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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 11, 1939
Page
2
An advertisement from Civic Centre Canberra promotes a beauty booklet titled Promise of Loveliness. It claims skin health benefits from Dr. Francois Dabet’s formula and endorsements by the British Medical Profession, presented by B. R. Roberts MP.
A Barham Hall charity afternoon organized by the Queanbeyan branch of the 20. tada Club supports local lands for the Library of the district capital. The event highlights a Plymouth born bride and a wedding connected to Plymouth, with local figures mentioned and a gathering at the Crate.
Canberra social items highlight Mrs L Hughes organizing a ladies doubles tennis event on Oct 18 with entries due Oct 14. Other notes cover Ainslie club card evening, a Garden Ramble at Trentagh Red Hill on Oct 20, a charity tea, a St Christopher building fund concert, and numerous dances and social gatherings across Canberra venues.
An old trade notice touts HEENZO as a two shillings two pint remedy. It claims a 2 bottle concentrate mixed with water yields one pint of medicine for coughs colds croup bronchitis flu nasal antiseptic and sore throat relief for children and adults. It emphasizes cost savings and broad use.
YWCA notes outline upcoming meetings for the Finance Comics tea at 8 43 am and Board of Directors next Monday. Classes include ballroom tango with J O Halloran on Thursdays at 7 pm. Floral competitions for children on Saturday November 4 plus girls week events starting November 9.
Melbourne transfer of Mr Harry Waterman to the Supply and Development Branch surprised Canberra friends. He long served the Northbourne Club and helped found ACC.T. Tennis Association. Farewell events included impromptu tennis, a presentation to Mrs Waterman, and a silver cake stand gift from Canberra friends. Florence and family also honored.
The United Kingdom plans reduced export trade in several manufacturing sectors as production shifts to military equipment. A Joint Committee of Manufacturers will arrange licensed production in Australia to fill local shortages, and substitutes or new Australian industries will replace restricted UK exports during wartime.
Swedish women have won a new right prohibiting dismissal for marriage engagement or childbirth after two years of permanent employment. They are eligible for public offices and professorships, with exceptions only for the Army and Church. Debate continues on broader church roles and eventual inclusion.
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