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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 13, 1968
Page
3
The Archbishop presides at Paschal Vigil with the consecration of holy oils and the Mandatum service washing feet for twelve men. The cathedral will also hold Latin rites at midnight and again tomorrow, while the Aussie Church marks Easter with Baxier in Song and Story featuring hymns readings and a trumpet solo by Mr A Movie.
Fragmentary text mentions committees, meetings, and references to a board or record. includes garbled names and terms, no clear event, date, or outcome. Unable to extract a coherent single event. likely a local government or organizational notice with missing details.
The fragment notes St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church Forrest with a jam event. It lists Very Rev Hector Harton ORE MA BD as a principal figure and indicates times around 9.0 wm and 7 80 pam. The readable items point to a church gathering or service announcement with a set program.
The new secretary begins his first tour with events scheduled from late April. Highlights include a visit to New Guinea to mark wartime journeys, commemorating a new bishop at Brisbane Cathedral, and a Easter service at Port Moresby. The itinerary also includes Bible presentations at Sandgate Eventide Home in Brisbane.
The Australian Council of Churches called a Vietnam day of prayer for peace led by Moderator General Faichney. The May event aimed to promote unity, aid refugees, and support relief work in Vietnam through a drive for funds and international solidarity.
A rescued fragment notes Baptists holding an Easter camp during the Easter holiday on a property near Canberra. It mentions a series of seminars and religious activities, with emphasis on the effect of Christianity and celebratory Easter Sunday events led by local organizers.
Canberra churches are urged to run separate collections for Viet Nam relief via local committees. A Canberra branch spokesman said funds would support a relief program, with a target of 6,900 units, though year-end availability remained uncertain.
Readable parts mention names like Patina and Santina with scattered dates and places, but the damaged OCR lacks coherent events or actions. Produce a cautious summary focusing on any identifiable entities and possible dates while avoiding speculation.
Fragmented horticultural note advises soil prep for roses and timely planting. Mentions buying strong bushes, avoiding weak stock, and ensuring roots establish, with cautions about delays and proper grounding for growth.
A cryptic crossword puzzle with several clues including AURUSS ALA and others, followed by a long excerpt discussing planting techniques, soil preparation, manure use, and plant care. The readable text mixes clue entries with horticultural commentary on roses, bulbs, and general garden maintenance. The jumble hints at a printed page combining puzzle content and gardening column.
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