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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 13, 1968

Page

5

New parish appointments in Woden Valley clergy changes

Two Catholic parishes in the Woden Valley appoint new priests from February. Father A Conway of Jindabyne will lead the Evered Heart in Pearce. Father J Kelly of Braidwood will head the St Peter and Paul parish in Garran. Other clergy moves include Fr W O'Shea taking leave, Fr P Cusack administering St Joseph's O'Connor, Fr Wright moving to Yarralumla, and Fr Flack taking St Christopher's vacancy.

Woden Valley A. Conway Jindabyne the Evered Heart Pearce J Kelly Braidwood St Peter and Paul Carran Father P. Cusack Goulburn St Joseph's, O'Connor Father Wright St Christopher's Yarralumla Hiesr Father B. Jassell Father R. Flack Young

Tents for Jordan Tents for Jordan

The Jordanian government has provided $10 toward a World Council of Churches plan to airlift heavy duty tents to Amman to house refugees in a bitter winter. Many SSM refugees in the Jordan valley live under canvas with severe housing shortage and aging tents in need of replacement.

World Council of Churches Amman Jordan Jordan Valley

Canberra man for Grenfell ordained minister F Avent

The Reverend F Avent, sixth St Andrew's Presbyterian Church Forrest elder, is ordained and inducted into Grenfell NSW parish. Educated at Canberra High School, BA ANU, BD Sydney, he founded the Christian Book Depot later taken over by the Church Missionary Society.

F. Avent St Andrew's Presbyterian Church Forrest Grenfell Nsw St Andrew's Avent Canberra High School Australian National University Sydney University The Christian Book Depot Church Missionary Society

Renewal month to finish tomorrow

Thirty two Dominican Sisters from all states except Tasmania attend a refresher course organized by the Mother General. The program covers theology, psychology and education with seminars and discussion groups and features expert guest speakers.

Tasmania

Baptists in Russia Hold Firm Despite Atheist State

A Moscow based report notes Russia's 500000 Baptists maintain communities across 5548 congregations with many members over 30 and children joining due to peer influence. The Union of Evangelical Christians-Baptists dominates officially with a splinter group claiming up to 25 000 members, possibly 100 000 by some Western estimates.

Soviet Union Moscow Russia Tsarist Russia Centra Asia Siberia Union of — Evangelical Christians — Baptists

Complete change of officers in Canberra Salvation Army

The Canberra Salvation Army will have a complete change of officers for the new year. The public relations officer Brigadier N Williams retires to Sydney after 12 years in the Canberra area, replaced by Major C Jones from North Queensland. City Director Captain K Bull transferred to Goulburn, replaced by Major A MacDonald from Brisbane. Captain L Foxton transferred to Griffith, assistant Candidate C Hall to Hay, replaced by Auxiliary Captain Andre L Fuller. Major K Hunter transferred to Maitland, replaced by Major Beaver from Sydney HQ. Retiring officers leave January 16, incoming contingent arrives January.

Salvation Army N. Williams Canberra Sydney Major C. Jones North Queensland K. Bull Goulburn Major A. MacDonald Brisbane L. Foxton Queanbeyan Corps Griffith C. Hall Hay Andre L. Fuller K. Hunter Canberra South Corps Maitland Beaver Territorial

Weekend Church Services Abbreviations and Schedule

A dense listing of church services across denominations in Canberra and surrounding areas. Includes Holy Communion times, Masses, worship services, and special events at Holy Trinity Turner, St Peter's, St Brigid's, and many others, with multiple churches noted in a single day. Also lists Salvation Army, Congregational, and Seventh Day Adventist activities, plus baptisms, confirmations, and family worship events.

Canberra Queasheyan M Sole Jonn the Baptist St Peter's Thiesam Holy Trinity Turner Fev B. Alene Immanuel Pale Woden Wall

Ecumenical consecration to honor Pittsburgh bishop successor

Ecumenical cooperation will be highlighted in Pittsburgh in mid February with the consecration of the successor to Episcopal Bishop Austin Pardue at St Pauls Cathedral. Trinity Cathedral, the Pittsburgh Episcopal diocese main church, was recently damaged by fire. The new bishop, Canon Robert Appleyard, will be consecrated by Presiding Bishop John E. Hines.

Pittsburgh USA Episcopal Austin Pardue St Paul's Trinity Cathedral Pittsburgh Episcopal Diocese Robert Appleyard Episcopal Church John E. Hines

Humidity, pests, and mulch in garden care notes

Acorn notes gardeners face high humidity with storms. powdery mildew on flowers and vegetables is combated by sulfur dusting or karathane spray. He describes brown scale on hollyhocks and mites on potatoes, recommending malathion and oil sprays. He observes water restrictions in Canberra and Melbourne, endorses straw mulch to conserve moisture, and urges humus-rich soil for better moisture retention and soil health.

de Rene Woot Canberra Melbourne

Canberra Tourism Guide Tour Options and Local Services

A historical Canberra guide lists tours and sites including War Memorial Parliament House Embassies and Red Hill Lookout with adult and child pricing. It covers day and four day coach tours from Canberra to regions like Tidbinbilla Tidbinbilla Fauna Reserve and Narooma Bay with meal and tea details. It also notes flight and rail options, public conveniences, medical and emergency contacts, and local attractions such as the Mint Hotel Botanic Gardens and Parliament House tours.

War Memorial Parliament House Red Hill Lookout Plonerr Alftermanen Tours Momn-Bar Rerval Milid Willow Park Garden Centre Ieares Tourist Bureau of Tam Cooma Canberra

Australian Youth Citizenship Award To Robert Rich

Hungarian born 24 year old Robert I Rich of Paddington, a Sydney University science graduate pursuing a doctorate, wins the 1968 Youth Citizenship Award. Governor General Lord Casey will present the award at the Australian Citizenship Convention opening in Canberra next Tuesday.

Sydney University Robert I Rich Paddington Mr Rich Lord Casey Canberra

New marina planned for St Kilda foreshore

Detailed plans for a proposed $2 million marina to be built on Port Phillip Bay at St Kilda were announced today by St Kilda Mayor H. Hall Kennedy.

Melbourne Port Phillip Bay St Kilda H. Hall-Kennedy

Boy Hurt by Detonator in Wallera Street Home

A 10-year-old boy, Anthony Newton of Oxley Street, was badly injured when an electric detonator exploded in his cellar. He touched the detonator leads to a torch battery, losing two fingers. The incident occurred at his Wallera Jwang home yesterday.

Lithgow Wallerajwang Anthony Newton Oxley Street

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