Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Canberra Times in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

We have pages in Australian Capital Territory

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Apr 17, 1940

Page

5

Induction of Rev Douglas A Trathen at Reid Methodist

The Rev Douglas A Trathen was inducted as minister of Reid Methodist Church in a service led by Rev Lt Peacock of Bowral. He faced guiding remarks from Rev J H Allen and was urged to preach Christ, be accessible to parishioners, and balance pastoral duties with study amid changing times. The Canberra posting and stronger church cooperation were expected as part of his new ministry.

Douglas A. Trathen Reid Methodist Church Goulpurn Lt Peacock Bowral J. H. Allen Trathen Ple Preachera McKinnon Yan Thas Autralia Germany Jenn Singenesa Wravad Trathen Vores Canberra St. Gir Rei L.oaewek Ten Trathan Canberee Mar & Cormomotio Can

On the Air Schedule for 2FC and 2BL Networks

Daily program grid lists 2FC and 2BL broadcasts from early morning to late evening including Essential Services News Music drama and talks. Notable items feature The Truth of It Is German Propaganda extracts Magda Neeld Soprano Melbourne Orchestra and parliamentary commentary from Canberra.

JAR Chidren Magda Neeld Sir Henry Parkes A. B. Piddington National Queen Victoria Dingo Vance Palmer Newa Reginald Frederick Jones Victoria Park Geelong Vic Stock Exchange Blackiute Roy Rene Sadie Gale Eileen Doves N.A.W. State Conservatorium Orchestra Dr. Edge L. Bain 2FC Canberra Times Goulburn Penny Post Sesalon

Police Association delegates allege competition in police courts

Delegates at a Police Association Conference claim alleged fostering of competition in police court case listing. Wagga man Mr. W Boland and Water Police Mr. C Noble cited city divisions with boards showing traffic caseload numbers, urging that the practice was wrong.

Sydney Tuesaday Police Association W. Boland Wagga C. Noble Water Police

Farthing Verdict In Assault Case In Supreme Court

In the Supreme Court Mrs. Von Florence Driver won a farthing damages in her action against Constable Whiter Farthing for alleged assault. The jury also found in Farthing's favour on the second count for damages claimed for alleged false imprisonment.

Bydney Supreme Court von Florence Driver Whiter

New Minister Trathen Preaches at Reld Church

The gathering welcomed Mr. Tra then with brief speeches by Rev J A Allen and Mrs L Moas. Supper was served by the church ladies. Mr Trathen will preach at both services at the Reld Church on Sunday.

Berra Australia Mr. Trathen J. A. Allen L. Moas Trathen Reld

Canberra Branch of Institute inaugurates meetings and council

The Canberra Branch of the Commonwealth Institute of Accountants was inaugurated with a seven member council at Civic Centre offices. A dinner will mark the event, with government officials and Institute members from Sydney and Melbourne attending. Examinations in accountancy will run April 28 to May 10.

Canberra Commonwealth Institute of Accountants Mesera H. B. Alard Way and Hardie Civic Centre W. Nette Prestite Tiwna J. Brophy J. T. Pinner P. W. Nette Messrs H. B. Allard W. G. Mackie R. J. Mair E. E. McPherson A. C. Newton N. J. Parkes Edgar Payne J. KE. Simmie J. H. Starling J. A. Stevenson W. C. Thomas A. i. Townsend A. A Tregear HF. Whitlam H. O. Bas R. H. Hewson Commonwealth Institute Sydney Melbourne Special Examinations Board Australia

Tax Evasion Gaol for Member of Parliament

Theodore Charles Trautwein a prominent turf identity hotel proprietor and member of the Legislative Council was sentenced to 12 months imprisonment at the Central Summons Court. The case alleged forgery and misrepresentation to evade paying £102 286 in tax between 1921 and 1927 with forged family signatures used to guarantee instalment payments.

Sydney Tuesaday Theodore Charles Trautwein Legislative Council Central Summons Court Dovey K.C Taxation Department Trautwein Comingstoner Tor High Court Assell Mr. Dovey Bis

Burnt to death in lorry crash at Hartley

Alex McDonald of Auburn died after the lorry he drove overturned and caught fire at Hartley late last night. Nine miles away in Lithgow responders fought the blaze as McDonald’s body was recovered charred from the wreck. Passenger Leo Hodges escaped uninjured.

Lithgow Alex McDonald Auburn Hartley McDonald Leo Hodges

Counterfeiting Ring Shown In Brisbane Police Court

A complete counterfeit coining plant was exhibited in the Police Court today. Detective Cullen testified it was found in a suitcase in an East Brisbane flat where John Henry Cavanagh, 24, demonstrated the making of counterfeiting gear. Cavanagh was committed for trial on a charge of making counterfeit money.

Brisbane Cullen East Briabans John Henry Cavanagh Cavanagh

Trautwein's Tax Evasion Case Highlights Signatures Delay

The court noted Trautwein owes £17,500 in default and admitted signing family names on their behalf. He offered £5,000 to the Taxation Department. The magistrate questioned the authenticity of a Justice of Peace signature, and an appeal was hinted.

Hardwicke K.C Trautwein Maragiatrate Heales Justice of Peace Edgec

Beauty hints and colour drama at Kingston and Helena

Freq consultations on beauty problems this week at Davies' Pharmacy Kingston. Helena Rubinatoin supports a cosmetic diet and will plan a youthifying routine. Demonstrations feature Regimental Red Lilpatich and Rouge palettes. Call Davies Pharmacy to book.

Davion, Pharmacy Kingston Helena Rubinatoin Ambassadroan Davies’ Pharmacy

Also Mentioned on This Page

Gev, D. A. Trathen Ieduction Service Resa Mthodist Church Cowailius Castle Cosmopolitan Jim Donald Ay Gale Browning Mabel Nelson Alfred Bristowe Farthing Red Hill, Griffith, Deakin and Forrest Canberra Fish Supplies Pty. Ltd Gowrie Albert Hall A.lf Maria Markan Ainslie Timea Office Pound North Side Bann Clerk Hla.p Box Iby Aperson Mons Commonwealth Cordial Ltd Monaro ST Queanbey AR Gosford Reid Methodist Hall Silver Greys Albrt Hall Gallagher's Orchestra Busea Lady Gowrie War Fund Appeal Queen of Commerce Kingston Shopa Pipe Rand A. Cleland Johnson Stacey G. Fulton E. Jensen Cusack Governor-General Lady Gowrie Government House In Aid of War Funda Bali Pacific Isles Country Women's Association D. Gates Ike Leeches Ben Electrolux Cleaners R. L. Croft Beauty UBLIC ALMAIN /ROTHERS EGA (Ltd Collingridge Patterson Street Ainglie Christopher John Shakespeare Federal Capital Preas of Australia Ltd Mort Street Braddon the Capitol William Powell Myrna Loy Sick Jr Aeta Virginia Grey Otto Kruger Aubrey Smith Patric Knowles Nat Pendleton Ruth Hussey W. & van Dyke Johnny Downes Constance Moore Booroormba Pastoral Company Pty. Limited Tharwa, Co Cowley Australian Capital Territory Land Titles Office R. W. Willis Lapy Gowrie War Fund Graphers Jackson Munuka WAR Funds ST. John Ambulance Brigade Wood E. Power Wilson Girla Canberra Steam Laundry Ltd Capital Motors Ltd Manuka Miliza Korjus Luise Rainer Fernand Gravet Johan Strauss Alao Ann Sheridan Richard Carlson Stow Aporta Alice Faye Fred MacMurray Richard Greend Brenda Joyce Little Old New York Walter Pidgeon Rita Johnson Nick Carter Verity Hewitt Bookshop Sereguard Garvices Albury Adelaide Tourist Bureau National Airways Douglas Airliners Agee Iveson Allinie Aomena Lysaght's Lysaght Brothers & Company Pty. Limited Bridge Street Lysaght
Search Courier

Search the Canberra Times Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Canberra Times?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication