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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 29, 1941
Page
2
The Federal Government holiday ban during the Christmas period failed to stop travel as many ignored the rules. Government owned munitions workers received four days off while civil industry workers were urged to stay, yet many chose holidays, with Wellington youths returning home from Lithgow. Government regulations lose authority when even their own workshops do not obey.
The feeding of people in shelters in Britain is the responsibility of the Ministry of Food with local authorities assistance. In London alone over 200,000 meals can be served nightly, and plans for similar facilities exist in many provincial towns. The ministry works with retailers and voluntary groups to ensure shelter residents receive breakfast before going to work.
Australia forms its first night fighter squadron with Beaufighters, based in Britain. Minister for Air Drakeford says the unit is fully operational and has earned a reputation for sound flying and clever tactics, ahead of renewed heavy air attacks on the United Kingdom.
The Ci Producers' Selling Company reports that appraisements for the first half of the wool season were concluded in Sydney on the 19th instant and operations will resume January 12. About 860,000 bales have been appraised in this centre since the season began, valued at roughly £15,000,000 at contract price. The next appraisal is set for January 14, with around 3,000 bales to be submitted, mainly from labour shearing districts of the State.
The Macquarie Theatre hosts Kiss the Boys Good-bye, praised as a tonic with lively dialogue and tunes. Cary Grant and Joan Fontaine star in Suspicion tonight and tomorrow, a tense drama about a wife suspecting her husband.
The executive extends thanks to Murray Mitchell and Thompson for erecting shelves in the new store beside McKinnon’s Garage and to Ryan for securing the store. Gratitude is also given to Kitch and the Bowling Club for loan of tables. Donations of goods to stock the store are welcome.
The famous Creme Charmosan protects skin from the sun dust and winds of summer while holding powder for hours. It is praised as a blessing that does what women want and performs these functions well.
The product Creme Charmosan Greaseless is advertised as famous and sold by chemists, drapers, and stores including chain outlets. It highlights broad availability and wide distribution in retail channels.
A casual note extols hands as attractive with Charmosan liquid cream hand lotion boosting appeal. It emphasizes that nice hands invite admiration and that Charmosan makes hands look lovely.
A listing notes Charmosan hand lotion described as non sticky and widely available, sold through papers and stores including chain Speers.
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