Fragmentary OCR Note May Indicate Sunday Schedule
Vague text references Sunday timing and officers, with missing names and places. The readable fragments hint at an upcoming Sunday event or notice but lack concrete details or identifiers.
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 16, 1940
Page
3
Red Cross Ambulance Appeal Reaches Canberra District
The Australian Red Cross Society expands its British empire effort to 125 ambulance units. Canberra district leaders plan donations to fund one ambulance unit offered by Sir William Clem. The unit price is 700, with strong local backing expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnist
Canberra
Sur
A.C.T. Divigm O
Australian Red Cross Bielety
William Clem
Australian Labour Party Pushes Higher Old-Age Pensions
At the ACT branch meeting the Australian Labour Party urged an increase in old-age and invalid pensions to £2 per week. The discussion said current pensions have about 45 percent less purchasing power than £1 27 years ago and urged fair play from working men’s organizations to back the proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australian Labour Party
A.C.T
Queanbeyan Ball Revived At Showground Hall
A large crowd attended the Queanbeyan Pastoral and Agricultural Association annual ball at the showground ballroom last night marking the revival after earlier discontinuation. The new hexagonal dance floor and modern facilities drew enthusiastic approval as Mayor H C Taylor declared the ballroom open. attendees included many local figures and members of the association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queanbeyan Pastoral and Agricultural Association
Deerations
Johnny Jones
H. C. Taylor
Ald
Taylor
Po and A. Association
J. Morrison
Morrison
Hazel Wallace
Marion Colman
Tom Moore
Jean Moore
Mra
EK. Armour
Helen Tr
Lanham
Ile Roche
G. Reid
M. Drary
Newcastle
T. O'Connor
Joyce Beon
Griffiths
Alice Josph
P. Myron
Dock Maxwell
N. Koorey
F. Ramsey
HW. Clothier
J. Murray
P. Cameron
Thompson
Kath
Sullivan
Richmond
C. T. Campbell
J. H. Maxwal
Mies J. Mitchell
M. Catt
A. Tetley
Meeck
J. Moore
Mar
Moore
Beatle
J. Butt
Wellington man jailed for conspiracy and cheque fraud
Jon Percy Agton and Hartty Maitland Chrystall were found guilty on most conspiracy counts. Agton received five years for conspiracy, two years for two counts, and 12 months for the remaining two. Sentences run concurrently with a five year term. Chrystall to be sentenced later this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
N.Z
Jon Percy Agton
Hartty Maitland Chrystall
Jigs Smith
Haven for Refugees: Australia open to sanctuary
The Premier Mr. Mair stated Australia should provide sanctuary and aid to European refugees driven from their homes by the war. He warned of inevitable economic strain but offered to do as much as possible, while noting limits to sustaining thousands indefinitely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Europe
Mair
Australia
Wheat Pool Payments Move To Commercial Basis
The Minister for Commerce, Mr. Cameron, said a further advance from No. 2 wheat pool is under consideration. He explained that after next year the Wheat Board will operate on a commercial basis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
No. 2 Wheat Pool
Wheat Board
Five killed in Uriarra Road crash blamed on negligent driving
Coronial inquiry at Canberra Court House found that the May 4 Uriarra Road accident caused five deaths due to negligent driving by David James Hamilton. Hamilton was committed for trial on a manslaughter charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uriarra Road
Canberra Court House
J. T. H. Goodwin
David James Hamilton
Canberra
Mirs
Muriel Kathleen Grant
Mr. Mills
Crown Solicitor's Office
T. W. Nicholls
Dawson, Waldron
Hamilton
Traynor
Gouge
Nicholls
Donarade Ivey
Milla
T. J. Barry
Queanbeyan Hospital
William John Traynor
Department of the Interior
Queanbeyan
Witness
Emerton
George Reginald
Miller
Kness
Leslie John Curris
Nuka
No. & Westlake
About & Om
Hotel Ainslie
Currie
Stella Blewitt
Paddy Hayman
Hall
Hayman
Curre
Stella May Blewitt
Westlake
Iggy FE
L. W. Nott
David
James Hamilton
Italy to Attend World Fair Amid International Developments
Italy confirms participation in the World’s Fair, signaling continued involvement in global exhibitions and ongoing international developments as observers and delegates prepare for the event in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Web
Italy
Canberra university groups form discussion circles for international affairs
The University Association of Canberra announces four discussion groups formed with courses like World Affairs and Democracy and Its Rivals. Open membership available to all Canberra residents. contact secretary R F Archer at Durville Crescent Griffith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University Association of Canberra
Australan Capital Territory
Bhart
R. F. Archer
Durville Creaesnt
Griffith
Canbern
Workers‘ Federation of
New Tourist Route Promises Scenic NSW Drive
One of the finest panoramic views in New South Wales is described for tourists along Vile Mae Anan road now under construction and expected to be completed soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New South Wales
Vile Mae Anan Road
Ure
Goulburn Council Grants Eight Building Applications
At the latest council meeting in Goulburn eight building applications were approved. The total cost of construction is expected to approach 28,000 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goulburn
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