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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 26, 1939

Page

2

We Are Ready On the Air Today Arc Ang 20 Item

Radio schedule fragment lists a wide program of music and talks across many genres. It includes modern language sections, orchestral performances, concerts, weather updates, sports notes, and multiple hourly features with times and station blocks. The text references specific acts and performers in a dense, period-voice listing.

Arc Ang Calhup Ital Male Beaslon Werther Sporting Tad Mane Hall Gentes Mabey Comian Aio Marcell Kirby B.C. Maishour Munte Warmick Farm Wili Manitows Eorex Jameson Mtanlat Lord Lurgan John ‘Hannell Lord Huntanan Ledric

Prime Minister's Message on Australia and Europe War Risk

The Prime Minister urged calm and unity amid European tensions and the looming war. He warned against sensationalism and called for steadfast support of Britain while Australia preserves independence and readiness. He urged private citizens to stay orderly, cheerful, and avoid disruption as Australia braces for potential conflict.

Monaziew Europe Fetter Munten Germany Doyman Poland Australia Fred Vitel Pole Fm Atlckehouse Marlen

Memorial note for Gordon Francie Tagny and family

A memorial notice honors Gordon Francie Tagny and mentions family members in a loving dedication. The inserted message by Rand M Boyd expresses heartfelt remembrance and respects the memory within a private family context.

Corey Gordon Francie Tagny Ak Yale le Loving Grandyarwtta Rand M Boyd

Australia Moves to Expand Wartime Security Powers

The Commonwealth moves to give government power to control or restrict various activities including propagation, public order, and publishing. Authorities could seize ships or aircraft and regulate communications and publications to safeguard national defense. The act enables evacuation plans and policing measures, with safeguards and potential suppression of hostile writings during periods of crisis.

Alee Tomer Talena Imalaalning Ugalieg and Services Imaca Erielea Vonling da Rock

Canberra resident earns merit in motion under 38 in court

Mim Bei ir of Canberra was enna srt of merit in the motion under 38 in the votal aga in the City of Sydney 1% G. A. Thorntor, who bolda for adminigan to praction at a fntar ang petlctoc in Federal Courts.

Mim Bei Ir Canberra Enna Srt Votal Aga Sydney G. A. Thorntor Fntar Ang Petlctoc Fedarel

Peace and Mediation in a World at War

The article weighs the threat of war against peace driven by Allied and neutral forces. It highlights President Roosevelt's mediation plea as a key, notes global silence as an hour of lost hope, and urges Australians to maintain calm, continue duties, and prepare for decisive acts shaping history. Australia stands apart in calm, urging deliberate action over sensational talk.

Roosevelt Ling World Order Waita Australia Clair

Church Services and Meetings Across Parishes

A warped OCR list describes numerous church services and meetings. It notes Holy Communion at multiple churches, evening services, Sunday schools, and special collections for humanitarian causes, with times ranging from early morning to evening and including gatherings led by Rev. T. D. Macleod Rev. C. E. Turnbull and Rev. J. Hilan Wanteldge among others.

Archdeacon to Visit Canberra for Festival Sermon

The Archdeacon will travel to Canberra this week to preach at the Pyttona Festival at Augustine's, Trundle. He is expected to deliver a charge from THD 18.

Canberra Trundle Prion Chara

Davis Cup Rivalry Marred by Mixed Parish Notices

A garbled report records a Davis Cup singles defeat and tangential church notices from Brookline and London. It mentions Anglican missions, parish councils, and a royal meet, with names like Rev T Whiting and J Wight Macley. The text intertwines sports and church administration, reflecting a local page with multiple items.

St. John's Bt Paul's Jehngon Hatt ‘O-Maurtow Euchatlal Macleod T & Whiting Macseod TF Whiting Paul's Thorn Almito Pau Paul Brookline Grum Mt. Harding Jashaon Peppin J. Wight Macley Uriiah Parkes W. Parkes National Grinith Woodger London Meare Pury Coropalion Abbey 10 Annity

Works Officers Reduced in Status Amid Cabinet Action

The Director General of Works and another official have been reduced in status by the Governor General following a Royal Commission inquiry. Mehalfey is moved to Assistant Director General of Works at a reduced salary. Orwin is transferred to the Canberra office with a trimmed role. The Board found negligence and improper conduct not proven, but noted failures to seek guidance before signing the contract. Both officers resume duty immediately, with subsequent church notices and services scheduled around September.

Wurkncm W. Mehaffay E J. Orwin Governor Sydney R. Mehaffey Anlar Mr. Orwin Abe Read Canberra How A. Carrodus Stension Aqulry Menadtey van Neemkont Cateloes Public Service Buln Gouhell Bal Me. Mehalfey Moe Li Ylew Department of the Interior Lt Services Crwir Mensies Board of Inquiry Nic Anand Chai Venice Orwinted Acoordanun Mrr Orwin Diracton Genen Worka Dnl Teldon

Community church notices and services across Canberra area

A long list of church services and events is announced, including an evening Enterconary Aarvion, a Communion service, and a meeting at Canberra with brief sermons by Dr Waldock. Invitations extended to all. Ladies Fellowship at New Thursday event. Father Turnbull leaves. Youth and parish activities scheduled with times and locations across multiple churches and districts.

Ohare Tas Waldock G. m. Turnbull Canberre Traddon Braddyn Vasd

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