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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 26, 1941
Page
3
A long, fragmented schedule of BBC and local radio programs, listings include news, music, sports, talks, and special features across multiple stations. The text enumerates times and show names with occasional missing or garbled portions, reflecting a dense broadcast guide.
A dense list of church services across denominations outlines Eucharists and morning prayers at St Pauls, St Christopher's, St Patrick's, and others with times from 7 am to 9:30 pm. It notes Anzac commemorations, special lectures, Sunday School anniversaries, choir items, and upcoming Centenary Ball plans, plus meetings of church guilds and community gatherings.
The Australian Labour Party invites members to meet and hear the Low SATURD TO-NIGHT. A special bus will depart Young’s Kingston at 7 20 p.m. The musicale at the Hotel Canberra was postponed to Tuesday May 18 1941 at p.m. The next monthly meeting will be held at Acton Hall on Monday 28 April. Double room options available at Cleavers Newsagency Kingston, Gilberts Newsagency.
Questions in the Commons probe expediting mail and cables from aliens interned in Australia. The Australian Government is considering the matter. The Daily Telegraph reports newsprint rationing failed to lower circulation and four page papers may appear on some days. Queen Mary meets a 24 year old pilot officer who shot down a Heinkel bomber during a Buckingham Palace incident and congratulates him on his record.
Batavia notes from the Government Information Bureau announce a 1911 foreigner cap for the Netherlands East Indies. The total quota is divided into eight groups around eight hundred each, covering Chinese Japanese British Indians Arabia Palestine Transjordania Syria and Iraq North Americans Britons and Irishmen other Europeans and other nationals.
Japanese authorities say the Chekiang campaign ended successfully and preparations began for a new push in Fukien to cut Chungking’s supply line. They claim 1600 Chinese killed and 350 captured between Saturday morning and noon Wednesday.
Fragmentary text shows tender forms and envelopes related to the Works and Services Branch Department of the terror in Canberra. Likely a government procurement notice seeking bids. details unclear due to damaged OCR.
A brief notice from Cox's Newsagency indicates a young gentleman seeks a place on the public service board. Applicants are asked to apply through Cleavers Newsagency for further details and assurances on accommodation options.
The Baptist Church plans morning services with Dr Wal dock delivering and prayers offered at both the junior and senior services. Scouts and Cubs attend the morning service, and Rev. Trathen will address older scholars. Wesley services are at 11 pm and 7 15 pm.
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