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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Mar 30, 1940

Page

2

Easter Sunday Church Services Across Denominations

The notice lists Easter week worship schedules for Church of England Roman Catholic Presbyterian Methodist Baptist Congregational and Christadelphian groups in Canberra areas including St Johns Uriarra St Povls St Christopher's Manuka Braddon and Causeway with multiple services such as Holy Communion Matins Evensong and Sunday School and notes ongoing or upcoming meetings and special services with dates and times.

St. Christopher's Manuka St. Patrick's Braddon

Church notices and events at Braddon and St Andrew

The Church of St Andrew Braddon hosts an evening choir service with several anthems. The Women's Guild meets Thursday at 2.30 pm in the Church Hall with Miss Gaetjens of the WA speaking and tea for 1 shilling. The Roya Club resumes Friday at 7.30 pm with Messrs Hirsh and Smith in charge. A United Churches prayer meeting is Wednesday at 8 pm. Braddon Sunday School anniversary is April 17 at 11 am and a prize giving concert on April 9 at 7.30 pm. Methodist Emdeavour anniversary events follow with young leader Mr Jeeva leading services.

Church of St. Andrew Braddon Women's Guild Misa Gaetjens W.C.A Roya' Club A Hirsh L. Smith M.C.A Ike United Churches Braddon Sunday School Ol Td Pul

War Council Declaration Sets Postwar Unity of Britain and France

The Supreme War Council signals more than victory as Britain and France vow lasting postwar cooperation. Allies unite under joint command and pooled resources while pledging to build a peaceful order in Europe and ensure the fruits of victory are preserved beyond the war.

Supreme War Council Europe English Channel Britain France Britai Denmark Danish Labour Party England Germany Allie

Six Doctors Serves Darwin Military Civil Population

Federal Director-General of Health Dr J H Cumpston says six doctors serve a combined military and civilian population of 4000 at Darwin. Addresses will be given especially to young men and women. A united youth rally at Weeley Church at 4:30 pm with Rev Douglas Riley delivering the address. basket tea to follow. Westridge service at 7:15 pm with Rev J H Allen, Dr Waldock preaching at both services in the Baptist Church tomorrow. Morning service begins church anniversary week. subject The Function of the Church followed by evening talk Is it any good to pray referencing rain criticisms.

Baptist A. J. Waldock United Youth Weealey Church Douglas Riley Westridge J. H. Allen Waldock Baptist Church Christian Baller Romania Germany B. W. Swinton Greater Rumania Russia Swinton

Congregational Church invites women to form Ladies Guild

The Congregational Church announces a meeting at the W C A Hall Civic Centre tomorrow for a Ladies Guild. An earlier gathering is invited at the Rev Dr Riley’s home Ailsa Craig corner Hargreaves Crescent and Pial Ngo Avenue on Thursday afternoon.

Congregational Church Norviews W.C.A. Hall Civic Centre Ladies’ Guild Dr. Riley Ailsa Craig Hargreaves Crescent Pial- Ngo Avenue Binslic

Maria Markan to Sing in Canberra Recital at Albert Hall

The Australian Broadcasting Commission and the Canberra Musical Society bring Icelandic soprano Maria Markan for a vocal recital at Albert Hall on Tuesday April 23. Markan, praised for Glyndebourne debut and European opera appearances, will tour Australia with studio recitals and concerts over four months.

Australian Broadcasting Comminasion Canberra Musical Society The Albert Hall Maria Markan Australia John Brownlee Royal Opera Copenhagen Canberra Voecallet

Capital Regulations Tighten Private Finance Rules

The Capital Regulations gazetted last night tighten private finance controls. Treasurer Mr Spender said wartime needs justify government protection of funds and restricted new securit ies on mortgages above 5000 without consent. Banks remain affected only by government policy guidelines. Existing mortgages may be renewed with unchanged terms, while new deposits or unsecured loans face interest caps and treasurer approvals. Building societies see stepped rate allowances, and capital increases require consent. Mortgage transfers with large discounts are prohibited. lenders urged to lower rates.

Spender Common Wealth Bank

Coal dispute settlement hopes voiced by Holloway

Melbourne Friday reports MP E J Holloway urging the Arbitration Court to convene a compulsory conference of coal strike parties. He suggested developments could occur over the weekend and that Attorney General Hughes may seek court intervention. The court lacks power to intervene without a minister or party request.

Melbourne E. J. Holloway M.P Arbitration Court Holloway Hughes

Steelworkers Lose Employment in Newcastle Plant

The B A Pty Limited trims jobs at Port Waratah steelworks due to coal supply drop. Union organiser says about 1,000 men discharged with more to follow next week. An additional 500 workers at another plant dismissed temporarily. total sheetedworks and affiliates employ around 11,000 with many dependents.

Newcastle B.A. Pty. Limited Port Waratah Ironworkers’ Union Newcasstle Sheetedworks

Weather report Canberra Friday conditions and readings

The Canberra weather note lists barometer readings around 30.18 inches in the morning and 30.02 at 4 PM. Temperatures show a high near 93.7 and a low around 48 degrees with NW winds. The record covers 24 hours ending at 8 AM with a max 92.1 and a 4 PM max of 93.7. Wind peak at 31 mph.

Canberra P.m

Allies prepared for a new war phase in spring

The piece notes rising Allied firmness toward neutral states as spring nears. It cites Reynaud's speeches, Baltic and Balkan tensions, Narvik British naval concentration, and Britain France collaboration. It compares wartime economies and stresses tighter Allied unity and joint munitions and resources planning.

M. Reynaud France Viladivestock Germany Narvik Britain Balkans Balkan Allez

Red Cross ACT Division showcases third batch of comforts

Canberra volunteers have prepared a large consignment of Red Cross comforts including pyjamas shirts pullovers caps knee caps mittens and more. The ACT Division aims to display the third batch at window space offered by E R Snow for public viewing before dispatch to headquarters. Many items are destined for military hospital use at NSW camps where local boys are training.

Red Crass Canberra Shanka Red Cross Mersis E. R. Snow Wocinty

Wage board ruling keeps wages unchanged in Queensland

The Full Head of the State Industrial Court Tuesday refused to request increases in wage rates for males and females. The AMAL sought 4 shillings for males and 1 shilling for females while the Combined Unions asked 12 shillings for males and 10 shillings for females. The court found cost of living rises did not justify wage hikes, noting Queensland wages remained the highest in Australia.

Brisbane

Import control policy under review amid tightening reforms

The Prime Minister signals an intensified import control system and a possible recasting of regulations. The Customs Department faces complaints of higher prices on goods and raw materials from non sterling countries while some relaxations may be considered based on new policy plans. Senator McLeshy leads investigations into manufacturers representations.

Customs Department United

Butter production in Australia rises in January

The Commonwealth Statistician reports butter output in January at 2,607,414 cwt, up from December and November. Victoria led the states with 1,063,018 cwt, followed by Queensland and New South Wales, as exports for seven months ended January stand at 2,087,414 cwt versus 2,924,378 last year.

Australia Commonwealth Victoria Queensland New South Wales

Garden Fair Musical Recital Draws Canberra Crowds

Government House Gary Detalla announces a special musical program for April 21 at ybert Hall. Canberra events include fashion parades by Ottat J. B. Young Ltd on April 10 and a Queen competition with Peggy McLean as Queen of Commerce. A series of dances, stalls, and charity events span April 2 to April 27 at venues including Hotel Civic Albert Hall and Kingston.

Gary Detalla Peteree Rane Maria Murkan Prinl Ottat J. B. Young Ltd Y.bert Hall Mile Matty Eunice Gardiner Fromme Australien Broade Com Aion Gomi Mra. R. c Gramme Kingston Peggy McLean Canberra J. B Inston Civic Y Government of Granada Ball Albert Hall

Dentists and schooling debate in New South Wales

The report notes debate over dental treatment and funding in New South Wales. President Darvell Faieaiet claims portions of the plan included valuable teeth allocations, while the Minister for Defence and ALF are cited in a dispute about the scope of dental care, suggesting limited dentition coverage per division.

Sydney Cens Pal N.S.W Darvell Hunt ALF

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