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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 17, 1938

Page

3

Religious Services and Church Notices Across Canberra and Surrounds

A mixed listing of church services and activities across Canberra area churches including St Pauls Kingston, Caulfield, Forrest and Braddon. Entries cover morning prayers sermons communion Sunday schools youth groups and evening services in Anglican Roman Catholic Methodist Christian Science and various Christian denominations with times and locations noted.

Chrisstmas Aervices Forrest and Braddoo Church of St. Andrew

Christmas Services Across Churches Highlight Holiday Hymns

Church notices announce sermons and Christmas carols at John s Church Christ mas h ys and Carole service s planned. Evensong at Westlake 7 30 am and North Aina Hall 7 30 pm mark final CEM B led service. Revd Mas Laod to lead Christmas Day duties as many members depart for holidays.

Int. John's Church Congressilod Abay Westlake CEMB North Ainale Pam Mas MasLaod Ascvices Chin Centre Wesley Church Hall Forrest Tay Arthur J. Thomson Jeet Church Rav Christman Jearcles Reid Choir

Remanded on Seven Charges

Sydney Friday Angus Barwick a 35 year old labourer appeared at the Central Police on a charge of attempted robbery with a revolver. He was remanded until December. The text also includes local church notices and Christmas service plans with doctrinal discussion and preaching announcements.

Sydney Angus Barwick Central Police

No Change in Bread Prices Proclaimed in Sydney

A proclamation set maximum flour price at 12 shillings 10 pence per 0. The Victorian Wheat Advisory Committee’s decision to limit wheat price plus bean and pollard costs led to slight bread price adjustments. Overseas market weakness and local seller incentives influenced values. reports note bakers in industrial areas altered carters yet bread price remained unchanged. Government commits to an inquiry on bricks and bread, while avoiding a broad price-stability guarantee.

Sydney

Government inquiry on bread prices debated in Legislative Council

Mr Lang of the Opposition criticized the proposed Industrial Arbitration and Workers' Compensation Bill amendments as restricting the inquiry scope. He argued the inquiry should examine price levels and unfair practices, not merely whether prices were high. The minister in charge, Mr Richardson, responded as debates continued on the amendment.

Sydney Lang Legislative Council Timitea Social Services Richerdson

Wellersley Bomber Forced Down in Rugged North

One of two remaining Vickers Wellersley bombers was forced down in rugged mountains near Colteray close to Deroy. The crew were unhurt and were aided by Avro Anson bombers and RAAF in the operations to drop supplies. The accident followed an oil leak and occurred about 30 miles from Callinr Bay, 300 miles west of Wyndham and 160 miles from Derby with arrangements to depart Port Hedland for Darwin.

Darwin Vickers Wellersley Colteray Deroy Vickers Wellersey RAAF Australia Port Hedland Aviar Wan Northern Callinr Bay Wyndham Derby Avro Anna Franglan

Wheat farmers angered by flour tax payments in Assembly

In the Legislative Assembly Mr J C Boas of the UAP named Deputy Premier Bir Bruxner and urged a federal recommendation to revise the payment method. A portion of funds would be set aside for wheat growers with no crop. Bruxner denied collection difficulties and said the tax validity would be tested. the issue, tied to the federal excise, sits with the State Advisory Committee and the Cabinet for next week.

Sydney Legislative Assembly J.C. Boas U.A.P Bir Brusner Bruxner

Ten Year Charge Ended By Acquittal In Assault Case

John O Keefe faced a ten year old charge of assault with corrosive liquid against Phillip Pettit. Pettit testified that O Keefe threw a bottle contents into his face, burning the skin and injuring the eye, causing weeks of pain. O Keefe, living at Tremors, Nzete, denied the act. The jury returned a verdict of acquittal.

Sydney John O'Keefe Salamman Phillip John ‘Pettit Temore O'Keefe O'Keats Dowpila O'Keate Tremors Pet

Relief workers may be paid in advance

Friday Mr B J Heffron asked Deputy Premier Me Mruxner in the Five Assembly whether the Government intended to provide day wages in advance to relief workers who would commence work at sea or receive some money for hardship. Mrs Brummer replied that the matter was being considered by the Cabinet and an announcement would be given next week.

Byoney B.J. Heffron Ind. Lab Me. Mruxner Brummer

Sterling fund in Wellington reaches £4.5 million

Friday reports the sterling fund held by the bank growing to £4,500,000 with a gain of £400,000 in one week. The news item notes a surge in sterling and mentions the balance and weekly rise in currency holdings.

Wellington Fis Verye Bank Nerouse Ube

Canberra Eisteddfod syllabus outlines May 4 event week

The Canberra Eisteddfod society releases the syllabus for the annual festival starting May 4 with competitive sections across open choral vocal instrumental and dramatic categories. Prizes range from trophies to pounds with specific awards listed for each section and age group. Donations and subscriptions are urged to support the venture as funding is still being finalized.

Canberra Drase Vison Atwaag Vetwera Eady Garran Roger de ‘Covariey Heve Nate Saath Virginiue V. Lorimer Norman Kannerdale Bydney Levi Allenland Broien LRSM Canberre G.P.O

Canberra Tinmat Debate on Orchard Pest Control

The Department of Datesesor in Canberra proposes a strict control plan for fruit tree pests to protect orchards and gardens. Critics argue current methods fail, calling for abolition of the experimental Yarcaluma orchard and stronger import controls on outside fruit stock.

Therma Times de Eateesor Yarcaluma Marsary Cortsin Canberra Comenimlon Law Age New South Wales Threeforem New Routh Wales Waleay

Plane crews set to fly Tripoli mission tomorrow

The air units plan to depart Friday morning for Tripoli and continue toward the Balkans, with pilots and stewards prepared for a peacetime operation in the region.

Serlin Friay Tripoli Amd Fvm Phippinds Balkans

Canberra Albury Elbourne Waves Tour Listing

Fragmented OCR notes list Canberra Albury Elbourne waves schedule with tours on Monday Thursday and Saturday. Mentions private dab and Tomcat Bursa contact, Cotter River Tour at 4 p.m. with phone references and Murray Valley noted.

Omen Canberra Tomcat Bursa CTE Sishisseing Tour Cotter Beok Touriet Burma Murray Vailey

Travel by Air Nett Dest to Brighise Home Avatrania

Travel by air destination Brighise Home Avatrania National Airwave Pty listed with contact Phone BAO Bem 0 630 pm details.

Brighise Avatrania National Airwave Pty

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