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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 16, 1946
Page
6
Canberra Nursery School families plan a fete at the school featuring costumes and stalls. A stage show includes local actors and a Mayflower style display, with tickets, prizes, and a concert by Canberra soloists. An art exhibition and doll display accompany a moving picture show and afternoon tea.
Dr Leobe Garvier stays fortnight at Motel Kurrajong and attends a Canberra Association of Women Graduates function at the University. Ambassadors, High Commissioners and cultural events fill the week with arrivals from New Zealand, Canada and the United States.
Bankstown and Blacktown outlets offer now available Australory and RIN chicks. Hatchery advertises ultraviolet Raya breeding farm products with weekly shipments and rapid chick delivery from Yalraeld. Ambiguous text notes a 13 stone night firing reference.
Ad touts HEENEO COUGH REMEDY as quick relief for coughs for adults and children. It cites supposed testimonials and urges immediate purchase by highlighting savings from diluting with water.
A fragmentary dialogue centers on marriage hopes and age, with stray lines praising a Creme Charmosan product for skin care. The overheard chatter includes playful remarks about youth and charm, plus a stray reference to gifts and beauty routines.
Friday night the YWCA notes a well attended Toon Age Dance with lively trends. A Halloween Dance is planned on Saturday November 3 at the YWCA Gym with old customs and decorations. Badminton and table tennis events are set for Monday night at 7 39 pm. A gym class for senior girls runs 7 to 8 pm. Prospective members are asked to contact the secretary.
An old classified style note touts Charmoan Charm Oean face powder claiming long wear. It references different box sizes and shades with pricing hints for shoppers browsing cosmetic options.
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