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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 29, 1933
Page
3
A fragmented OCR of church notices lists multiple denominations and events in Canberra and surrounding areas. It names Presbyterian, Methodist, Anglican and Salvation Army gatherings with times, speakers, and locations, including morning and evening services, Sunday school, and missionary reports. It also references regional groups and a Shriah Science service schedule with venue notes and preacher names.
A local flower show opened amid general praise for the arrangements and the display. Mr J A Lyons opened the event, with remarks on flowers symbolizing divine love and community spirit. Exhibits included hydrangeas and chrysanthemums, though some sections showed limited entries. Mr F Warren of Cooma presented a standout display. The event runs into the afternoon and evening with judging and prizes to be awarded.
Melbourne Friday report: JonM Makene Weston received an eight year sentence for manslaughter tied to the March 14 death. The jury rejected murder and urged mercy, noting the defendant’s actions stemmed from a perceived disgrace. Related local items mention a May 4 concert and church activities at the Congregational meeting.
Fragmentary OCR notation mentions a school anniversary and a memorial service in Canberra with references to patients, management, and figures named Walker and Owen. Details are indeterminate due to garbled text.
Readable portions describe two consecutive Methodist circuit entertainments at the rat moon and wan, with married ladies accepting the challenge and staging another lively program. The church planned a further event with prizes and a night program, while men prepared strenuously for the upcoming occasion.
The rugby event opens this afternoon at Manuka Oval with Mr A Blakeley presenting trophies. Early matches feature North versus South sides contending the Masay Cup. late match pairs Queanbeyan and nberya in premiership action. Junior sets formed, new methods adopted, and teams listed with players and forwards for Garberra NY and Tarkin.
North City Club will renew dances at Arnstie Hall Saturday night with popular prices. The event signals renewed patronage for the club and follows a period of engagement with the sea port and local residents.
National football opens today as clubs across the league face each other in a series of matches at Kingston Oval. Umpires include Bughuspa and Curntun with officials from Northbourne and Manuke. Players listed include Moroney, Brudenan, Taylor, Waterman, and Chaman reflecting a wide lineup for the opening rounds.
London reports the death of Sir Jeitewy Salmond, chief of the Alp shel, after a long illness. The obituary notes his leadership and service, with readers informed of the circumstances surrounding his passing at Roy Balwant VII Hospital in London.
A local program at Queanbeyan Star Theatre presents a feature titled The Aimnaf hy Grom opening and running through Monday and Tuesday. The show is billed as a monumental spectacle with crowd appeal and a grand display, drawing attention to a vivid cinema experience at the venue.
A meeting of A W 1 members and ex members will be held off Capitol Hill at 2 80 pm next Sunday. FPawbEtA endorsed and referred to the Secretary of the Department of the Interior. Erection of four brick fireplaces at Canberra sought. inquiries to the Assistant Secretary Property and Survey. No tender necessarily accepted.
Heavy entries have been received for the sheep dog trials at the Millport meeting. Although late entries may apply for other events, several names have been provided. The programme promises interesting rounds with a good number of competitors, and the HBA, conducting the meet, has issued a concise note on entry procedures.
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