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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 04, 1948

Page

4

St Christopher's Choir Renderings Under Cardinal Spellman

At the solemn High Mass Saturday, Cardinal Spellman presided as St Christopher's Church Choir, under A G Matharchar, gave fine renderings of Baccherdos and Jues Petrus in six voices. The entrance featured Dr J McGilire Archbishop, with Kyrie Gloria Credo Sanctus and Agnus Dei by Stadler and Palestrina. A procession with the Cardinal and clergy closed the mass accompanied by Handel's Hallelujah Chorus.

Carinal Spellman Cardinal Aven New York Monaignori Handel Hailejuju

Three Night Play at Grammar School

John Steinbeck’s Mice and Men staged at the Boys Grammar School hall for three nights. Critics praise its vivid dialogue and enduring themes, with plans for London and possible controversy for the Cambridge Repertory production. Cast features nine men and one woman under a director named David.

John Steinbeck New York George Jean Nathan America Lane Ander

Land Board to List Ex-Serviceman Carter

The Cootamundra Land Board was directed by Mr Sheehan to list ex serviceman Carter for a land block after Carter’s application was refined due to not meeting area speed requirements. Mr Sheehan represented Carter in the Land Court appeal.

Sydney Cootamundra

Captain's Flat Wool Market Report Busy Sale Week

Wood selling brokers report keen competition from buyers as the market stayed firm at closing rates. Good lots cleared well with very full clearances. Merino fleece sold to 76 1d per unit for 8 AA LR./ Dollar. (Captain's Flat).

Sydney Wood

Wool report details from Schute Bell Badgery Lumby Limited

Wool offered up to the 29th, mainly ahora woola with some fiee woolk from Sonure and Southern Tablelands. Prices held on favorable lines, with numerous principal grades listed by seller and region, including Merina Adaminaby and Nimmitabel accounts, with multiple buyers and bid figures in pence.

Schute Bell Badgery Lumby Limited Wool Report Sonure Yorkshire Freedom U.S.A JaeVern Rand Weal Merina Adaminaby AKAWE Smith Willamadale M. Whalan Oberon Harria O'Connell T. Conlon E. M Green Nimmitabel Me. A. Newport Bombala A. C. Whatan Tod C. B. Shepherd J ‘Yan EH J. Shepherd A. J. Pullen T. C. Cotterill Bombals Nicholson Cathcart AL Caldwell BE. H. Corey T. Davia A. Ellery Creckwll A. Francis Comeback Corriedale Perrott A. N Nightingale Bathurat Mra H. Brupples & Son Rackley J. W. Calivel Borenore J. H. Beverdge Bombay W. Arthur Shaw

May Day Parade Draws Small Brisbane Crowd

A Brisbane May Day display drew little interest with about one million people mentioned in error. The march lasted about fifteen minutes as Communists led the procession with red flags, while onlookers applauded sporadically.

Brisbane

Tobacco ration cuts raise concern in Sydney markets

A Sydney report notes another tobacco cut taking effect today with 7.80 percent increase in elarotten and 31 percent in tabanc while a Ratall spokesman says the industry shows no sign of improvement. No cuts have been made to ex servicemen rations for elgar and tobacca.

Sydney Elarotten Tabanc Ratall Trutoen Elgar Eltea Tobacca

Death of Tweed Daily manager Mr J Price

Mr J Price managing director of the Tweed Daily Murwillumbah died at his home after six months illness. A veteran newspaperman and chairman of the Country Press Ltd Australasia he served in World War I winning the Military Cross. He was 65 and survived by his widow.

Sydney J. Price Murwillumbah New South Wales Price E. Sommeriad New South Wealia Presa, Lad Gothana, Australasia, Ltd

Milk subsidy raised 2d per gallon in Sydney

In Sydney on Monday the Minister for Health announced a 2d per gallon subsidy for dairymen retroactive to April 2. The measure, not yet passed to consumers, follows pressure from dairymen to avoid milk supply stoppages. A May 6 rationing plan was also decided for Sydney and Newcastle, amid weather-related milk declines.

Sydney Kelly

Appeal Por Wer Wearors At Mosking Election

The text records an organization election with Mosking as president and Mesera G. Geesd and Tregiliie as vice-presidents. Mr. C. Kent is treasurer, Mr. 8. E Austin secretary, and W. Watson along with Mrs. Sammon Costigan listed among officers. Committees include Toosland J atack and G. Johan nen. auditors are Mears, Nobaon, and Hh. Soedtand.

Sng Ogcome Social Fitnations Ir Mosking Resi Mesera G. Geesd Tregiliie C. Kent E Austin W. @. Watson Sammon Costigan H Haame Hi. Toosland J Atack G. Johnen Wa Coamaittes Frre Mears Nobaon Hh. Soedtand

Canberra Girls Grammar marks birthday event at 10 am

The Canberra Church of and Girls' Grammar School celebrates its set birthday on bee cover sec o rereees of commemoration at 10 am with Dr B Dickson delivering remarks. An addition of handloratus at 11 am on Mapai. Sports include cyr haatum and folk dancing from 1 80 pura until 4 30.

Canberra Church of and Girls’ Grammar School B. Dickson Mapai Samoon

Premature Season Form Sparks Title Talk in League

APamtime coaches Danny Ware report strong early showing as Manuka leads with high win rate. Queanbeyan sits third after one win, Acton also one win one loss, Alnae yet to win. Ongoing match notes mention several players and miscerrant spellings from early-season table.

Apamtime Takven Danny Ware Strick Baatlake Manuka Atte Manuika Ture Ron Ba Quean Hein Reg. Watson Acton Maven Backen T Alnelie Mharpe Bastiakeste Bhurrelt Bamtiake Tive

Canberra Rifle Club Meets In Spoon and Mase Stage Duel

Canberra rifle club results show J Lloyd high standard in the Spoon and Mase stage of the Brack trophy at 800 yards with a strong early lead and a near perfect 30 off the rifle. G Pitt wins the Brack trophy over four distance stages with a handicap total of 199 out of 200. Upcoming lineup lists Tiny, W Priesley, White, Hudson, Mentos, A Widhey, Priestley, Pitt, McLeod and L Has.

Sally J. Lloyd Wet Wee G. Pitt Tram I Tiny W. Priesley White Hudson Mentos A. Widhey Priestley Pitt McLeod L. Has

V. C. Winners at Curvey's Funeral

Burney mourns as four C. C. winners lead funeral procession for William Carey of Wickliffe. William Carey attended by hundreds as Stephen's Mounted patrolling escort the cortege to the cemetery.

V.c Curvey

Pen Pal Wants and Interests Revealed in Old Ledger Clippings

Fragmented letter notes names and addresses across Britain and Wales seeking pen pals. Mentions sport interests, ages, and household roles. Requests include exchange of magazines and contact with relatives, teachers and students, and a former ACT.A. member seeking correspondence in Australia.

Femme Meherley Dan Brian Wound Bis Ceylon Pam Friend Beton Arieltet Pata C LaPorte Bt Orchard Heyes Middlewes Evelyn “Mcinerney Ballycotton Notraile Belner Aye and Butts Clare Wits el Hives Raton Australis Mia Alice Butler Baneldtetine Fiead Cheyleamore Coventry Act.a Australia

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