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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 16, 1935
Page
3
The readable fragments describe a sale event with unclear names and locations. Key terms include red hae, sell, ula, and hop vend. Details are fragmented but indicate an auction or sale proceeding with referenced parties and place.
A near Gordon on the North Shore section, shortly before six this morning, an electric train ran into a rear goods train. The guard’s van was splintered, the front carriage lifted onto the goods train, and a second carriage detached. One passenger required hospital care, but no serious injuries were reported. Passengers were tossed from their seats as lines, cables, and bogeys were torn from the scene, with debris scattered over the track and power equipment briefly disrupted. Authorities investigated the wreck, noting the extensive damage to the guard’s van, carriage, and overhead wiring, while automatic power controls restored service.
The CMURCH OF ENGLAND posts a Lent schedule with Holy Communion at 8 a.m. and multiple services including Morning Prayer, Evensong, sermons by Rev. James Faratefan, Omron Robertson, Tom, and Rev. P. Haydon. Presbyterian and additional church events show morning and evening gatherings, sermons, an anthem program, special offerings, and Communion times.
Notice to horse owners and trainers that nominations must reach the secretary by the specified dates for the Patrick's Race Meeting on Saturday March 16 and the Canderia Racing Chiios Meeting on Saturday March 23. Ensure entries include receipts and accredited markings. Also mentions Easter Holdage and contact at Hotel Canberra Garage.
The Ghautian Science Society notices a burnra defense service at Albert Hall at 7:30. Monthly Wednesday meetings invite male congregants, with elaborate festival preparations, flower decorations, and choir performances. Morning worship centers on The Son of God topic, evening hymns include My Shepherd and Lord, Jerusalem. A gift sale and social follow, proceeds funding a church trust fund. The Central Hall speakers and Knights chapter plan events to address the trust debt, with Woodhouse returning from Ridney for the reconvened sessions in April.
The Baptist congregation gathered to mark the sixth church anniversary and the tie anniversary of Dr Waldeck. Rev L L Arold of Queanboyen preached with Dr Waldeck speaking in the evening. Anthem by the choir and organ accompaniment highlighted the service as the church enters a new year of life with plans to advance the ministry. Waldeck will be the preacher at future services.
Sydney Friday court dealt with Willam Thomas lck aged 28 and Richard Roberts 19 who pleaded guilty to house breaking. Judge Curlew warned that no leniency would be shown to first offenders and sentenced them to six and twelve months respectively. Police said both had six to seven weeks of activity and most stolen proceeds were recovered.
At both services tomorrow the topic will explore the secret of happiness in the New Testament. The choir will render anthems, and a reception with Good Cheer will follow the evening service at the Seed’s muyper.
The government faced pointed questions about renewing the sugar agreement for another period. MPs pressed on whether an exhaustive inquiry would uncover savings for consumers, the stockwatch inquiry, and whether financial evidence would be public. Dr. Page cited departmental handling and noted no full inquiry record was kept, while defending the certainty of the government’s policy for growers ahead of any new agreement.
In flooded creek Auckland on Friday a large motor van plunged into the wooded water. Occupants struggled to reach safety at Bath. Michael McDonnell sustained concussion and a fractured arm and is in serious condition. One other man was injured. Large areas remain underwater with yachts and branches driven ashore or wrecked.
In reply to Mr J V Philbain the Defence Minister said talks are under way to establish an airport at Fishermans Bend Melbourne. Commonwealth would not seize land it would rely on Victoria to develop the scheme with remaining state property. No firm Stanly Argyle communication beyond inquiries. negotiations to be continued with state sections.
In the House of Representatives yesterday Mr McEwan asked about amending the Old-age Pension Act to pay pensions to returned soldiers at age 65. Mr Hughen replied the question bordered on policy and the proposal was too large to comment further.
A fragment notes price adjustments on Mille to align with original price Sd per quart and 2/2 per gallon wholesale. Mentions Cremm at 8 per pint bottle. Then lists several initials and surnames likely an inspection or sourcing row: CORKHILL, GM, QOUGE, D. MURRAY, c. KAYE, D, W. CARGILL, MC. NIELSEN, J. BARRE, E, KELLY.
Beginning Monday March 18 1988 Adelaide Avenue will be closed from Prime Minister's Lidge to Cover Road with a traffic deviation via National Circuit Melbourne Avenue Nartneate Crescent and Url arva Road. Details and specifications available from Worke and Service Branch Acton Tenders addressed to The Secretary Department of the Interior Campbell in envelopes clearly endorsed Nolander not necessarily accepted.
Fragmentary notice invites attendance at Sunday and Wednesday events from 2:80 to 4:30 at Paramount Studio Clvin Centre. The text mentions a movie star and a colored portrait presented for a selected attendee, with unclear phrasing and potential typographical errors.
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