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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 07, 1941

Page

2

Canberra charity raffle acknowledgments and fund totals

A garbled Canberra society notice lists acknowledgments for raffle contributions at the Lady Craigie Civic Centre stall. It records funds raised by the Tokyo Women's Charities Fund and horticultural display, with total amounts and donors including Mrs A G Butler and staff from University College. The text mentions a garden sale of flowers and vegetables and notes overall fund totals.

Society Previowtly Raffle Mra. A. G Butler Staff University College Tokyo Women's Chariies Fund Lady Craigie Civic Centre Fldwerg

Peak Hill Gold Rush Yields 40 Pound Nugget Discovery

Report from Peak Hill notes a 40 pound nugget found 40 feet underground on No 17 highway near Dubbo to a mining site run by Berton of Beck Hill. Eight prospectors remain hopeful as three old shafts are still being worked.

No 17 Ithe Tianiad Dubbo Set Berton Beck Hill

Social rounds and dances mark Canberra social season

The Catholic Young Men's Society hosts a dance in the Blue Room at Hotel Canberra. Canberra University Graduates Union held its first annual dinner at Hotel Civic and aims to establish a national university in Canberra. The Eastlake Football Club, Bowling Associates, and A.L.F. groups host dances and socials at local hotels. Notables include Mrs. Ryan and Mrs. Townsend among visitors, and Captain R Rodgers of Cowra attends. A card party and a farewell at Weetangera celebrate staff changes. National Council of Women and 2CA Women’s Club plan meetings and fundraisers. Noted painter John Allcott visits Canberra to sketch and teach.

The Catholic Young Men's Society Canberra Alan Canberra University Graduates Union Hotel Civic Monay Violet Strong Red Hill Victor Adama P.m.g's Methodist Church Sutherland A. Morris Yates Eastlake Hotel Kingston Adams Sydney

HEENZO Cough Remedy Promises Quick Relief and Savings

HEENZO is advertised as a fast acting cough remedy suitable for adults and children. A two shilling bottle supposedly yields a pint of the best family remedy for coughs cold catarrh bronchitis sore throats and influenza, urging readers to order from a near chemist or store.

Winter Safe Hands With Charmosin Hiquill Lotion

A promotional note claims thousands of women embrace winter without hand soreness by using Charmosin Hiquill hand lotion. It highlights protection during cold months and suggests the product prevents discomfort for busy hands.

Charmosan Hand Lotion Offered Across Stores

A fragment describes Charmosan hand lotion advertised as non sticky and non greasy in a large 20 ounce bottle. The note claims wide sale through various retailers and mentions cures for sores and conditions.

Charmosan Cell Cream Promises Neck and Chest Care

A vintage advert urges readers to give the throat neck and chest regular attention with Charmosan cell cream. It claims the product improves appearance and leaves the throat neck and chest looking lovely.

Charmosan Cold Cream Sold Nationwide by Chemists Stores

A broad distribution of Charmosan cold cream is reported by chemists druggists and store chains. Tubes and bowls are listed with bulk availability across major retailers.

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Y W C A Holiday Week Activities Schedule

YWCA notes outline holiday week events at Telopea Park and Causeway Hall. Activities include basketball and games for girls age 9 to 13, a mystery hike, folk dancing, hockey for older children, and a bicycle hike for boys and girls 12 and over. Friday features a boys and girls bicycle hike with tea, plus Saturday hockey attendance and Sunday open service for servicemen.

Telopea Park School Causeway Hall W.C.A Glea Acton Y.wc.a Amy Ring D Cox Bos S Harrington M Harney Ly Chatfe B Heffernan VW de Smo G O Brien Creighton Charle D Cox J O'Brien J Atkina Stedervos N Heward T Nargrove Yvwaga H Harman L Alder E. Bhumack V Goodall M Hardy W Clark M Grooms J Noble E Cree Petrushance H Tilyard M Phillipe YWCA Telopea Park Wca Civic Centre Girls Council Appeal Committee

Union Leader Promises Full Support for War Effort

Sydney report quotes Australian Council of Trades Unions president A Fr Monk declaring workers will back Australia's fight against Nazi fascism. He says Australians understand Nazi and fascist threats and will defend liberty, bargaining rights, and living standards despite criticism after wartime work stoppages.

Sydney Australian Council of Trades Unions A. Fr. Monk Australia British Commonwealth of Nations Hitler Mussolini Mr. Monk

Woman objector vows aid but won’t train as nurse or warden

A 21 year old conscientious objector in London named Daphney Kirk told the Daily Express she would help the injured in a bombed building but refused to train as a nurse or a warder, highlighting a wartime ethics dispute.

London Daphney Kirk

Shots Fired at Detectives in Queensland Ring-In Inquiry

Police near Toowoomba pursued a gunman who shot Detective Sergeant Martin Purcell and Detective-Constable Mudaen as they closed in on a homestead for arrest warrants. Both officers suffered non fatal wounds, the assailant fled into thick bush, prompting a large hunt.

Brisbane Martin Purcell Mudaen Toowoumbs Purcell Toowoomba Homestead A m Hore Daylate Frederick Bach Daylete Brulad

Fragmentary Note on Shakespearean Study Publication

A stray OCR fragment mentions Shakespearean study by an author A and publication concerns. The readable words suggest academic focus linked to a publisher or institution, with limited context about scope or date. Further text is needed to specify title, author, or venue.

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