Red Cross Ball in Canberra Draws Many Attendees
A large Friday night Red Cross Ball in Canberra attracted over 800 attendees. Guests enjoyed Monte Carlo dances with prizes, a lucky badge draw won by Matt Young of Kingston, and chocolates and perfume prizes donated by local supporters. The event raised funds for the Red Cross Auxiliary with supper served under Mrs. Roach’s supervision and decorations by local volunteers.
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Red Cross
Alles Nationa
HLMAS
Harmani Red Cross
Albert Mall
Baroneas Ver Avrasen Beveren
Matt Young
Kingston
L. Pake Invidin
Civic Centre
C. E Roach
NEI Forces
Canberra
E. Roach
Mosdames Wilson
Ryan
Welsh
Mise Cumpston
Wran Forter
Red Crom
Meadames
Ometar
Foc. P. Means
Interior
Benatar Collings
L. B. Bracexirdis
Monmagouy
Akrine
Han
Barongs
Barongs Ven Arraien Pryoren, Lt.-Col. and Ma and Mra. Thompson, Mr. A. Carrodus
Mise Peebles
Dr. C
Finay
N. Thornton
KJ Smith
A. Brearley
YWCA Eastern Region meeting reports joint war service work
At the Sydney weekend quarter meeting Can ber e represented with J Frack Mrs RS Stevenson and Miss M 8 Jones from Can bere. Reports from Albury Hathurst Canberra Newcastle South Maitland Coalfields Parkes Lismore Tenners Wages Wollongong Bowral Orange Parramatta and Sydney fender Marys Munition Hostal outline postwar reconstruction training and extension plans. Committees form to boost training clothing appeal UNRRA aid mobilization and volunteer involvement.
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J. Frack
RS. Stevenson
UNRRA
Sydney
Wc.a
Courag
Wic.a
Mise
Phyllis Parkinedn
W.ca
Lune Land
Bry
Dutien
Timyel
New South [Wales
Lady Gowrie
Ivy Price
Y.W
National
YWCA
Australia
New Zealand
W.C.A
New Delhi
Canberra
Heenzo Cough Remedy Endorsed By Famous Names
An old time advertisement exhorts readers to use Heenzo cough remedy by promising savings and quick relief. It touts adults and children can use the product, urging immediate purchase to enjoy the benefits of concentrated formula mixed with water.
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Harry Lauder
Gladys Moncriot
Peter” Dawson
Wil Mahoney
Aulick
Ambiguous May Evening Gifts and British Naval Visit
A May 1 event note describes a British Navy party arriving in Canberra and visiting local depots, with social activities at Kingston's Friendly Rocketys Mall. It mentions blanket donations to Britain, a WW8 England secretary appeal, and various local reception plans while noting limited club activities and convalescent accommodations.
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Owho
Camberra
Mant
Touriat Burgas
Britain
England
Par Eantern
Capital Theatres
Hugh Smith
Aviation Behool
Midweek Tennis Scores Report
Unclear midweek tennis results show fragmented scores. The text lists players Allie, Aloalie, Flin, Amalie, Reid and Yarealumin with odd numbers and mismatched scores making outcome uncertain. Further readable details are unavailable in the fragment.
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Tollwing
Allie
Aloalie
Flin ‘Amalie
Reid
Yarealumin
Death of famed Australian boxer Dave Smith
The three time heavyweight champion of Australia Dave Smith died today in a private hospital at age BR He was regarded as one of the fastest and keenest fighters Australia produced and competed with leading world boxers between 1914 and 1917.
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Sydnet
Heavywright Champlon
Australia
Dave Fmith
Wands Great Peppermint Cure for Coughs and Flu
An advertisement touts Wands Great Peppermint Cure as a remedy for coughs colds and influenza. The copy promises quick relief and highlights peppermint as the key ingredient. It markets the product to families seeking a household remedy during flu season.
Regency era cosmetic claim about gray hair reduction
Fragmentary report notes Miss Nancie Stewart promotes a perfume claimed to restore gray hair to color and shave years off appearance. It allegedly costs little and can be bought at chemists. No verifiable evidence provided.
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Nancie Stewart
Rayon factory to be built near Newcastle in 12 months
Within 12 months rayon fabric is to be produced at Burlington near Newcastle by an American concern that has begun converting a former munitions factory into a rayon factory plant equipment has been started.
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Bt. Andrew's
Tipi
Ryan
Fenret
Man Arley Flapaoin
Myra
RAYON
Newcastle
Seklbourne
Burlington
Incomplete text prompts royal science-brief from Str. Grsham
The fragment references a minister for agriculture and experiments on intercultural breeding and warding off disease in bees. It mentions testing of a commercial "Aptana" equipment and notes a conclusion from experiments.
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Bydney
Queen Tees
Boca
Agr
Sautore
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