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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 29, 1940
Page
2
The Governor General and Lady Gowrie plan to attend the ninth Morrison Oration at the Institute of Anatomy tonight at 8 15. Prime Minister Menzies will preside. A wartime feature includes renditions of the British and Chinese national anthems with Madame Pao’s vocal recording for the Chinese piece.
Preparations are under way for the Victoria League annual meeting at Hotel Civic on June 4. Nominations for office bearers close with honorary secretary Mrs J F Murphy Acton, must include nominee consent. After the meeting Mrs R B Sedgewick will speak and supper will be served. Members should notify Mrs Murphy or Mrs Tillyard if attending.
The annual Catholic ball in Canberra set for August 9 with a strong committee and many debutantes. Debutantes encouraged to submit names to Mr. Bloe Meere. empire day celebrations featured a successful Roochard’s Hall dance and Canberra Red Cross Fund support of about £13. The Hotel Canberra hosted a 21st birthday dance for David Beattie with numerous attendees and prize wins noted.
The Y W C A notes an International Affairs Study Group meeting Sunday at 4 30 pm led by Mr Fitzhardinge under the Group Discussion Scheme with vacancies for members in physical education. An evening class in recreational gymnastics and pad work is planned, plus a Saturday morning class for tiny tots. Also planned is a Badminton Club meeting Thursday evenings. The Koala Club for girls 11 to 14 reports a successful meeting with crafts singing and outdoor games. A special Executive meeting is set for Thursday and interest in a Modern Drama Discussion Group is invited.
The Church of England Women's Guild North Canberra hosts a whist evening at Ainslie Hall with fires and supper to raise Griffith stall funds for the Catholic bazaar. A dance at Hotel Kingston joins that effort, with a good orchestra and supper. Hospital Auxiliary members held a combined meeting at Hotel Civic with a musical program and plans for an August hospital ball. A Hawaiian Ball is planned for Hotel Canberra on June 28 by the Old Boys Union of Canberra Grammar School to aid war funds. Guests at the Hotel Canberra included Mr and Mrs Dibbs Miss L Jordan and others from Sydney and Melbourne.
Captain Warren McDonald visits Canberra with 2nd A.L.F. New Zealand guest Miss Willocks stays at Hotel Ainslie. Social events include Catholic Young Men's Society's first function at St Christopher's Hall Farreat and farewell for Mrs H Farrands at Hotel Canberra. Notables attend bridge and charity functions. Mary Lane Poole and Ave Baird aid war work in London.
An advertisement extols HEENZO as a fast acting cough remedy for adults and children. It claims a two shilling bottle yields a pint of the best family cure for coughs colds catarrh bronchitis sore throats and influenza and urges readers to order from their chemist or store to save money.
Ad copy describes oily skin causing blemishes and blackheads and promotes London remedies. It touts Complenion Milk for cleansing and Innesa VITAL SEM applied nightly to the chin. Claims will improve complexion and makeup lasting, with Innoes Preparations endorsed by medical professionals.
A quirkstep competition will be held at the Albert Hall on Saturday as Canberra experiences one of its biggest dancing booms in years. The Jollyboys remain popular with their lively routines drawing crowds.
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