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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 21, 1940

Page

3

Christmas Services Across Canberra Churches

A long list of Christmas and regular services across churches in Canberra including Holy Communion Evensong and children's services at St Christopher's Manuka St Patrick's Braddon North Ainslie and At Andrew Forrest Plus Christmas Day observances at several parishes with carols organ recital and united services in Wesley Forrest and the Civic Centre.

Baturdat Freartterian Church OF AT. Andrew Forrest Hector Harrison Bradnon Fawkner Atreat Erin G. Robron B.A At John's Church Archdeacon Robertson At. John's Church Aenewal North Ainslie Goulburn Cathedral Reve Harold Falmer Charles Meare Brian Kugelmann Jack Whight Robertson el O'Clork At. Christopher’ Church Canberra Joseph Muart Moset Agracep Chriaumas Adeate Pideles Hr. Christopher Mhoir At Andrew Braddon

Wallaroo Bush Fire Brigade Formed in Yarrow Shire Meeting

Approval granted at a Yarrow Shire Council meeting for the Wallaroo Bush Fire Brigade. Captain is Mr L Hf Hoathwell, with a substantial portion of Shire riding to join. East and north boundaries outlined with designated posts.

Wallaroo

Christmas Party at Hall Rochford Hall Parents and Citizens

An annual Hall Christmas Tree festival at Rochford's Hall drew a large crowd as Hall Public School presented a full program. The event featured songs, sketches, nursery rhyme characters, and a visit from Father Christmas.

Hall Rochford Hall Public School Richard Curran Fatelle Carney Betty Anna Kilby Patty O'Sullivan Queen of Hearts Patay O'Sullivan King of Hearts Beulah Curran Lorna Bolton Audrey Kilby Darla West Aileen Curran Joan Munday Jean Pearson Iris Pearson Mildred Pearson Mae O'Sullivan Hilda Conton Mavis Bolton Bob McMillan Lea Coulton Trevor Graham Peter Garvie Ron Lovering

Meningitis Cases Rise in Darwin As Health Officials Act

The Darwin meningitis tally reached 30 diagnosed cases with additional suspects under observation. Dr. Jay from Broome Laboratory will fly to Darwin to assist remedial efforts as authorities close milk barns to curb spread. Sir Frederick Stewart notes steps are in place and aid is being sent to manage the situation.

Sydney Darwin Sir Frederick Stewart Cumpston Jay Broome Laboratory Frederick

Spitfires Evolved From Speed Planes on British Coast

The article recounts the origins of the Spitfire fighters tracing back to Supermarine designs and Schneider Trophy races. It highlights R. G. Mitchell as designer, early speed records, and the transition to wartime production before the first Spitfire squadron delivery in July 1938.

Hampshire King Alfred Britain West Solent R. G. Mitchell Supermarine Aviation Works Southampton Baltimore U.S Air Ministry Royal Air Force Venice Webster Oficer Waghorn Orlebar Bratham Supermarine George Stainforth Nanme Sir Henry Royce

Snowy River Bandit Captured Near Orbost After Shootout

Police cornered the Snowy River bandit in bush country miles from Orbost this morning. He terrorised isolated farms in the Orbost district for days, was wounded in the side and shoulder, and attempted suicide after a gunfight at Fardine Creek. He surrendered in a weakened condition.

Melbourne Orbost Snowy River Fardine Creek

Melbourne pilot awarded Distinguished Flying Cross

Flight Lieutenant K W Kaufman of Melbourne receives the Distinguished Flying Cross for gallantry aboard RAF service. The London honor crowns his wartime flying record with London based commendation in this period report.

London K. W. Kaufman Melbourne

Kingston Westridge Services Resume and Saturday Cessation

Beginning Tuesday December 2 the Kingston Westridge morning and afternoon services will resume and run on Tuesdays and Thursdays until further notice. Starting Saturday December 24 the Kingston Westridge Saturday morning service will be discontinued.

Kingston-Westridge Kingston-Weatridge

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