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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 25, 1946
Page
2
The notice mixes job ads and items for sale including furniture appliances and watches. It mentions a lost gold watch and a reward, plus a store change at 103 Uriarra Street and funeral home references. Details are fragmentary but indicate classifieds in a Canberra area paper.
A 1906 reflection on Christmas teaching mankind to live by Christian standards. It argues the holiday's true meaning rests on applying peace and goodwill to daily conduct, linking personal responsibility to a universal Christian code and the earthly mission of Christ.
Officials of the Department of Transport hope the four ordered items will soon arrive. The replacements will relieve strain from an old bum, which has awaited replacement for several months. The pieces, built in England, are now becoming available for the chasses.
A National YWCA Conference plan is announced with delegates from Can berra led by Mimes M Loudon and Funck. Perth girls Anne Lewis of Kalamunda and Lesley Bateman of South Perth seek a sponsor for a swift 20 yard dash. others nominated as part of the Perth contingent.
The document lists the Quesnheystt Showground racing card with dog names and lane assignments for Thursday events at 240 pm and 470 pm. Canberra venues host Divisions 3 and 4 over 470 and 476 yards, with entries including Bright John, Red Postage, Cobra Maid, and Dark Stream among others.
Weather outlook shows warm spells with rain possible and thunderstorms. Winds are moderate from the south with a risk of lightning and a moderate fire danger. A southerly breeze continues and seas remain manageable for travel.
A fragment describes a holiday quiz with certificates, a prize distribution to Feader furnishing the est, and an instruction to enact The Cariberre Timea before Tuesday, December 31. It lists titles Agnes Grey and Rhoda Fleming among entries and mentions Ursula Mirauet and Hilde Riemer.
The Canberra post office faced the heaviest Christmas mail in ten years with over 120 bags of mail moving through the system in a single day. Normal daily load is 80 bags each way, and delivery staff pressed on despite delays as overseas parcels rose.
An incomplete report mentions Gurdon Allan Greve, a baker Saree daee, and pigs with police indicating a statement about a suspected incident. The readable portion lacks clear events or outcomes.
Tensions spill as comments from Walter Pate echo over team unity ahead of the Davis Cup. Reports say Parker sits on the outer with Mulloy while distances grow amid persistent criticism and privacy concerns. Pate defers final team decisions until two singles matches determine the outcome.
The United States names Kramer and Schroeder for both singles and doubles as captain Walter Pate withholds doubles pairings until 24 hours before the match. Gayle Talbot reports Parker criticizes the secrecy while praising the chosen duo amid team strategy and rankings.
Christmas day services announced for St John and St Peter parishes with Holy Communion times from 7 am to 9:30 am and teatotal services. Transit details note bus routes and arrival times for parish services. Clergy lineup includes Fay H Harrison and others at St John.
A fragmented Canberra diary recalls Christmas celebrations and social gatherings in Australia. Mentions Mrs H R Sarenurgh and Eve Nelson returning from abroad, the Canadian delegation hosting a Christmas Day event, and a wardens party with official guests. Describes Lady Gowrie Christmas party for 186 children, with masques, ice cream, fruit, and gifts. Westlake and ex-servicemen’s party, and a Christmas treat for Westlake children by the Western Welfare Association. Also notes Emu Bank family events and Christian observances during holidays.
The YWCA junior members held a decorated Saturday party with a Christmas tree, prizes for best costumes, games, and a Santa visit. Presents were collected for hospital children, and greetings arrived from Australia and various officials. The Windsor Castle note and references to British Occupation Forces were mentioned in the message.
Unclear text from a historical page hints at uncertainty over invitations and responses. The fragment mentions expropriation language and a decision by an individual named Emily, with no clear event date or location.
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