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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 22, 1940

Page

2

Canberra social rounds feature charity and arts events

The Social Round reports a Crazy Whist evening at Mrs. T. E. Whiting's Griffith home to aid church funds. Canberra groups plan the Victoria League annual meeting at Hotel Civile on June 5 with nominations due May 29. Numerous grants, picnics, art exhibitions by Miss Enid Cambridge, Cabaret Ball at Duntroon, and dances by the 2CA Women’s Radio Club follow, with fund drives for Canberra Relief Society and a children’s ward cot purchase.

Canberra Victoria League Hotel Civile J. F. Murphy Acton 2Ca Women's Radio Club Albert Hall Canberra Relief Society Wyn Gilmour 2CA Queanbeyan Mina Burllda Millett Canberra ‘Community Hospital Bchubert Greig Mendels Sohn Brahin Quilter Handel Chopin Diack

Musical Evening Arranged by Presbyterian Guild

A musical evening hosted by the Presbyterian Women's Guild will be held at Braddon Church Hall on Thursday May 30 at 8 pm. The event will feature artists from Canberra including Desmond L. Crowe pianist Ernest Hume tenor R Wills violinist Mrs Eric Mitchell and Mrs Bruce Piper soloists W Hunt baritone and the Canberra Ladies Choir. Last year’s concert was well received.

Presbyterian Women's Guild Braddon Church Hall Canberra Desmond L. Crowe Ernest Hume R. Wills Eric Mitchell Bruce Piper W. Hunt

Red Cross Ambulance Appeal Boosts Overseas Aid

Canberra division of the Red Cross reports strong national response to the ambulance appeal for overseas service. Thirteen ambulances have been offered to the British Red Cross and one to the French Red Cross. The Australian effort has impressed overseas observers.

Canberra The Red Cross Society Australia Red Cross

F A A F Station Contract Approved for Canberra Works

The Minister for the Interior Senator Fall has approved W A Harris accepting a £3876 contract for electrical installation in R A A F station buildings at Canberra.

Senator Fall W. A. Harris R.A.A.F Canberra

Rouge and Lip Wich Emphasize Flawless Complexion

A cosmetics note describes Rouge and Lip products from Inpone of Landen with fifteen powder shades. It touts color balance for glassy skin and invites readers to request the Innes booklet Promise of Leveling for grooming guidance.

Inpone Landen Innes

Bungendore big event plans for May races and dances

Arrangements are well in hand for Bungendore on May 24 and 26 with a large crowd expected for races and sports on Saturday. A juvenile dress dance and crib and euchre tourney will accompany prizes for best costumes and card winners. Funds support the Bungendore Fund under Lord Mayor’s Committee as locals donate cash or goods.

Bungendore Bungendore Fund D, Baillie A. Jamieson Messrs. Donnelly and Co

YWCA Notes Highlight Club Activities and Meetings

Bridge afternoon at Hotel Kurrajong hosted by Miss Southwell. Pottery class meets to glaze unfinished pieces before sending to Sydney. Basketball team promotions next Friday and Saturday events at Telopea Park School. Koala Club opens for girls 1 to 15 with weekly sessions. Hockey social and practices at Acton grounds. Health Education class has some vacancies. Community Dinner with Fordford talk scheduled Tuesday. International Club reports a large meeting and plans a second discussion on international affairs.

W.C.A Telopea Park

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