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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Nov 29, 1944
Page
4
A readable note describes Hurlicks as a regular nourishing drink for new mothers. It emphasizes essential garbys hydrates and minerals to support recovery after childbirth. The text frames Hurlicks as a trusted, proven aid for maternal strength and vitality.
A crowded Thursday at Goulburn Hospital featured a celebration for Clan 68 Serr with guests including AAMWS members and visitors from Queanbeyan. Garden Army and Hor toulines Society prizes were donated, with judging set to begin next week and the Janay opening postponed. Various suburban meetings, preschool center plans, knitting groups, and charity events were announced, including a children’s ball, a beach benefit collection, and a Royal Canberra Associates meeting. The bulletin lists multiple gatherings across Canberra area venues, with volunteer groups, dances, and demonstrations scheduled through the week and into Sunday.
An English advertising snippet promotes Heenzo Cough Remedy as suitable for coughs colds croup and influenza for both children and adults. It claims a pint dose reduces costs and provides instructions on internal use with warnings about dosages and storage.
In Sydney on Tuesday 4000 lost ration books were recovered, with owners urged to return them through proper channels. Mr JB Cumming, Director of Rationing, stressed that finders should not misuse the books but forward them to the State Deputy Director of Rationing.
State lottery Sydney Tuesday results list winning numbers and prize allocations. Major prizes include First Prize No. T1887 with "Black Cat" syndicate names Wyndicete and Yanco. Second Prize No. TOTO with "Bi ar" syndicate CE Elis. Fourth Prize No. 64 "Fund 3" with Wyndivaty and F Vivler. additional notes mention prizes at Jerney AY aura and Cabramatta.
Red Cross activities in Canberra and surrounding areas include needlework, handicrafts, and sales events at Lanat and Kingston with Rotary Club involvement. Reports cover fundraising efforts, car adaptations for disabled soldiers, first aid gear, and preparatory plans for a race meeting at Acton Racecourse. The Canberra branch, noting contributions from Albury and others, reports record sewing assistance and hospital fund support for 12 months to June, with ongoing plans for the new year.
The YWCA notes report TWA and Eastern Regions Committee meeting in Sydney with representatives from Bathurst Bowres Canberra and other NSW towns. It notes ten more hostels opened at Albury Narandera Temora bringing total to 24 for service women, with Miss Dickson of Western Australia now assistant commissioner. It mentions board meeting plans Melbourne in November and wartime travel needs, softball at Acton Buckey Ground, and December meetings adjusted for Christmas with provisions for Albert Hall events.
An OCR fragment extols Charmosan as a skin beautifier that restores youth and charm. It praises its protective claim against sun dust winds and cold, promising long-lasting sweetness and happiness, and urges readers to get Charmosan for youthful, radiant skin.
A coarse OCR style note lists Creme Charmosan in big jars priced at two shillings and tubes at one shilling, describing it as a prominent old item and mentioning general availability everywhere. The fragment implies a broad sale or advertisement without clear brand or date context.
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