lineup For Tonight

Basketball matches scheduled tonight include Bt facing Patrick's and St Christos Sher'n at 7 30 pm while Royaly meets Barton at 1 1 pm High plays others with hockey at 4 30 pm and TWCA vs Warataha at 9 pm practice sessions noted.

Patrick's St. Christos Sher'n Royaly Barton High TWCA Warataha Pracilen Rumen

Townsend Moore Wedding Ties Canberra Couple

The wedding was held at St John’s Church Canberra on Saturday for Richard Nell Townsend and Elizabeth Courtney Moore. Townsend is Younger son of Mr and Mrs A F Townsend of National Circuit Forrest and Elizabeth is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Courtney Moore of Queanbeyan. Bridesmaids were Miss Lyle Moore and Miss Betty Townsend. The reception followed at Hotel Canberra.

Townsend—Moore St. John's Churh Canberra Richard Nell’ Townsend Townsend A. F. Townsend National Circuit Forrest Elizabeth Courtney Moore Courtney Moore Queanbeyan Lyle Moore Sinter Betty Townsend

Charm powder promises youth and allure in vivid claims

The ad copy extols a facial powder’s ability to shave years from appearance, boasting burdues and conceals flaws while boosting charm. It frames aging as vanishable, promising observers praise and a fresher look that seems ten years younger.

Murmir

Charmosan Face Powder Review Sparks Local Buzz

A fragmented note from a vintage ad page highlights Charmosan face powder amid bold color names such as Lovellast, Rachel, Naturvile, and Pechs Sun Tan. Mentions price cues like 2/6 and 1/3, with emphasis on widespread availability and popularity.

Canberra Diary Flight Plans and Farewell Events

Brigadier Schriiber and Lady Clive are due to leave Australia for England on the Marlbrooks from Melbourne soon. Legacy Club dinner Friday hosts Mr and Mrs Acton and the Busts of Honour at a farewell by officers of the Translation Department at the Bow Pavilion. They will settle in Melbourne near Hammond. Canberra visits included the minister for the Netherlands and Baroness farewell luncheon, and guests from Sydney and Melbourne attended various events. Local clubs and veterans hosted openings and socials with thanks to notable attendees and visitors.

Brigadier Schriiber Lady Clivera Australia Rgland B.A. Marlbrooks Melbourne Legacy Club Netherlands Avranen Beulah Bolton Victoria Lasgue New South Wales Elstar Mia Nelli Bolton Virltad Canberra Canberra League Manuha Nn Cantberra Kmner

Sauntry Women’s Association Opens Conference in Town Hall

Sydney bulletin notes the 24th annual Sauntry Women’s Association conference to open tomorrow night in the town hall with Australian president Vara Hy Ghadarta. Sixty five motions include urging protection for wool industry and higher taxes on artificial shreа. The Government pressed to ensure good water supply for country towns.

Sydney Sauntry Women's Association Vara Hy Ghadarta UFC

Industrial Board hearing on Decatur labor request

An Industrial Board session at Ladue Road heard applications from the Wotkert Union seeking awards covering December. witnesses including Edmund Haswid Brogan and Wills Grant described bakery workers’ schedules, with requests for wage and hour adjustments and holiday pay.

Ladue Tbe Indus Hlaltn M. Latour Inter Bealth Rvanwort Wotkert’ Union Bryant Edmund Haswid Brogan Vane Wyam Nsw Hulaayr Brogan Ali Amas Wills Grant Bateers Dietributors Carters Mona Grant Midh Anna

Disappearance leads to arrest over jewel from Melbourne

A young woman was arrested in connection with the missing pendant valued at £320. A wrapped parcel, sent from Melbourne to Sydney last month, is under investigation as part of the case.

Melbourne Connecion Sydney Aga

No New Food Ration Books Announced for June

Melbourne reports that June will not see new food ration books issued. Director of Rationing Mr J B Pammines confirmed that intact pages from existing books may be used, with no firm decision on extending rationing beyond December. The government will review the food situation before any longer term actions.

Melbourne J. B Pammines

Pigeon Race Prize Attracts 2300 Amid Global Interest

A 2300 prize looms for a pigeons race linking Mur Hwabah to Brainy with about 2006 entrants anticipated. Australia’s two major racing associations will stage the event, promising a swift journey with a top flyer completing the distance in roughly one hour or less.

Stoney Tisiday Pikson Mur Hwabah Brainy Tein Australia Mucciitumbel

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