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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 08, 1937

Page

2

Dean Haydon Jubilee Celebrated at St Christopher’s Forrest

A jubilee function for Very Rev Dean P M Haydon was held at St Christopher’s School Forrest yesterday morning. Students performed music and a cavalcade titled Memories of the Past honored his ordination and the church’s growth including the new St Christopher’s. Dean Haydon thanked the children and recalled Archbishop Mannix’s praise for the convent project.

Dean P. M. Haydon St. Christopher's School Forrest Dean Mary Ryan Burikda Millett Dean Haydon Church of St. Christopher's Mannix Parliament House Dympna St. Patrick's, Braddon

Queanbeyan Court Hears Theft and Ticket Charge

Norman Purchase was jailed 14 days hard labour for possessing goods suspected of theft a gold sleeve links and a suit found in his possession. He admitted stealing the items but could not recall where. He also paid a £1 fine plus railway fare for travelling without a ticket on December 3. A separate licensing transfer for the Victoria Hotel was approved.

Queanbeyan F. W. Britz Norman Purchase Constable Jones Purchase Ballarat Sydney Goulburn Howe Queambeyan

Radio Inspector to Visit Canberra for Interference Check

A radio inspector from the Senior Radio Inspector's Office Sydney will visit Canberra on December 13 to investigate reception interference. Mr W McGill will examine radios of complainants and decide on remedies. Write to the postmaster GPO Canberra before December 13.

Sydney Canberra Mr. W. McGill G.P.O

Country Women hold eighth annual meeting in Queanbeyan

The Queanbeyan Branch of the Country Women’s Association held its eighth annual meeting and birthday party at the CWA Tearooms. A treasurer’s report showed a £56 credit balance, several new members joined, and plans for catering at the upcoming Queanbeyan P and A Show and Christmas cheer for hospital patients were announced. Officers elected include President Mrs F Hyles and treasurer Mrs Evans. A tea party concluded the event with visitors from Canberra and nearby districts. the birthday cake was cut by foundation member Mrs H W Deane.

Queanbeyan Country Women's Association C.W.A Queanbeyan P. and A R. Falkiner J. Esmond K. Hill R. Hornby Evans Canberra H. W. ¥. Deane

Stock loading facilities improved at Queanbeyan station

At a Queanbeyan Graziers Association meeting, Railway Superintendent announced improvements to the trucking yards including a stock loading ramp and line regrading. The association had long pushed for these changes and said the work was completed very satisfactorily benefiting those loading and unloading stock.

Queanbeyan Graziersa’ Association Graziers ‘Association

Sentiment Follows Sergeant North at Queanbeyan Court

At the Court of Petty Sessions in Queanbeyan the legal profession and the Magistrate bid farewell to Sergeant North as he prepares to leave Queanbeyan on Thursday. Mr Lindsay praised his fair and impartial conduct and wished him well in his future career.

Court of Petty Sessions Queanbeyan Sergeant North Lindsay Maguire

Soviet executions in Irkutsk over cattle disease plot

Nine veterinary officers were executed at Irkutsk for spying and aiding a foreign power by spreading foot and mouth disease and starving animals, leading to the destruction of 8000 cattle in 1936. In court, Mr Britz praised Sergeant North as a fair witness and voiced support for a well deserved promotion.

Moscow Irkutsk

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