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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 23, 1959
Page
5
An architect's drawings show plans for a new Church of Christ on Limestone Avenue in Ainslie. The project outlines the building layout and surrounding site work.
A string of traffic violations were heard with fines issued to drivers and pedestrians. Earle Godbee 45, barber of Fotany, paid 220 for a March incident involving a blocked street and a rookie driver. Albert Rudland 61, gardener of Tally Ho Victoria, fined 15 for failing to yield at an intersection. Other offenders included Eberhard Bendne and Gerard Verparra for parking faults and Section 556A bonds. Leicester Chisholm Webb 53, scientist, released for previous good conduct. A 7-year-old apprentice was noted in the proceedings.
Whyte's Mansworld section promotes a Bermuda jacket with brutton front centre vent and French mel nets, priced from £11 11s. The paper also highlights knitted tube orlon shirts for casual wear, wool trousers, and new patterns, with lay by options and central heating ads as winter shopping reminders.
The Church of Christ at Ainslie plans a new hall and auxiliary wing to accommodate rapid membership growth. The development includes a 214 seat church, 150 with sliding door, nursery and primary rooms to lift enrolment from 220 to over 300, and a 10,000 pound budget with completion aimed before April 1960. A dedication plaque will be set June 28 by A D Pyne with Dr Alles Elliott to speak.
The American Embassy announced that construction began on chancery additions in Canberra. The new wings will provide office space for the United States Army Navy and Air attaches and staff relocated from Melbourne. Concrete Constructions (Canberra) Pty is handling the project under supervising consultant Mr Malcolm Moir.
John William Emma, 37, clerk of Townes Crescent Turner, is released on a 50 pound bond under Section 556A for betting at a public event. He entered the public bar of the Hotel Civic where he kept a notebook with horse names and recorded bets after racing ended.
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