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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Apr 25, 1939

Page

2

Sharp Family Mourns Trevor Sharp Funeral in Canberra

Relatives of Mr and Mrs T Sharp of Hooker Street Canberra invite friends to Trevor Harald Sharp funeral at St Johns Church Canberra this Tuesday at 2 45 p m with burial at St Johns Cemetery at 3 p m The service is conducted by Mason Bros funeral directors and Canberra branch of Embers

Sharp Canberra Trevor Sharp Brozher T. Sharp St. John's Church St. John's Cemetery

Weather Update Canberra Morning and Afternoon Readings

Canberra weather report shows 9 am barometer 30.50 inches rising to 30.82 inches by 3 pm. Temperatures 9 am 41.4 degrees, 3 pm 61.3 with grass 20.2 and screen 31. Humidity 8 am 63.5 percent, 3 pm 60 percent. Wind E.N.E. at 9 am and 3 pm.

Canberra E.N.E

Labour Party Conference Postponement Considered

The Australian Labour Party debates postponing its triennial conference with Queensland urging delay while four states oppose. Leader Curtin supports a timely policy update and says conference should assemble in Canberra on Monday afternoon May 1.

Australian Labour Party Queensland Curtin DD. McNamara M.lc Canberra

Chrysanthemums Show at Albert Hall in Canberra

The Horticultural Society of Canberra stages its annual Chrysanthemums show in Albert Hall on Thursday with a related April monthly show. Entries for the open section must be handed to the honorary secretary by 7 30 pm and all exhibits are to arrive for judging. Prizes of four pounds fifty and two pounds will be awarded in the open section. The schedules list several chrysanthemum classes and a vegetable collection plus a member’s monthly flower categories including roses nerines dahlias and mixed flowers.

Horticultural Society of Canberra Albert Hall N.n.d

Canberra Ball Opens University Students Association

Her Excellency Lady Gowrie attended the Canberra University College Students Association commencement ball at the Hotel Canberra with Captain L G Bracegirdie. His Excellency the Governor General Lord Gowrie will arrive from Sydney by train this morning with Captain J C Windsor Lewis A D C in attendance.

Lady Gowrie L. G. Bracegirdie Canberra University College Students’ Association Canberra Lord Gowrie J. C. Windsor Lewis A.D.C Sydney

ANZAC DAY CEREMONIES IN CANBERRA OBSERVED

Anzac Day events in Canberra include a Duntroon service at Colonel Bridges' grave with address by A E Jackson, and ceremonies at Parliament House and Albert Hall. If wet, the Commonwealth ceremony moves to King's Hall. Messages to citizens honor fallen soldiers and urge unity, courage, and adherence to truth and right.

Duntroon Colonel Bridges A. E. Jackson A.C.T. Branch R.5.s. Lia Parliament House Prime Minister King's Hall Canberra

Anzac Day Address by Capt A E Jackson M C

Capt A E Jackson M C president of ACT Branch reflects on Anzac Day recalling Gallipoli and 24 years since the landing. He urges pride in Australian sacrifice and calls for LF comradeship, cooperation, and sacrifice as the world faces troubled times.

A. E. Jackson M.C A.C.T. Branch Australia Gallipoli A.lf

Anzac Day Messages From Australian Leaders

Messages from Duke of Kent and other leaders commemorate Anzac Day 1999. Contents praise courage of Gallipoli—calls for loyalty to the British Empire—and urge Australia to strengthen defense and collective security with Britain and the United States.

Harry Chauvel United States of America U.S.A Great Britain Australia Dominions

Anzac Day Milestones Reflect On Time And Resolve

The passage ponders 24 Anzac milestones from April 25, 1915, noting enduring valor and shifting scenes. It recalls war, peace, economic turmoil, and renewed resolve to defend freedom, as Australia steps toward future milestones with the Anzac spirit intact.

Wenty Anzac Gallipoli Australia

Stricter Premises Registration Urged by City Health Officer

City Health Officer Dr Dunn urged Sydney authorities to empower cancellation of licences after three breaches of Pure Food Regulations within three years. Caterers and Restaurant Keepers Association president Mr Wade said members support registration if conditions remain reasonable.

Sydney Dr. Dunn The Caterers and Restaurant Keepers Association Wade

Lyons seat vacancy at Wilmot prompts UAP pick

Melbourne reports Dame Enid Lyons will not contest the Wilmot seat long held by her late husband the Prime Minister. J A Guy former Assistant Commissioner for Customs in the Lyons ministry is likely to be endorsed as the UAP candidate for the vacancy at Wilmot.

Melbourne Enid Lyons Wilmot J. A. Guy Customs Lyons Lycla U.A.P Wilmut

Woman swimmer sets new world record in Copenhagen

Ragnhild Hoeger established another world record for women by swimming 2 metres in 2 minutes 20.6 seconds in Copenhagen.

Copenhagen Ragnhild Hoeger

Message from King George on Anzac Day remembrance

His Majesty the King and Queen celebrate Australia day of remembrance. The Governor-General replies on behalf of the Commonwealth of Australia, gratefully acknowledging the royal message in memory of Anzac Day.

Hin Fixcellenevy Duke of Kent Australia Commonwealth British Commonwealth of Nationa Commonwealth of Australia

ANZAC Statuette Gift To Ainslie School

The Amalia Public School in Canberra unveiled a bronze Anzac statue titled Dig ger symbolising Navy Army unity in the Great War. Donors from the North Canberra Sub Branch RS & BLA presented the piece on a teak plinth from HMAS Sydney with a dedication recalling deeds and service.

Amalia Public School North Canberra BLLA A. J. Hanley C. Web. Gilbert Melbourne H.M.A. Bydney Navy Questa Canberra BLA J. A. Cameron Cameron A. J. Harney A. E. Jackson Bb, and I.L.A Legacy Club J. T. H. Goodwin Ainslis Commonwealth

National Council of Women Organises In Canberra

Canberra hosts a meeting to advance a proposal for inaugurating a National Council of Women. Representatives from Canberra groups join Victoria League Relat Society YWCA Girl Guides Methodist Ladies' Guild and more to coordinate women’s work for community welfare. The council aims to unite affiliated societies and promote women and children’s interests within the ACT and state relations.

National Council of Canberra Pacaldget Herbert Hrooves Claudeana National Council of Worm of Victoria Sf Lady Groom Canberra Women's Voluntary Services Victoria League Relat Society Presbyterian Women's Committees Commonwealth Gensa Propeganda Nalan J Ce Dd Ie Council Bitte Womids Snd A.C.T. Women's Council

Defence policy debate looms at Canberra conference

At the Labour Party triennial conference in Canberra delegates from states including Tasmania and New South Wales will weigh compulsory training and defence funding. Tasmanian Ogilvie pushes for adequate defence. opposition grows elsewhere. Figures from government and opposition attend as discussions continue.

Pa Labour Party Ogilvie Canberra Miloraf Torla Moser F. J A. Calwell C. Crofts J. Jinolana Ala A. E. Monk Sheehan New South Wales Messrs. Bestley M.hlr J. J. Graves J. B. Martin J. &Met P. J. Keller W. F.eahan Queensland Forgan Smith Rj’ Roll J. Byran C. de Read G. M. Hanlon South Australia Makin MHR Maha BE. A. Dewan O'Flaherty M.H.A V. Mela J. F. Walsh Western Australia Cartlo Cunningdm Mendra Trainer P. J. Mooney Sid Foley Tasmania Pheither T. G. Wha G. G. Becker Brooker

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