Christ and a momentous loss pondered by congregation
The Rev. H Allen preached a sermon at Quem City noting the church must ponder their dread at loss and the church members recall former duties as the momentous position and office were discussed.
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 14, 1940
Page
3
Public Service Notes from Canberra Branch Council Meeting
Canberra Branch Council discusses new councillor from Prime Minister's Department, travel allowance practices, and eight-week stay rules. Stresses executive review for reductions after two months and notes furniture damage during interstate removals. Calls for improved packing and accountable handling by SA contractors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wwe
Cerical Association
Bard
Cie
Movn
Executive Council
Jubilee of Engineers marks 50 years in Canberra
The Australasian Society of Engineers celebrated its fiftieth anniversary with a dinner at Hotel Kingston. Canberra sub-branch arranged the event with speeches from H. O'Brien and A. E. Cheslin. The Federal president noted the society’s Sydney founding on February 4, 1890, its 15 000 members, and £14 000 funeral donations. Canberra trades council, industrial board work, and aims for the National Hall of Labour were highlighted amid musical interludes and toasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australasian Society of Engineers
Kingston
Canberra
H. O'Brien
Federal
A. E. Cheslin
A.8.e
Sydney
L. W. Rogera
Industrial Board
Apprenticeship Board
W. Styles
Canberra Trades and Labour Council
Dong
Act
J. F. Muir
Australia
Trades Union Movement
O. Bryant
H. Wooding
McNamara
Federal Council
Rogers
G. Shaw
Bodie
L Loveless
A. Johnston
J. Limbert
CL. Loveless
Conspiracy Admission by Forbes in Sydney Court
In Central Police Court a letter read during a conspiracy case showed John Woolcott Forbes asking Ernest Trautwein for a loan of £10,000. Forbes, writing from Bombay, said attempts with Levitus and Walker failed, and claimed Trautwein was more able to help. He stated £2,500 was given to the bearer and £7,500 to his wife’s account in London. He alleged Scottish Loan assets were misrepresented and overstated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Central Police Court
John Woolcott Forbes
Ernest Trautwein
M.L.C
Scottish Loan and Finance Company
Forbes
Bombay
Levitus
Walker
Trautwein
E.8
A. Bank
London
Memorial Windows Unveiled at St Christopher's Canberra
Four stained glass windows unveiled and blessed at St Christopher's Church Canberra mark memorials to Martin Haydon Bridget Haydon Rev Father M P Tunney and the Fordes. Windows feature The Sacred Heart Immaculate Conception Saint Patrick with a memorial inscription. Friday’s Convent Ball at Albert Hall supports Sisters of the Good Samaritan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Christopher's Church
Canberra
Monsignor Haydon
Sacred Heart
Martin Haydon
Immaculate Conception
Bridget Haydon
Bt. Michael
M. P. Tunney
St. Patrick
F. M. Forde
Michael
Ireland
St. Christopher
Erin
Albert Hall
Sisters of the Good Samaritan
S J. Christopher's Convent
Forrest
Gallagher
Buccs
Petrol Prices Fall in Canberra Garage Sales Dip
Petrol prices fell after a 3d rise, with second grade at 2/8 and super at 2/2 per gallon in Canberra. Garages report a sharp drop in sales over the past week though weekend retailing remained steady. Trade fears another price rise. Hotel proprietors note tourist traffic stays steady for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Owever
Seized cargoes tied to Dutch East Indies ships after war
About 5,000 tons of cargo worth £250,000 is held in the holds of three German vessels seized in the Dutch East Indies. Negotiations for release have been in progress since the outbreak of war. The ships and cargo are subject to wartime control and potential repatriation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Dutch East Indies
Songhe Mpeitar
New South Wales Leads Air Training Recruits Amid Drive
Sir Donald Cameron reports Air Force Recruiting Drive shows New South Wales supplying about 35 percent of recruits. Up to May 4, 14,266 accepted, including 2,582 air crews and 11,303 ground personnel, with NSW contributing 4,968 of them, consisting of 785 air crews and 4,183 ground personnel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Air Force
Donald Cameron
New South Wales
Private Inquiry Into C.O.R. Activities Initiated
The Commonwealth Government will hold the inquiry privately. Prime Minister Menzies announced that a report has been requested from three government representatives on the Board. The inquiry follows House allegations of collusion between the C.O.R. and major oil firms to keep petrol prices high for defence sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
C.O.R
Menzies
House of Representatives
Electric Organ Recital at Weasley Church Forrest
The Weasley Church Forrest hosts a Hammond electric organ recital by organist A R Peters tonight at 4. Canberra male choir conducts, Mrs J H Edwardes soprano Mrs G F Thomas contralto and Mrs Cam Clarke mezzo soprano perform with others. Proceeds go to the organ fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weasley
Forrest
A. R. Peters
Peters
Canberra
L. Hughes
J. H. Edwardes
Mra
G. F. Thomas
Cam Clarke
Messrs
P. W. Gilhore
W. J. Hust
Estelle Peters
Iaid
The
Organ Fund
Wesley Church
Organiat
Robes Eden
Spmindiana
I.G. Et
Homebush Stock Sale at Flemington Saleyards
Steady inquiry for 21 000 sheep and lambs with no change from last Thursday. Quality mostly plain with scarce good lots. Cattle section saw 1 400 head yarded. good quality sold firm, other lines irregular. Quotations include Wethern ewes 15 to 23 shillings, lambs 26 to 32, bullocks 7 to 18 pounds, cows 5 to 12, beat beef 42 shillings, good 42, medium 88 and others from 35 per 100 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Flemington
Science Congress to Meet in Adelaide in August 1940
The Australian and New Zealand Association for the Advancement of Science will hold its Biennial Congress in Adelaide the week of August 19, 1940. Arrangements were confirmed in Canberra January 1939 after acceptance by the government of South Australia and local committee. War limits social side but sections allow informal discussions. Enrolment and attendance should contact local secretary Dr. C Barnard in Canberra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Zealand
Menzies
Adelaide
C. Barnard
C.8
Canberra
Rugby League Group S Team Named for Country Week Match
The Group S side to meet Group at Cootamundra on Sunday for the first Country Week elimination was selected after Sunday games. Key selections include J Williams Queanbeyan Fullback and eight forwards from Queanbeyan, Canberra and Yass with no Goulburn players. A reserve knockout event at Queanbeyan Showground is planned to raise funds for local charities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cootamundra
J. Williams
Queanbeyan
R. Royal
R. Williams
D. Williams
Yass
R. Kay
C. Kerr
Canberra
C. Mears
D. Bartlett
R. Dowling
W. Cameron
A. Corcoran
R. Whore
C. Slatyer
O'Brien
H. Allwork
P. Brassil
Goulburn
Corcoran
K. Hackett
G. Lucas
Cor- Coren
Gundagai
Albury
Melbourne
Moss Vale
Wollongong
Sydney
Air Time Schedules Across Stations 2FCc 2BL 3LO and 2CY
A dense list details broadcast timetables for multiple radio stations including 2FCc 2BL 3LO and 2CY. It enumerates daily programs such as essential services news music concerts lectures and special features with precise time slots and named performers and programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Deamer
A.B.C. Weekly
Mastersingers
Antal Dorati
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
Eunice Gardiner
Music of
France
2CY
Saxophone Quartet of
The
B.bc. Garde Republicaine
Close
Egg prices advance in Sydney market report
Sydney Monday egg prices were raised by the Egg Marketing Board with medium eggs up 2d and pullets up to 1/6. The changes take effect from tomorrow morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Egg Marketing Board Today
Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills Offer Bilious Relief
A vintage advertisement promotes Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills as a remedy for biliousness constipation and indigestion. It claims gentle bowel cleansing, improved liver and kidney function, and a brighter healthier look from restored drainage and smoother digestion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Morse
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St. Christopher’s Church
Your Maginot Line
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Homebush Stock Sale
Science Congress
Adelaide Assembly
Rugby League
Queanbeyan P. and A. Association
Sven Hensen
Stock Exchange
Joyce Greer
Sydney Wireless Chorus and Theatre Orchestra
China
W. A. Farmer
Silver Screen
Ogboddy
Pat Francia
2FC
Goulburn Penny Post
R. G. Menzies
F. Parker
Albany St
Jackson
Revellers
Hotel Civic
Jones
Morton
BAILY
Captain's Flat
Southwell
Elias Southwell
Monaro Street
Travel
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Merle Oberon
Rez Harrow
Pat O'Brien
Ruth Terry
Eingoinely
Frontieramen
Ren
John Wayne
Claire Trever
Brian Donlevy
George Sanders
Wilfred
Pygmalion
Laween
Boris Karloff
Pete Smith
Rhumba Rhythm
Mickey Rooney
Lewis Stone
Judge Hardy & Son
Joel McCrea
Nancy Kelly
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