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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 27, 1968

Page

7

Scriptures by air aid reaches remote Australia

The British and Foreign Bible Society bought a light aircraft to carry scriptures to outback Australia. Based at Carnarvon, it will serve Carnarvon, Pt Hedland and Leonora, later feeding the Kimberleys and the Northern Territory. Donations of 600 are urgently needed to complete the purchase.

The British and Foreign Bible Society Outback Australia Carnarvon Western Australia Pt Hedland Leonora Kimberleys Northern Territory Jesus God Christ Jess Jesus Paul Satan

Methodist Appeal Drives three week intensive fund effort

The Methodist National Memorial Church launches a three week intensive phase to energize members and adherents. The Stewardship Appeals Committee led by Mr Hanka notes an estimated $112,000 expenditure over three years and urges weekly commitments. On August 4 a special youth service, colour animation film, and modern music will be featured to support the fellowship centre opened in 1967 as a war memorial for youth activities. Chapel Singers Quartet from Sydney will sing at the church tomorrow.

The Methodist National Memorial Church Hanka Chapel Singers Quartet Sydney

Rite of Confirmations at St Peter's and multiple church services

A scanned church notices page lists confirmations led by Rt Rev C A L Warren and Bishop assistants across Canberra and surrounding parishes. It details Sunday services at St Philip's, O'Connor, Mawson, Curtin, Lyons Prison, and many other churches, with times from dawn to evening, including Catholic rites, hospital prayers, and parish gatherings. The column mentions names of clergy and celebrations at various primary schools and chapels, plus other religious events and devotion times.

Om Bachatt ‘Crane Nira Ara Spmnea Alvisie J. Chynoweth C. AL Warren O'Connor W. Harris Philip Junior Schoo Messen Spm Boneghue Sacred Weert Pu — Pewrce Chifley Torrens Farrer Assembly Hall Pearce Masa Lam Lam Duntrean Goaan Coal Tpm Surmday Mase Methodist Nations Stewartship Rex Mathias Wright

Inter-Church Aid seeks $1 million from Christmas Row appeal

Australian Inter-Church Aid plans to double its fundraising target next year aiming for 1 million dollars from its Christmas Row appeal in December. In 1967 the group raised 750,492 from all sources, including the Freedom From Hunger Campaign and refugee aid, down slightly from 768,061 in 1966. An official urged Australian Christians to contribute to the Christmas meal value.

Times Cryptic crossword i 12 WW 16 ACROSS

The clue list presents a cryptic crossword with 16 across and many entries, including references to Indian leaves, dig sites, and literary figures. It shows themed wordplay, puns, and crossed definitions typical of a cryptic puzzle, with several entries hinting at wordplay and letter rearrangements.

India Sian Viola Sebastian

Perennials Lighten Garden Work for Newcomers

The article urges new gardeners to use perennials and shrubs to reduce ongoing care. It highlights a variety of hardy Alpine and rock-garden plants, including Dianthus alpinus, Erigeron, Gypsophila, and Ajuga, noting their growth habits, sun needs, and decorative value. It emphasizes preparing rich soil, mulching, and periodic deadheading while warning that mint has invasive runners.

Rob Roy

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