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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 17, 1941

Page

5

Church Services Across Canberra From Ainslie to Braddon

Canberra churches list morning and evening services across Ainslie North Athalie Hall Braddon Causeway and more. Details include communion times sermons and evensong at St Christopher’s Patrick’s Christadelphians and others with notes on church events and clergy conferences.

Ainslie School Canberra Athalle Hall Bt. Christopher's Bt. Patrick's Braddon Otrene Hall Causeway Christophir's Confessions Weeey St. Christopher's Christophers and Patrick's John’s Burgmann St. John Ambulance St. Paul's North Athalle Ainslie Hall Yson Street Edward Wol Hholme Church of England Kingston Tech Hall Diocese of Imla Can- Grammar School Churchwomen's Union Confer- F Cir Grammar

War Prisoners Move to Commonwealth Facilities

The Minister for the Army announced that at the UK government’s request Australia will accept prisoners of war from the Middle East. The first shipment includes low and mid ranking soldiers arriving soon, with existing internment camps expanded to accommodate them. Further shipments may include German officers and other ranks at additional centres.

Sydney Mr. Spender Het United Kingdom Commonwealth Middle East Sn da

Roosevelt letter praises Greece from Crete

Capt James Roosevelt arrives at Crete bearing a letter to King George from President Roosevelt praising Greece's fight and urging faster Allied help. The message offers prayers and support, acknowledging Greek resilience and the need for stronger assistance.

James Roosevelt Crete King George Roosevelt Greece Jane

War Prisoners Deprived of Tobacco

Information shows the German government has ceased free cigarettes to British prisoners of war. The War Office notes parallel actions for German POWs. Parcels to Britain still reach prisoners, and some smoke is bought in camp canteens though quality is poor.

London War Office Parcela Britain Germany

Royal Society of Australia elects directors and hosts public meeting

Public notices declare William A I Seer Mackay Fay and Harold elected directors at a ballot on Tuesday. An ordinary general meeting will be held at 8 pm on Tuesday 30 May at the Australian Institute of Anatomy with exhibits by Dr F W Clements Dr C Barnard and Dr A J Nicholson. Sir Robert Gerran gives the main address America and Australia. An invitation to the public is extended.

William Abi Seer MacKay Fay Harold Royal Society OF Australia P.m Australian Institute of Anatomy F. W. Clements C Barnard A J Nicholson America Australia Robert Gerran

Queanbeyan Club Meeting And Various Notices

General Meeting of the Queanbeyan and District Coursing Club to be held at the Club House Bowling Press on Thursday 22 May at 8 p.m. Also notices include Real Property Ordinance action in Canberra, Australian Labour Party branch activity, distressed wheat grower payments, and local classifieds offering accommodation and lodging services in Canberra and district.

Bowling Press Queanbeyan At & P.m David C. Duncan Notke Ernest Murray,Grasier Canberra Australian Capital Territory Commonwealth Rural Bank of New South Wales Department of Commerce

Social Insurance Program Planned for Canada

Ottawa reports Labour Minister MecLar ty announced unemployment insurance would begin July 1. About three million workers will contribute 23 million annually, with the government contributing 11 million.

Ottawa MecLarty

News from Britain Aims to Speed US Reporting

War news release from New York notes Mr Ronald Tree private secretary to Mr Duff Cooper returns to Britain to report on American news. It expresses hope that faster Britain to America news will result.

New York Frida Ronald Tree Duff Cooper Britain America

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Methodist Church Wealey W. O. Harris Trinnell D. A. Trathen Mary Martha A. Trathen THE Salvation Army Congregational Church Minter D. L. Riley B.A Christadelphians Ecclesia Christ Am Hall Christian Science Society Cangerra Masonic Hall Winitora Presbyterian Clive M. Cox Boerram St. Andrews H. Harrison Methodist Weasley Ais W. ©. Harris South Australia United Youth Aty Kat Queanbeyan and District Coursing Club MALF Real Property Ordinance Bert Sellhoube Australian Labour Party Hotel Civic P. Pat Commonwealth OF Australia Wheatgrowers' Relief Grant J. F. Murphy c/o Cleaver's Newsagency Kingston Amelie P.O Qunday David White Forrest A. A, McKillop & CO Social Insurance Canada Christopher John Shakespeare Fedvat Capital Reef Anstralis Ltd Omees Mort Street Duncan Manuka v. B.a.af Fairbairn Manuka Oval Ainslie v. Queanbeyan Kingston Oval T.T B.A.A.F V. Eastlake T.T. Oval Griffith Tennis Club Harry O'Brien Qoulburn J, Kellett Han Bec Tenders Department OF the Interior Brasch Kowen Mowen J. A. Carrodus Jour Canberra Times McKechniett Co. Pike City Stuart SL New Griffith A. Cowie Queanbeyan and District Courting Club David C Xincan Bio 113 Canberra Dairy Society, Ltd Scood C Hotel R. Hyles Wells Biation Canbers Oman Yoare Linn Behogeskerner Chakoia PO J. North Chapman Street Bradios Star Theatre Triumph Theatre Tonight Deanna Cupid Deanna Durbin Mn Gunth Aaa Walter Brennan Robert Stack Benchley Broderick the Great MR. Nobody Eddie Albert Joan Sealle Australian and Overseas Nawereel Capitol Santa Errol Flynn Raymond Massey Olivia DE Havilland Ronald Reagan, Alen Hale March of Time Nostradamus Anaey Seer Ssanta FE Tram Fred Paulette Goddard Charles Butterworte Funniest Burgess Meredith Artie Shaw & Band Voge Lien Blonde Jack Holt Ford US Moore Bros. Pty. Ltd Braddon Motors Braddon, A.C.T Ford Dealera N.rmla Bateman’s Bay Kevin Moore Lockyer Street Griffith E. Power & CO Crawford Street Monaro Street PO. Queanbeyan J. A. Rochford Hall Bervice Station and General Agency Rugby Union Northbourne Northern Suburbs Duntroon Royal Military College RAAF Eastern Suburbs University Queanseyan T.B Meare W. J. Gibbs & Co Hayes & Russell Pty. Ltd Bedford H.P J. B. Young Pty. Ltd F. T. Payne Lloyd's R. A. McKillop & CO Bennie & Cohen & Son F.C.T.) Pty. Ltd Melbourne Aay J. W. Jeson National Airways INEY Bydney J. B. Young Collingridge Patterson Street Ainslie Helly Thia Rayner Yaruus
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