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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 17, 1944

Page

4

Tribute to late Thomas Hill by Mr Daley in Melbourne

The tribute honors Thomas Hill for his service as a key engineer in Canberra’s early capital projects. He shaped basic engineering services from power and water to sewerage and roadworks. Known for calm judgment, wide reading, and leadership, Hill retired after 26 years in the Public Service.

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Australia Army and Public Welfare Efforts Highlighted

The article describes wartime community activities in Canberra and Sydney including visits by officials, support for injured servicemen, library and educational services, and social events organized by clubs and women’s organizations. It notes Prime Minister Curtin’s engagement with the Boomerang Club and local welfare initiatives benefiting wounded soldiers and prisoners of war.

Gil Guides Elect Officers for Canberra Git Guides Association

The annual meeting of the Canberra Git Guides Association elected officers. President Mix Robertaon Vier, vice presidents Mrs Tilyard and Mrs Sieg, honorary secretary Mim de Piter, honorary treasurer Mrs Fry, and committee members Thomas McKeown Whigham Evins Lind and Mine Junon.

Fragmentary text on feelings about past and present appearances

The readable lines express pride and a nostalgic reference to former looks and guidance. The passage remains unclear with garbled wording and lacks concrete events, dates, or entities to anchor a fuller summary.

Charmosan Hand Lotion Ad Offers Nonsticky Care

A compact notice promotes Charmosan hand lotion in a large bottle priced at 2/ and 1/, describing it as nonsticky and non-greasy. It asserts availability at stores nationwide and urges readers to buy for skin care.

Fragmented ad copy about beauty cream and products

Readable lines describe a woman cleansing her face with a cold cream and a brand name Rondo Jars with 285 Vibes and a promotional tone. The text is fragmentary but suggests a marketing snippet for a beauty product line and resembles an old advertisement.

Photographs Display of Moya Family in Canberra

A Canberra event at the Al tert Hall on May 34 invites residents to view a new photo folder of the Moya Family. The collection, taken by Cecil Beaton, includes four portraits and a study of font pass a of Prince Filan Seth, raising funds for Boomerang in London.

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Wedding at Parramatta Church Sees Williams and Goodwin Pair Marry

In a New South Wales ceremony at John's Church Parramatta the bride Miss Musey Williams of Northmead wed Lieut. Lawnn Goodwin. Canon H W Bard Mac officiated with music from Heather Words and a procession of family members. The bride wore a mag n satin gown with pearls and orange blossom coronet. reception followed at the Progress Mull Northmead.

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Y.W.C.A Notes on Junior Members Meeting and Upcoming Events

Mothers of junior members were entertained in the Lady Hopetoun Room with afternoon tea and a pro amine event. Mina Jone departed for Orange on Monday. Y.W.C.A survey for the Empire Ball on May 34 remains on track. Upper committees request calf donations and members are asked to return library books by May 26. Mrs Grenfell to visit Mores with delays. Canberra visit planned.

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Ames Results Mea FM Preparatory and Grade Events

Ames reports results across preparatory and grade levels with numerous names including Colleen Traun Fen Avennie lark Margaret Norris and Dorothy McKay plus credits for Donald Thomson Joh Thomson and Mavin Malivenie. The fragment notes a mix of participants across grades and events with unclear details.

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