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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 05, 1934
Page
3
Historic mixed schedule lists multiple Canberra area churches and regional venues with times for 8am and 10:30am masses, evensong, prayers, and Sunday school. Includes Canberra Kingston Queanbeyan Goulburn schedules, Hymns, devotions, and local minister names. Church groups and co operative services noted with communion and youth meetings across towns.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a Sunday morning event led by Rev Turnbull with a party, urging attendance at the Manse and church office. Reports mention a reception for a "straight some" invited to a meeting about a scheme. An afternoon tea was planned after a meeting at the Manse Doth Felé and Central.
In Wollongong this Monday the well known Syunay barrister Mr Dovey faced questions in the Pollen Court over remarks about Premier and a claim of pressure by the Prime Minister’s press office. Dovey condemned the allegations as baseless and withdrew any charged insinuations against the Premier.
The Manuka Oval season opener draws a large crowd as Manuka and rival clubs prepare for a 15 mile handicap race and a junior match weekend. Key players from Canberra and Sydney area teams are listed, with expectations of strong form from new signings and veterans alike. the event marks the start of the 34 National MoU season with notable attendance by officials and supporters.
Manuka club announces a selected squad for forthcoming trial matches at Manuka Oval on Thursday. Coach and vice-captain P Mulrooney led the formation with 19 preliminary forms. several veterans and new recruits show good form while some players seek clearance and final selection before the Carnival event.
Classified notice lists a HITE enameled wardrobe, five idealers, three cupboards, a Phiee quarter bed and Kapok mattress. Contact via phone 888 for details and purchase inquiries.
Fractured OCR report describes workers staging a general stoppage to press demands. Names and places are garbled, but the piece notes union participation and a call for solidarity during the walkout.
At a Friday town gathering residents debated licensing for fishing. Officials explained trout licenses would be required for any fishing activity and violators would face penalties or removal of license.
A complete armour set, at least 2000 years old, was unearthed in Rome. The gilded bronze suit includes back and front pieces, leather coat traces, a gilded sword, and a bronze helmet with ear-pieces. Experts note similarities to Parthenon frieze regalia. If Greek in origin, it could support Greek settlement post Trojan War.
An examination for entry of cadet midshipmen to the Royal Australian Naval College will be held in September. Candidates are advised to apply early for information on education standards. Full particulars available from the Secretary, Navy Office, Department of Defence, Melbourne.
The Department of the Interior invites applications addressed to the Secretary Canberra for igniting Home Garden blocks at Duntrook ranging from 8 to 10 acres. Applications close noon Wednesday 28 May 1024. Full rental terms on request. Acceptance not guaranteed. Development depends on demand.
The notice lists a series of church events and meetings including prayers and services led by Mr C Dan St 7 80 pm, a choir performance, monthly consecration service, and a council and department meetings. Reelected officers include Proattent HW Woodhouse vice-president Crapp and Mrs Meng among others.
At Central Hall Forrest tomorrow morning the Rev H W Woodhouse will enact communion service and at 7 90 pm the Rev Edward Smyth will be the preacher. Mr Woodhouse will also preach. At West services at 9 45 pm.
Baptist note announces Dr Waldeck to lead tomorrow with morning theme The Obedience of Faith and anthem by the choir There will be communion In the evening Dr Waldeck speaks on The Airy that Changes Lives with choir hymn There is a peppermint cure advertisement at the end mentioning court and cold remedies
The fragmentary report notes that the 198th State Lottery in Sydney will draw Friday. Mentions prizes, names like Happy Jay and Syndicate figures, and locations including Doncaster Avenue and South Kensington. Details are garbled but indicate an upcoming draw and prize references.
More than 190 members of the British Parliament back Freddis Fox a famed jockey in a campaign to stop exporting horses to be slaughtered in Spain and Southern France. Over 6 000 horses were tipped to the Continent in 1981 and officials fear many end up in bull rings. Fox says current law allows export only for slaughter or work and a bill may be brought in Parliament to prohibit exports valued under £26.
An agenda notes attendees and insured payers for a forthcoming event at Manuka Oval. The list includes numerous individuals such as Goats, Ballantine, M Master, J Brown, Neiman, Byrne, J Zorman, Magdon, Henry A Janes, Knott, S Water, MacDonald, and more, with references to required provisions for admission and coverage.
A historical brief notes Woods' Peppermint Cure Pint as a remedy touted for coughs colds and influenza. The item highlights its use as a popular patent medicine with claimed health benefits and domestic appeal.
Acton Park Tennis Court and shelter shed lease invites bids for one to three years. Inspection and particulars via Assistant Secretary Property and Survey Branch. Sealed offers to LC Brown secretary with endorsement Offer to lease Acton Park Tennis Court. Highest offer not necessarily accepted.
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