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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 05, 1948
Page
4
Readers are invited to explore a new line of Ehinnse Napery crafted by skilled Chinese artisans. The ad touts confidence in the quality and mentions refreshed ranges across ten styles, with retail emphasis at JB Yuunea and Mramian centres.
A damaged archival snippet mentions mothers, gifts like jackets and accessories, and a stray price reference for a beeve rine item. The torn text references Canberra and Finchley and Sydney, with a suggestion to choose a Royal Beaverine item, and remarks about villagers and silky women.
A fragmented report notes stockings and slippers popular among shoppers at a city centre outlet. Mentions are unclear but implies availability issues and fashion styles for winter wear. Specific places or dates are illegible.
The report lists multiple visitors and official trips to Canberra from New Zealand and Australia. It mentions the High Commissioner, Miss McKensa, Mrs. Park, and Dr. Arthur Burrows among others, with notes on weather and travel plans, including a return to Canberra and stay at Hotel Canberra.
Readers are informed of a lively Canberra social page with a Harvey party for former service personnel, fundraisers by the Women’s Auxiliary and hospital branches, a Canberra University Association meeting, a Braddon Church concert, and a film evening benefiting At Patrick’s School.
Greta questions Patricia about a skin cream promising clear youthful skin. Tempting claims tout Creme Charmasan as the most wonderful, gentle solution to hide flaws, reduce blemishes, and restore a soft white radiance.
A fragmented sale note lists vague powder names and fashion terms, suggesting a catalog snippet. The text references charmed powders, romanticized brand terms like Naturelle and Poche, and a cryptic price cue 2/4 while mentioning careworn fashion phrasing. The garbled OCR shows an adish feel rather than a clear item.
The Princess plans a royal visit to London on Tuesday to inspect units of the Women's Royal Ancillary Corps in Britain. The trip aims to bolster duties and showcase support for the corps and Great Britain.
The YWCA outlines autumn activities including an opening ceremony at 2:30 PM by Mr J Barel, varied plans to attract buyers, and a drive to support Catherrn's quota for National YWCA Work. A Mothers Day tea at 2:30 PM, a Girls Council gathering, and a Mount Ainslie and Black Mountain outing are scheduled for May 10 to 12 with a bike hike and a drumline show. Members are urged to submit names for the tea and attend drill hall practices at 6:30 PM.
Mire Ion defeats Mya Pawrett 22 to 10 in singles. Me Boren fon beats Ire Cheetham 6 to 7 in the consistency. Mes dames tuchards and Boxkenstels win 11 0 in pairs over Mentames Watson and Moma IBS. Mee Caroll Pela and Green 11-0. Mesdames Tomes and Bird 15-4 over Meadamne Lave and Kruger. Photographic Society notes and awards at the Bema meeting with Mr C 8 Christian and winners listed for Seniors and Beginners.
Tuesday reports show upward demand for wool in Continental and Yorkshire markets with clearances set high. Prices spiked for Kinaphilia bands while Callamondan and Gadll Dunkeld brands drew keen competition from Chatinent and Bradford as buyers remained active. A notable passage notes Great Pepermint Cure for coughs and colds.
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