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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 21, 1941
Page
2
HEENZO is advertised as a three use remedy for ailments including cold, croup, and bronchitis taken internally. It is also an antiseptic for catarrh and head colds and can be gargled for sore throats. The ad claims a bottle mixed into water makes a pint, promising cost savings.
Canada and Britain coordinate through Parliament and voluntary work to boost exports and aid war effort. Budget cuts reduce customs on UK imports, signaling strong bilateral cooperation and gratitude. Despite shipping delays, Canadian imports from the UK rose about 14.5 million dollars in three months versus 1940. Canadian retailers prominently feature British goods in shop windows.
The social committee of the B S and ALLA plans a Monday June 2 musical at Hotel Wellington to aid ex-Diggers in hospital. Auxiliary members meet at Beauchamp House at 2 30 pm. Canberra Hospital Auxiliary hosts an At Home with guests Supt and Mrs L W Nott. A fusion programme at Hotel Canberra featured many contributors. The next meeting is set for 2 0 pm. A Catholic bazaar at Mrs J A Brooks home drew notable attendees. A Blue Room Hotel Canberra dance by the Catholic Younger Set drew 160 guests with Lawlor’s Band providing music.
The Social Round in Canberra notes Excellency Lady Gowrie will attend the Scout and Guide Empire Day service at Albert Hall Sunday at 4 p.m. and Brownies meet at 3:50 p.m. Officers and Guides and parents of St John’s Ladies Guild gather Thursday at the YWCA. Various dances, fundraisers, and club activities are announced including Manuka Football Dance at Hotel Canberra and mobile canteen appeal efforts.
Promotes a cold weather hand protection cream that keeps hands clear and attractive. Claims to give hands women love and men admire with a marvel lous effect and lasting freshness.
The non sticky hand lotion named Charmosan launches across large emall platforms and chain stores. Bold branding by Chen Lats Drapers and other retailers promotes a faster selling moisturizer.
The Y.W.C.A. hockey group lists players to attend the ground at 2 pm next Saturday with a larger squad named as reserves. A second Y.W.C.A. game at 3 15 p.m. includes listed players and reserves.
Representatives of five railroad unions representing 350000 workers decided to launch a national campaign for a 30 percent increase in basic wages. On the basis of 1989 wages the rise would cost about 166 million dollars.
Canada orders a 20 percent reduction in passenger car production to curb excess output. Government officials in Ottawa announce the measure as a nationwide adjustment affecting major automakers.
A brochure promotes Charmosan cold dream as a method to tone skin and muscles. It suggests firmer skin reduces resemblance to Ines and targets women as a primary audience, though with few aware buyers.
Sydney doctor Neil Given Ferguson son of Robert Given Ferguson wed Barbara Hills in Boston on May 17. Ferguson trained in Sydney and earned an LL.M. at Harvard.
An OCR fragment promotes Charmosan cold cream and Boudoir Jare products with pricing 4/0 for jars and 1/1 for tubes. Marketed as available through chemists drapers and stoves including chain stores.
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