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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 25, 1947
Page
2
An obscured OCR notice from Camrose outlines timetable changes and service cancellations around Christmas and New Year. It cites Commonwealth of a SYMALia and mentions December 28 2000 with notices of operation changes and contact details for further information.
Christmas in Australia is described as a beacon of peace and goodwill despite wartime shadows. The message urges faith and hope, noting material prosperity yet urging sympathy for those less fortunate worldwide. It stresses that the spiritual mission of Christmas endures and calls people to spread cheer and support others beyond personal differences.
Church of England services listed with early morning Holy Communion at 7 am and 1 0 am, Evensong at 7 pm. Catholic masses include Christopher's Manukau with 7 8 pm and 10 am hours. St Patrick Braddon with midnight, 7 am, 6 20 am, and 10 30 am masses. St Francis Hail offers 9 am mass. Presbyterian notes Church of St Andrew Forbury Street and related Presbyterian service at Fawuer Street.
In Sydney the estate of the late Charis Woolfield Beret of Bennett and Wood Pty Lad shows probate granted on 1 joer 16. Mrs Margeret Court homekeeper receives £30, chauffeur Charles W Ramm £90, cook Nellis Miles £100, with the bulk of the 4,316,703 land value directed to his family and two daughters.
The Minister for Commerce discussed raising the contract price of butter to Britain to 200/8 per ton and ghee costs, noting Britain’s Ministry of Food approval. The exchange referenced tensions over pricing and supply arrangements with Britain.
Adelaide match reports New South Wales defeating South Australia in Shamald TWdeld. Canberra spinner Fred delivers 4/87. South Australia total 201 and 208 with notable scores from Mithad 23 Hamence 34 Ridings 24 Langley 42 Noblet 7. NSW reply 800 and 1/63 Aukeman 34 25 Moroney 80 Moblat £/11.
Reports indicate rains damaged crops in New South Wales and Victoria, with harvest estimates uncertain but suggesting yields may fall short of the originally projected 57 200 000 bushels. Farmers anticipate a weaker season despite efforts to salvage the crop.
Inquiries arise about the Canberra Times motto origins and the poem What I Live For. The piece suggests the author was editor of several newspapers between 1848 and 1864 including The Birmingham Mercury and The Dustin Daily Superior, though the text is garbled with broken phrases and partial names. firm.
A Victorian couple Mrs Fielder and her husband caravan in Canberra and plan to stay ten days. They left Melbourne in December and traveled via the Derin route, facing rain and delays but reporting no serious incidents. They describe modern caravan comforts including a water tank and coved boards, while noting their cautious driving in unfamiliar terrain.
In Sydney on a Wednesday, lawyer Mr. V. 3. Brady argued for Eva Es 18, whose marriage was deemed permissible by Magistrate Ernest Gourland. The case seeks a permit for the girl to stay in Australia after holidays, with the Minister for Immigration to be approached for approval. Her father wanted her returned to China to marry a man she was promised years ago. Gwenda stated she wished to settle down like any married woman in love with her chosen partner.
Bryant Williams, 1, killed while riding on top of a crowded compartment in a night train near Goulburn. Williams and a companion left their compartment for air due to heat and crowding. the companion returned, Williams stayed on the roof, was struck on the head as the train passed under a bridge, and died.
Reported pre holiday fatalities include George Cook an ambulance bearer and Roy Smith from Bherwood. The blast is believed to have occurred near the Bedney area on Wednesday. Arthur Mailay aged 24 from Mortlabe Mirest Mortlabe died at Western Suburbs Hospital after exposure to phanyle. Workmen were whiling during the June hour when a bucket of phanyle toppled, causing injuries as water was being prepared.
The article describes Christmas events in Britain with church services and televised programs. It notes a grand procession at Westminster Abbey, the gap between civic tributes and religious observances, and plans for a late night service broadcast from a London church.
The editor reports a Mulwala protest linked to Canberra Timer coverage of December events. The piece notes concern over representations of local matters, calls for improved clarity on input, and mentions cooperation from management and officials while thanking readers for hospitality. Names of individuals appear in the correspondence.
Scattered showers and thunderstorms reported over the southern district. Conditions described as mild to warm and humid with light to moderate south winds. Forecast notes vary in readability across the inland area.
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