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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 01, 1944

Page

3

Church Services and Schedules Across Several Congregations

A readable fragment lists church activities including Presbyterian services at Church of ML with minister Mr. Puller and evening service. Salvation Army meetings in Cape area. a morning and afternoon timetable with Sunday school and a four to five o clock afternoon program. a choir presentation on a theme about fairness. and various visiting hours and ministerial notes.

Adazurdag Christopher's Em Por Palace Vaumeway Presbyterian Church of ML Andrew Morrent Jay Hewtor Harrie M.A. LD HM. Puller TD Pam Bermoldon

Church Notes and New Year Services Across Denominations

Local church notices list morning services on Sunday at John’s and Reid and Wenley with pastors F J Searle and I F Alina leading phrases indicate Christmas and New Year observances. Baptists and other denominations schedule worship, with details fragmented but focused on sermons and routine morning gatherings.

Nate God Fal Blges T. John Bivenscog T John's Reid and Wenley Reid F. J. Searle Mev. I. FF Alina Baptist Esericen Tn Eet Saag

Moratorium Extension for War Service Widows Protections

National Regulations extend moratorium protections for widows of servicemembers in war service. The amendments widen coverage beyond death tied to combat, add continued protection until after pension or settlement, and bar immediate execution against widows linked to the servicemember.

National Re Ale de Dendant

ACT Division Record at Cricket Maton 347 ROMA

The Red Crow ACT Division reports a work collation at Cricket Maton 347 ROMA with Baanys noted. Details suggest a contributions record pending final tally and verification.

Baanys

Quiet New Year Eve in Canberra

A partial OCR of a Canberra New Year event reports quiet observances in several churches and venues. It notes limited attendance at Mt. Jolt and St Andrews Church, Malvation Army citadel, John’s Church, and Archdale Nobrviaon. The Albert Hall event by the Canberra Mizhiand Society and Burns Club drew a large crowd with 700 plus attendees and service personnel. The write up mentions devotion to God, wartime reflection, and charity efforts including a Prisoners of War Fund appeal. The night closed with a knighted gathering and dinner by Wally Higgs orchestra.

Mt. Jolt Bt. Andrew's Alm. John’s Church Roaune Hestor Marri Albert Hall Cenberrs Mizhiand Bosiety Surns Danovra PPC Jar Knight Bhuale Wally Higge

Postal arrangements for New Year’s Day at GPO Canberra

Postal notices describe opening hours from 9 to 10 am and 8 am to 6 am for Canberra GPO and city branches with exceptions for Money Order and Savings Bank transactions. Certain mail deliveries are limited and clearances occur at 9 pm and 9:30 pm, with multiple offices listed for special clearance and morning despatch schedules.

GPO Canberra Ptt Ainnulea Hota Canberra Kurrajoog Parliament House P.O Sydney Grisoane Sam Canberra City Dunviews

Dutch Escape Reaches British Coast Amid Welcoming Sailors

A damaged report details 19 Dutch evacuees arriving by small boat on the Beitiet coast after two days at sea. Dutch guards and local officials greeted the newcomers, presenting a basket of fruit to Queen, and the scene drew enthusiastic attention as emissaries conveyed urgent messages to Queen Wilhelmina.

Beitiet Pier Bernard

Crowds Throng Sydney Streets For New Year Festivities

Sydney streets filled as thousands ignored warnings that transport services would not run. Police reported a quiet night with orderly crowds and few drunks. Rail and hotel services struggled to meet demand as trains and seats sold out while some hotels ran dry on spirits.

Sydney Irmyda Tore Wan Sumity Lonigat Norreal Ang Wbe Wan Howe

Fish for troops in New Guinea plan reported

A fragmentary Sydney report notes a planned fishing operation to supply troops in New Guinea. The text mentions army personnel and a convoluted memorandum, hinting at a logistics effort tied to New Guinea, with references to Mr Forde and new units.

New Guinea Sydney Army Peraonoul Army Borda Forde

Taunts at Overseas Air Cadet Office Spark Tension

Fragmentary text describes resentment at taunts toward B A F overseas, mentions Us Australia, a minister, and orders carried out. References to Baxland, Haraland, and individuals Forde and a cousin AAS appear amid garbled phrases. The readable content implies a tense interaction with military or cadet associations.

Australia Baxland Haaland Forde

Aboriginal Troops Patrol North Coast Amid War Strain

Reported efforts describe Australian Aborigines trained along the Horie coast, cited as capable infantry due to precision and endurance. Observers note their duty to guard the front, report anomalies, and endure condescension from some officials while a few details remain unclear.

Denis Daenab Almitralla Priday Patral Horie Aervice Shay Wlay Ginger Cowl

33 Per Cent Lift in War Savings During 1943

Sydney report states that war savings contributions rose by about thirty three percent in 1943. The average per capita contribution to national savings increased, aided by subscriptions to war loans and rations programs.

Sydney Tesreiay Almione N.bw Nla

Police Medal Awards Report From Sydney Ceremony

Five members of the police and two fire brigade personnel were awarded medals at a Sydney ceremony. The King George Medal and Mire Reverves Medal went to named recipients, with commendations presented by the Governor and the Lord Mayor.

Sydney Syssay MAW Poller Paros Fire Biricaden William Defoutes Wehnam Jona Keogh Wilam Bawal Alexander Jonan Lord Wakrditets Alt Majorty

White Australia Policy Defended in Melbourne Debate

Fragmentary text from Melbourne references the White Australia policy, noting debate and policy defense. Mentions about immigration, national stance, and public interest phrases amid unclear quotes and incomplete names. No coherent event details or dates present.

Postal Action Against By Us PMG

Action notes and scattered fragments describe postal actions involving the General Post and Telegraphs, with mention of revocations and investigations. References include an address in Canberra and other scattered clues to a reward and personnel. The legible items indicate a formal action context but details remain unclear.

PMG

Beards at adl notice and information line

Fragmentary OCR notes reference dates and a telephone line for information and a Beards notice. It mentions January 1 and a Monday around January 3 and a phone contact 377. The source is partially readable and lacks clear subject matter or outcomes.

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