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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 14, 1939
Page
6
Footwear maker will meet Acting Minister Frederick Stewart on Friday to discuss plans for supplying 250000 pairs of military boots. Stewart warned prices must be right or an arbitrator will set them.
Shirley Weston a 10 year old from Fant Goulburn sustained severe burns on her right instep when a kettle of boiling water spilled at her home. She was treated by ambulance and later seen by a doctor.
The Very Reverend Dean Haydon praised St Christopher's Catholic School Canberra for teaching the divinity of Christ, honoring Mother Catherine and the Good Samaritan order. He noted the school’s growth, wartime hardships endured by families, and the strong tradition reflected in leaving certificates, scholarships, and extensive sport and academic awards across cricket, rugby, hockey, swimming, music, and public service entries.
A memorial service for the late Hilda Jane Southwell was held at Wattle Park Methodist Church Burnay with Rev. RD McKinion delivering a sermon on I have kept the faith. Born August 1842 in Sydney, she was an early Halaiatrics pioneer from Gunning and Collector, raised in a large family of long-lived lineage, and respected community member. Interment followed at Sunsay Cemetery after services at the Frattie Puke Church.
School children at Telopea Park Primary joined by headmaster and staff to welcome visitors from the Infants Department. Santa Claus arrived to cheers as pupils sang carols, with displays of classroom work and festive activities throughout the school.
The YWCA International Dinner featured a mix of Greek English South African German and Australian guests. After the feast prizes were awarded to several individuals. Next year the YWCA plans an annual international day with guests and foreign residents invited.
The fragment lists a conductorship under Jian Lire with Misa Jennings at the phar and notes the event approved by parental guidance. It mentions a women’s committee convened by Mrs Welat including Mes damon Fry Edwards Hl Oxvivie Maguire Buciford and Allen with various arrangements carried out.
A government survey in the district gauges flax growers readiness and interest for expansion. Officials from the council assess the fealty of growers to flax production and note an improving but uneven readiness across regions. Enhanced trials and adaptive practices are highlighted as key steps toward broader adoption.
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