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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 17, 1954
Page
2
Day minus seven, a loving memory of our dear father Cherres Power Dog. observed May 10, 118, remembered by song. Professional notice from C. McKay, BVS.
The document lists multiple tender items with totals around £2,000 to £3,120 for works by the War Department. Items include timber works at various chutes and houses, completion dates within the year, and supplies for water systems at Reed Hill McKennay Junction and nearby residences. It references contracting authorities and locations, including Christchurch and Sydney, with delivery and electrical work requirements.
The Royal Visit to Britain marks a grand homecoming that stirs memories of early circumnavigation and aviation advances. The Queen and Duke of Rainburgh receive a public welcome as Australians and others anticipate new ties, with talk of a royal residence in Australia and a future homecoming to Australian shores.
A fragmented report covers St John Church festival services and a sermon by a guest preacher. It notes speakers, attendance, and themes of religious perseverance, urging personal faith growth and knowledge of the faith. The account references church leaders and associates from Canberra and nearby parishes.
A wedding described with old tones recounts a 70 year old bride wearing a blue organdy dress and round neck, her veil and bouquet noted. The ceremony and reception details appear with guests, including family names and rural settings, all framed in a bygone newspaper style.
An old harp lent to the Canberra Orchestral Society by Xing Aisin is described as about 100 years old with five strings missing. The instrument will be played by Mine Sweetman, pupil of Winl frou Carter, under supervision of Dr Brunnschwor. The Commonwealth grant is noted and preparations include plans for a concert with Coates Landon Rute and a program featuring Michaelinn and Ryman.
Four Australians named as espionage commissioners appear in Canberra at the Royal Commission on Russian espionage at Albert Hall. The panel includes notable figures such as Judge Ligertwood and others with military and legal backgrounds, detailing their education and service histories as part of the inquiry.
The letter writer surveys global tensions from The Indo China era to Australia confronting imperialism. It condemns Chinese forces and French actions while arguing for restraint and peaceful advocacy. The author references Professor Pyceeremld and criticizes colonial powers, urging open discussion and wary diplomacy amid Cold War era provocations.
A UK official, Mr Lukin, announced B Cocke as Deputy Much Sommianlonor. Comparisons to Canberra's Expenditure Board were favorable. PM and Mrs Tory, residing at Vorweat, have two sons and a daughter in England. The daughter is expected to travel to Australia after the 8A college term. He served in wartime machinery roles and later became senior Secretary at the UK High Commission in Canada. MP Keirnee Gono is noted in the report.
Dr G Carter Harber led the service for the laying of the foundation stone of the National Methodist Church in Canberra with officials from Victoria and South Australia present. The ceremony included a transfer of a door frame from Wesley Church and a reception hosted after unveiling, detailing funds and future plans for a youth centre and broader Australian Methodist mission.
The speech at Wesley Church anniversary in Canberra touched on inner peace and faith. Dr Sangster urged turning to God amid fear and loneliness, noting true consolation comes from prayer and trust rather than worldly power or war fears.
A lengthy report details continued searches around St. John's Church for its foundation stone using a mine detector. Workers read the original ceremony, noting a Bible in a Prayer Book and a plate laid beneath the stone. Progress includes exposing a metal plate and a mortar position while facing delays from wall studies and surrounding investigation.
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