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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 10, 1939
Page
5
The notice lists Anglican and Christian Science services in Canberra area churches including Trinity, St Patrick’s Braddon, and Christopher’s, detailing times for Holy Communion, sermons, vestry meetings, Sunday School, choir events, and special services. Also notes Canberra Christian Science Society events and memorial activities and mentions upcoming lectures and meetings.
The defence minister and parliament clashed over a wealth census schedule tied to the Nation Registration Bill. Officials indicated no exemption limit and a broad survey of property, cash, bank deposits, securities, and household assets. Estimated value details and liabilities were outlined, with a proposed exemption near £900 for property ceilings.
A historic outline describes a great highway stretching across the state from Locuminab ty Ce vault uli Queenslam to link with Gut of Cyrpentarin. It would traverse Tucumwal through Nurrandera Wyulous Bees Forbes Mirko Pepe Milt Tabb and Cheowts Gugundin to Coona barialranyari, with a broad northern route. The proposal references government announcements and public notices, inviting applications for open hearings and indicating further details to follow.
The Canberra rugby league scene centers on a draft lineup for Canberras squad facing Goulburn and Yass in a Massy Cup context at Massy end. Key figures mentioned include Andy Makin and Ray Wowther, with Canberras reserves and notable players like Burgin and H. AliMorh. Canberra, Goulburn, and Yass are named along with the Massy Cup frame and training notes for forthcoming weekend fixtures.
Public notices invite bids for a furnished superior residence near Golf Links with 3 bedrooms and full conveniences, tenancy up to 3 years, via Department of Interior Canberra. Separately, Royal Australian Naval College cadet intake seeks qualified applicants born in the calendar year 1929/30 for entry in 1939, with early applications advised through Navy Office.
Tender notices request bids for ration yachlocks and unemployment registrant supplies for six months, with details available at the Department of the Interior. Tenders must be in sealed envelopes addressed to the Secretary and endorsed Tenders for Rations.
Brisbane Friday Mia TG Craig from NSW defeated the last holder Mia D to win the Queensland Women’s Amateur final, edging ahead in the championship match and securing the state title.
Unclear text reports substantial relief in brick costs amid municipal market recovery. Positive demand signals and easing supply constraints are expected to support price stabilization this quarter.
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