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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 08, 1929
Page
2
Kingston and Queanbeyan areas listed for early morning delivery. Circulation manager seeks particulars for Canberra Times service adjustments and subscriptions.
Weather and rainfall data from Canberra and Queanbeyan dated July 6 and 7. Includes thermometer and merometer readings, maximum and minimum temperatures, grass temperatures, wind directions, and rainfall totals for the current year and month. Also notes monthly rainfall records and a station publication detail.
The King’s recovery is celebrated in a Westminster service where Mary Pastor Plevens and church members thank God for restoration. Sermon notes emphasize prayer’s power and divine sovereignty, urging public gratitude and reverence for the monarch’s grace.
Commissioner Sowton spoke at a Lance gathering on social regeneration, tracing Salvation Army roots to William Booth and the Darkest England scheme. The talk covered aims to relieve poverty through shelters, work, training, and moral reform, with emphasis on nonsectarian aid and global expansion.
A Baptist church sermon by Rev. Dr. Waltock praises the King’s recovery and health, stressing unity within the British Empire and the divine will behind prayers for kings. The speaker lauds the King as more than a figurehead, noting royal influence in the realm and urging continued loyalty and gratitude.
Sir William Temple and Shakespeare frame gardens as ancient human craft. The Federal Capital Commission urges Canberra residents to plant trees and shrubs, distributing surplus plants last year to boost the city’s garden identity. Community effort across ages is praised, promising yearly rewards in beauty and belonging as winter fades and spring returns.
London reports on General Booth’s will showing the estate valued at £913 and a trust fund arrangement. The will originally named his son as sole executor but later added his wife daughter and solicitor as executors. The widow is set to receive £4,200 yearly from the trust fund established by friends.
Washington reports the death of Rear-Admiral Bhurle retired former Chief of Naval Operations aged 1. The cause was an infection from an injury he sustained over thirty years ago when struck by a tiller of a small boat, his eye-glasses driven into his right ear.
Karachi Saturday report notes Southern Cross airmen spent yesterday fixing their engine and this morning prepared for Dundas Ab. The fragment indicates ongoing mechanical work following a flight, with focus on maintenance and readiness.
Ex King Amanullah arrives in Moreville with his family after years in exile. Queen Bouraya wears a Patia frock and waves while the ex king, in an English suit, states his offer to reconcile with Afghanistan was misunderstood. He notes his stay duration hinges on new news from Afghanistan.
A Salvation Army citadel opened in Canberra with a crowd of about twenty performers from local groups. Sir John Putters received a silver key for the front door and led the first portion of the ceremony. Attendees included Commissioner Lowson, Major K Rignold, and clergy from Presbyterian and Methodist churches. The event marked the Army’s expansion amid a celebration aligning with the founder’s anniversary in London.
A Salvation Army citadel is established across 83 counties and in many languages, with plans for a Canberra carpentry project and housing for officers. Architects Wild er and Midaon are thanked for the prefoundation work, and leaders reflect on religion guiding self-control and unity amid natural threats.
Officers of the Salvation Army dedicated a period of work in the capital to advance the Army in the Empire. Commanders Addins and Bay spoke under restraint, praising John Hutten as citadel opened, to aid the people. The Army’s first year saw continued efforts to gain respect and economic stability, with a collection totaling Lin. Benediction followed the Doxology.
The page lists a dense broadcast timetable with numerous time slots, programs, and performers. Entries include music blocks, news and market reports, orchestras, vocal and instrumental numbers, and theatrical acts across a day part lineup. Names like Musicians, Carter, and The Armament Gleeman appear amid varied program titles and segments.
A reflective fragment extols sincerity and purity of life, praising steadfast devotion, and the orderly observance of religious vows. The piece emphasizes regularity and fidelity as core values in a sacred life.
Pemits at the materies clash with the Acton Plate weekend game. The two Telopean teams met at home with Telopea defeating Telopea I. Chy t and Byrne starred with alert defense and steady scoring support from Agnes Kirkpatrick and Jean Starling. Rae Maxwell and De Mase contributed as Foresters 1 pressed for goals in a fast, furious match.
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