Jehovah's Witness Seeks Military Exemption in Court
Charles Baron Ennor, self described Minister of Jehovah's Witnesses, asked Burwood Court for religious exemption under the Defence Act. He argued he serves God's law, not man's, while admitting his church provides his sustenance. Magistrate ruled he was not a minister under the Act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Charles Baron Ennor
Church of Jehovah's Witness
Sheridan
Burwood Court
Ennor
Oparma
Death sentence commutations reduce two men to imprisonment
The State Cabinet commuted the death sentences of two men. John Thomas Myers, convicted of murdering Robert James Rawlinson of Paddington, will serve 12 years with release possible after nine years for good conduct. John Leitch, condemned for criminal assault, will serve 10 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
John Thomas Myers
Robert James Rawlinson
Paddington
John Leitch
Queanbeyan Coursing Club to Stage Benefit Greyhound Meeting
The Queanbeyan Coursing Club plans a Saturday April 19 greyhound meeting to raise funds for the Queen Competition honoring Miss Joan Bale. Club treasurer J Donovan will coordinate with Canberra sport bodies to arrange a special programme for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queanbeyan
Joan Bale
Lady Gowrie
Pat nMotic
Quean‘an
Lord
Queanbegan
Canberra
Queen of Sport
Miss Bale
Treaaurer
Queanbeyan Coursing Club
J. Donovan
Coursing Club
Royal Australian Navy Youth Entry Opens With Exam Test
Applications invited for entry to the Executive and Engineering Branches of the Royal Australian Navy for youths aged 16 to 18 on 1 September 1940. Prospective candidates must pass a May 1940 qualifying exam and medical and interview steps. Selected youths may train in the United Kingdom or at the Royal Australian Naval College. Applications close 16 April 1940. Full details from the Navy Office Melbourne or District Naval Officer Edgecliffe Sydney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Australian Navy
United Kingdom
Royal Navy
Royal Australian Naval College
Flinders Naval Depot
Victoria
Navy Office
Department of the Navy
Melbourne
Edgecliffe
Sydney
Manuka Oval Groundsman and Umpire Positions Open
Job openings listed for Manuka Oval groundsman, Canberra area, with wage terms and lodging details. Also invites applications for field boundary and foul umpires for Canberra National Football League season. Closing dates in April with qualification and testimonial requirements.
Tender for 125 Tons of One Foot Firewood
Tenders for the supply of about 125 tons of one foot blocks for the period October 1940 are invited. Tenders close Saturday 6 April 1940 at 10 am. Forms and contract conditions available from the Hospital Secretary. Envelopes must be marked Tender.
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Barten
Canberra
A.C.T
Department of the Interior
Acton
Customs House
Sydney
Act
Foll
Weekend Radio Schedules Across Stations With Concerts
A dense listing of programs on 2BS 2FC and JAR detailing music talks news and religious services. Highlights include orchestras bands pianists singers and lectures with time blocks spanning morning to post midnight. The schedule also notes racing descriptions and special segments from various venues and personalities.
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2FC
JAR
Vance Palmer
Matthew, Drayton
Queensland
St. Matthew's Church of England
Drayton
England
F. H. Legg
Malvern Municipal and Tramways
Rosemarie Kenny
Alen Coad
W. G. K. Duncan
Patrick Hamilton
Harold Williams
Dorcas McClean
John Hannell
W. J. Dakin
Edwin Fischer
Far West Children Health Scheme receives NSW grant
Despite wartime strain the Far West Children's Health Scheme gains 1000 pounds from New South Wales Education Minister Drummond to aid crippled children. Canberra concert planned for Saturday April 6 with tickets at Coxs City Enson Manuka Jackson Hatel Canberra and door sales. Special buses from Albert Hall after the concert with Lady Gowrie as patron.
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Far West
Lal
New South Wales
Drummond
Canberra
Cox's
City
Mrs. Enson
Manuka
Jackson's
Kingston
Hatel
Albert Hall
Lady Gowrie
Eileen
Sydney
Cox
Exason
Paul Nicholas
Sydney Friday Lottery Draw Reveals Major Prizes
Lottery No 669 announced. First prize 19 262 Rabbit Seed syndicate W Clarke Christie Street Crow's Nest. Second prize 22 808 Mre W Tait Hampton Road Fivedeck. Third prize 45 280 Hunter Gift syndicate J Malone 11 Villiers Street Kensington. Fourth prize 0 906 Insurance syndicate W Birt Post Office Liverpool. Lottery No 670 to be drawn Tuesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
W. Clarke
Christie Street
Crow's Nest
Mre
W. Tait
Hampton Road
Fivedeck
Hunter Gift
J. Malone
Villiers Street
Kensington
W. Birt
Post Office
Liverpool
Sale of Household Goods and Vehicle Near Fine Items
A clearance sale lists ten seagrass chairs, eight combination chests and washstands, dressing tables, tables, twenty chairs, lounges, beds and bedding, a large mangle, seven rooms of linoleum, mats, an ice-chest, armchairs, couches, mirrors, cut glass, wine glasses, crockery, glassware, flower pots, garden and carpentry tools, a 1928 Packard car in good order, plus many other lines not enumerated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Packard
Regular meeting notice for April at hospital Nurses Room
Ts regular monthly general meeting will be held on Monday April 1 at 2 30 p m in the Nurses' Recreation Rooms at the Hospital I K STEPHEN
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. K. Stephen
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jehovah's Witness
Greyhound Racing For Sport Queen
New Zealand
Manuka Oval
Oval
J. A. Carrodus
G. Mahoney
Arcade Smallgoods
Wellington
N.Z
J- W. Burn
Parliamentary
Labour Party
Fraser
Commonwealth OF Australia
Camarus
Canberra Community Hospital Board
2BS
2Fc and
Muec
Government House
National Military Band
Roy Rene
Marla Markan
Leonard Cerutty
Launceston Ladies’ Choir
Mark Makeham
B.B.C
Randwick
Moonee Valley
Music-makers' Ensemble
Idwal Jenkins
Power House
Jim Davidson
Ar. Yangern
Eddie Gaye
Antonio
Charles Zoli
Desmond Tanner
Magda Neeld
Clone
Margot Sheridan
Vario
Eddy Gaye
Charles II
Deamond Tanner
Afc
Capt
Frank Hurley
S J. Jude's Church of England
Fat Pearce Jones
Osric Fyfe
George Ivan Smith
Jesus Maria Sanroma
Baiaton Promenade Orchestra
Close
St. Paul's Cathedral
Ministry of Information
Countryman
Richard Sneddon
Gungahlin Homestead
T. E. Woodger & Sons
F. Watson
Government House Garden Fair
Peter Dawson
Zist
National Airways
LAS
A.m
Canberra City
Gilea Bireat
Duntroon
Defence Act
RK. L. Bennett
East Lynne
Verity Hewitt
Canberra Community Hospital
ISS
V. MacPherson
Acton Canta En
Mothercraft Society
Amalia
Braddon Centre
Verity Hewitt Bookshop
Carpenters and Joiners
Ainslie Hall
W. R. Eldridge
Homes For Sale
Commonwealth Housing Loan
Barton
Woodgers & Calthorpe Ltd
Agnaav
Hinceaman
Chilgren
W.C.A
Ryan
Ginninderra
Pogson
J. B. Young's Corner
Hotel Civic
Peggy McLean
Queen OF Commerce
Times Office
Handy Civic Centre
Times
Canberra Steam Laundry Ltd
Triumph Theatre
Tyrone Power
Linda
Darnelis
Warren William
Binnie Barnes
Wendy Barrie
Joan Dans
Aik Comey
Randolph Beott
Frances Dee
Coast Guard
Ralph Bellamy
Walter Connelly
Austratian Newareel
Collingridge
Patterson Street
Ainslie
Almain Rothers Ega (Ltd
Ublicatronage Roclaims
Albury
Acreaide
Try
J. A. Rochford Hall
Civic
Hilda
Youseneerens
Joan
Dennen Wat Va
Aleo Richard Dix
Gail Patrick
Anita Louise
Mecca
Reno
Capitol
Dick Foran
Greer Garson
Hinds
Bob Taylor
Lew Ayres
Mr. Chips
Rober
Billie Barker
Reginald Owen
Ateg
Thease
America
James Cagney
Priscilla Lane
Humphrey Bogart
Bron G'Rourke
Buco Works
Crawford St
Overnbeyan
Joe E. Brown
Sutton's Pty. Ltd
Music Warehouse
Rusleat
E. Luppi
P.O. Bom
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