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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 17, 1944
Page
3
A terse note from Tuesday reports a rent issue in Sydney involving a tenant and a week’s shore arrangement. The fragment indicates a dispute or legal action regarding tenancy terms. Further details are unavailable in the readable text.
Christians worldwide prepare for Festival of the Ascension of our Lord with Holy Communion at St John’s Canberra at 6:40 am and 9:00 am and at St Paul’s Manus at 7:10 am and 9:20 am. The Primates and church leaders outline youth affirmation of imperial ideals and faith as basis for peace and world fellowship. On May 28 Whitsunday a special service at 10 am with Bishop adjutor Sydney as preacher. At 7:30 pm the Bishop of the Diocese will confer the Sacrament of Confirmation. A note mentions theft of two beer bottles from a hotel.
A garbled report from Mentone references a radio conflict and a contested verdict. Names and places are unclear, but mentions Mentone, Moonee and a racing context with stakes and handicaps.
In a brief National Football item Tresby and several players are highlighted for their performances at Northbourne Oval. Green from MMC and Greville of FLMAC are named for strong plays as Crovilla at Munuka also impresses in defence. The report mentions upcoming matches at Northbourne Oval.
A late report details a police round-up in far northern Kimberley outposts from February to April. Officers observed over 800 occupants in native camps and cavitary areas amid reports of lepers and confinement practices.
TeAbee and Lakoc e council members attend a special meeting to set a 3.90 rate balance, with secretary Pronto noting indefinite postponement. Competitors must attend daily for fort play. An auction for unreleased stock will occur at Canberra Pound Tarralumis on Friday 10 May 1944 unless released. One red cow with calf, white spot on near shoulder, no visible brand. Lavert International Schools for a Royt e Sethetre, Bynny.
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