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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 23, 1930
Page
5
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John Walker of St Andrew writes to counter a Chicago regionist preacher Dr Potter who advocates a new universal religion. Walker defends Evangelical teaching, cites John 3 16, and denounces Potter as ignorant of biblical gospel notes. He urges adherence to Christ and the Everlasting Gospel against religious novelty.
A Canberra Times report outlines a deputation of patent attorneys and residents from Melbourne protesting changes to the Patent Office site and administration. They cite higher costs, travel burdens, and delayed examinations as key issues under the move to a national capital location.
At Hotel Canberra a committee was formed to raise 500 for relief of women and children on the coalfields. Lt Col Goodwin elected president Rev P Hugiton vice president Canon Robertson treasurer St Noble honorary secretary, and Messrs Adamson and Murphy auditors. Funds to assist women and children only. Special appeal on Friday February 7 named Women and Children Day with button and car sticker sales and rallies. Appeals continue in Queanbeyan Canberra on February 9 and clergy to urged in churches February 10.
In London on Tuesday the House of Lords passed by 107 to 18 a motion by the Marquis of Salisbury to limit unemployment insurance to one year to allow government reconsideration. Lord Arnold warned the measure would cause chaos.
Bol head of COLD COUNTRY GRED CATTLE will be yarded at Hombata on the above date. Numerous cattle types listed including 70 welers, 29 mixed werners, 68 bullocks, 18 steers, 40 Hereford steers, 20 Shorthorn cows with calves, 20 Devon steers, and 156 head total. A GENERAL MEETING at the Canberra Thugs Buildings tonight covers annual rally plans and member sketches. Malcolm J. Moir, Hon. Secretary.
The Canberra Male Choir Chetr held a Monday night meeting at the Baptist School Hall Kingston with strong attendance. The proposed constitution was adopted and officers appointed including President F J Roan and conductor M W Doig. Members urged to join via the Commonwealth Bureau of Census and Statistics secretary or any member.
A historical letter argues for centralizing patent records in the Federal Capital Canberra while maintaining Melbourne as a duplicate reference hub. It notes the need for a national patent library and questions professional shortages if staff relocate. The writer endorses shifting operations to Canberra for broader access across Australia.
A Canberra visit by Sydney Can toms Department officials features a cricket match Monday at Duntroon against the Trade and Customs Department Canberra team led by Craw ley Clapton McFadyen and others. Visitors will tour Parliament House. A Saturday social includes a smoke social at Prowse's Cafe for the men and a ladies' reception at Mrs E Abbott's residence.
The Canberra City Band meets at half yearly meeting this evening in the Acton Bank Building. Secretary L F Halle reports a letter from patron Sir John Butler regrets absence but wishes success and urges Canberra residents to support the band. Prime Minister Boullinine and Home Affairs Minister Blakeley are expected to attend and back a permanent Canberra band in the near future.
Four Crockwell shops were wrecked by a morning fire. Fire fighters fought flames from the rear, and adjoining stores owned by Reg Cox were damaged. Authorities say the damage runs into thousands of pounds with no final total yet.
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