St John’s Church 125 Years Old Readied for Weekend Festivities
A long awaited celebration marks St John’s Church reaching 125 years as revelers prepare for Saturday ceremonies and Sunday services. The historic site, central to local families and schooling, was largely funded by Robert Campbell with support from the region’s pioneers. A Canberra Baptist youth group returned from Wrackheath with a large Easter weekend program led by Rev and Mrs Me Master and hosted at a mountain rest house.
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Department of the Interior
Canberra
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Wrnckheath
Mass in German to be celebrated by Father Kramer
The Mass in German will be celebrated by Father Gustav Kramer, who arrived in Australia from Bavaria. About 30 people attended the test service, and Father Kramer said using the language of their childhood gave participants fresh inspiration for the great festival of the church.
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Easter Date Alignment Across Christian Churches
Easter will be celebrated on the same day by all Christian churches this year, though Orthodox observance often diverges from Western dates. The calendar traces back to the Nicean Council and Pope Gregory, with varying adoption across Greek, Serbian, Russian, and other traditions, while some regions like Canberra and Queanbeyan retain different practices.
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Plea for Safe Driving Message Amid Low TV Viewership
Parish priest Father J Chown urges safer road behavior during Holy Week and Easter as essential moral duty. He ties the message to Christian values, calling on drivers to exhibit patience and tolerance even when audiences are small.
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New rector named for All Saints Canberra appoints Neville Chynoweth
The Bishop of Canberra and Goulburn announces the appointment of the Reverend Neville Chynoweth as Rector of All Saints Church Canberra succeeding Reverend Frank Wondwell who moves to News. Chynoweth, currently rector at St Anne's Strathfield NSW and former restorer of St John's Dee Why NSW, is married with four children and will assume duties in June.
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Free tree and shrub offer for new homes in local gardens
A printed catalogue invites new homeowners to choose from a free plant assortment upstairs in the Civic building north of the public area. The offer features trees and shrubs suitable for compact blocks, with guidance on spacing, ground prep, and protection for exotic varieties, aiming to create attractive gardens for recent occupants.
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Aedition
Japanese Gardens Talk At Monaro Mall Meeting
The African Violet Society will meet Wednesday April 14 at 7.48pm in the Monaro Mall auditorium. Mr FJ Councess 16 Speaker will present an illustrated talk on Japanese gardens. Canberra Garden Club president visited Japan last year. All welcome to attend. A plant competition will be held among members.
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Monaro Mall
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