Commencement Night at Hotel Canberra Featured Ballet and Allure
Canberra University College students held a late night commencement party at Hotel Canberra with dancing music a ballet by Violet Bradley ballet and novelty entertainment. The Vice Regal party including Governor General Lord Gowrie Lady Gowrie and others attended the event.
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Canberra University College
Canberra
Violet Bradley
Daley
Allen
Mis
Joan Allen
J. F. M. Haydon
D. G. Taylor
Aes KF
T. H. Timpson
A. ER. Rix
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P. Haydon
Andre Binns
G. Henshilwood
P. Cook
Pisa
W. Miay
M. Vuile
B. J. Boots
D. Hall
Ynells
A. Wabson
L. Ke
M. Fawcett
Mig
M. Weatherstone
B. OK. Piper
Miseas
Grey
B. Martin
An A. Dodd
Mr. Peterson
Mijeg Mies H. Kelly
Ming Bang
Dina Piper
Delia Lyons
Peg P Ze Littlechild
Joy Sheehan
Whiteford
Frances White
Uv Jean Francis
Agrey
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Ville
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Migs
Still
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B. H. Zigell
Weather report from Canberra with daily readings
Canberra weather summary shows barometer readings at 9 am 30.23 inches, 3 pm 30.90 inches, 9 pm 30.85 inches. Temperatures recorded include 42.8 degrees at midnight, 65.3 degrees at 3 pm, and 51.0 degrees at 9 pm. Minimums and wind directions noted as east and variable segments.
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Canberra
Extensions at Secretariats Expanded Federal Offices
Government offices announce space expansion at both Secretariats to add external affairs and statistics staff. Four two storey wings will be built at front and rear to the third floor, providing temporary relief from overcrowded conditions.
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No. 2 Secretariat
Ofc
Nedig Ved
Death sentences for two German officers in Bilbao court
British United Press reports that captured German air force officers Captain Walter Kienzle and Lieutenant Schultze were sentenced to death by the Bilbao Court on charges of rebellion. If reprieved, the sentence will be carried out tomorrow.
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Bilbao
United Press Stateshhat
Walter Kienzle
Schultze
Fragments Describe Court Hearing Amid Wartime Turmoil
Readable text portrays a crowded court scene with Keingle and Schultse after a trial before three judges. Mentions General France, German forces, and Reds in a broad wartime context, suggesting concern over European threats and shifting loyalties.
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Bilbao
Keingle
Schultse
Sean
Pyne Tair-Heads
Blue-Eyed
Ferry
France
Russia
Europe
Roosevelt plan to reorganise Supreme Court faces opposition
A Canberra report notes Congress committee unfavourably reviews President Roosevelt's court reform bill. It argues independent commissions threaten the three traditional branches and suggests merging them with the executive would simplify government, opposing judicial interference.
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Congress
Roosevelt
United States Supreme Court
Hae
Supreme Court
United States
Coast Patrol Cost Concerns Hinder Australia Scheme
Officials doubt a coastguard cutter fleet will be adopted by the Commonwealth. A ten vessel fleet could exceed £250 000 in cost with yearly maintenance over £50 000. The plan’s effectiveness requires widespread coastal bases, while current port precautions keep smuggling down to a minimum.
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Customs Department
Hugh
Catholic Address Rejected By Home Office in London
The Universe reports the Home Office refused to submit a Catholic loyalty address to King George V. Sir John Simon cites territorial distinctions in archbishop and bishop signatures, preserving official communications. Catholics remain loyal. refusal viewed as officialism, not disloyalty.
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London
Home Office
Catholica
John Simon
Universe
Rie
John Simons
George V
Sunday church services listed across multiple parishes
A busy schedule shows Trinity and St Pauls churches with morning Holy Communion and sermons. Various locations including Duntroon Weetangera Forrest Braddon and Causeway note devotions, evensong, Sunday schools, and confessions. Reverends Whiting Arthur Thorneon Waldock conduct services and an anthem is listed at St Christopher's.
Christian Science Services Canberra Invite
The Christian Science Society Canberra, branch of The Mother Church in Boston, holds Sunday School at 11 a.m. and Sunday Service at 7 30 p.m at the Masonic Hall near Kurrajong. Testimony Meetings are on the first and third Wednesdays. Sermon topic for Friday is Soul and Body. All are invited.
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Christian Science Society
Canberra
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Boston
Mass
U.S.A
Masonic Hall
Hotel
Kurrajong
Bynday
Church notices outline Trinity Sunday services and sermons
The Rev T E Whiting will preach at St Johns tomorrow in the 11 am Eucharist with Empire Day prayers. The Archdeacon will preach at the Evening Service on Boaz, the great grandfather of King David. Children’s Service at St Paul Kingston Sundays at 10 am with about 100 attendees. Duntroon College Holy Communion at 10 am tomorrow. Parish Council sets 1987 Special Appeal for Church Funds aligning with Patronal Festival June 27.
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T. E. Whiting
St. John’s
St. John's Church
Boaz
David
St. Paul's
Kingston
Duntroon Royal Military College
Feast Days and Masses Noted at Local Parishes
Next Monday marks the Feast of Our Lady Help of Christians and next Wednesday the Feast of Corpus Christi with Masses offered at T a.m. at St Christopher's and St Patrick's. The Angelus returns tomorrow for all parochial centres along with a balance sheet and a four month financial survey.
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Australia
St. Christopher's
St. Patrick's
Reverend Turnbull to attend General Assembly meeting
The Rev C. E. Turnbull will attend the Annual Meeting of the General Assembly in Sydney starting on the 18th. On Sunday, the Rev R. W. Richardson of Pymblic will conduct services at Braddon and Forrest.
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C. E. Turnbull
General Assembly
Sydney
R. W. Richardson
Pymbic
Braddon
Forrest
Marine Board Transfer To New Secretariat Offices
The Marine department plans a transfer within weeks as offices for the branch prepare at No 1 Secretariat. A new three storey block is nearing completion to house the expanded Marine department facilities.
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Marine i
Department of Commerce
Secretariat
Methodist Church Services at Central and Reid
Tomorrow services at the Central Church Hall Forrest led by Rev R G Arthur at 11 pm and Rev J Thomson at 7 15 pm The Reid services feature Rev J Thomson in the morning and Rev R G Arthur at 7 30 pm The choir will sing the anthem me Taste and Bee Next week Rev J W Burton MLA Australian Secretary for Methodist Overseas Missions and Rev T T Webb will visit Canberra and speak at Reid and Central including a PSA and a public meeting on Monday May 31 at 8 pm
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Toomorrow
Central
Forrest
R. G. Arthur
J. Thomson
Reid
J.thomson
Ond
J. W. Burton Mla
Methodist
T.T. Webb
Northern Territory
Canberra
Construction at Secretariat West End Shared by Agencies
A facility on the western end of the Secretariat has been constructed and will be shared by the Marine branch and the division of Commerce. Authorities state the site will support joint operations and enforcement efforts along coastal regions.
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Marine
Commerce Department
Sn At
Waldeck to Preach at Baptist Church Tomorrow
The preacher Dr Waldeck will lead both morning and evening services at the Baptist Church tomorrow. The morning sermon continues with the story of the Baptist Foreign Mission.
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Dr. Waldeck
Baptist Church
Baptist Foreign
Carping Carnival at Canberra University College
Students at Canberra University College staged a rapping carnival as a prelude to the Commencement Ball. A procession formed at Hotel Kurrajong with decorated bikes and motor parts, banners taunting local figures and officials, and a chorus delivering satirical verses. The event disrupted traffic with frame holds ups and advertised the college itself.
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Canberra University College
Hotel Kurrajong
Willy
Prometheus
Canberra
Notth Mermber
Canberra Infantry Jags
Catholic Taxpayers Campaign Aims to End Catholic School Disadvantages
A nationwide Catholic Taxpayers Association of Australia launches tomorrow after Masses in Canberra. It calls for government funding of religious schools, citing decades of Catholic schooling and voluntary contributions, and invites Catholics aged 21 plus to pledge support for state funding of secular education in religious schools.
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Australia
Canberra Pariah
Catholic Taxpayers’ Association of Australia
Wader
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England
Ireland
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Canada
British Empire
Diggers' Smoke Social at Kingston Hall Draws Busy House
Causeway Hub Branch US 8 LLA meets at Friendly Society's Hall Kingston with visitors from Bob Branches. A lively musical program follows business, featuring Mr Harry OBrien saxophone Mr George Curnick piano with Mr Jack Merrilees tenor and others.
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Causeway Hub
Friendly Society
Kingston
Bob
Harry O'Brien
George Curnick
Jack Merrilees
L. Rowlands
W. Yates
Dick Alder
Mosers
Glyn Cavanagh
Tom White
Bill Dunphy
Curnick
Btuart Kirkland
Causeway
Bub
Industrial Board Hears Claims on Awaria in Federal Capital
The Industrial Board continued hearings on new awaria claims in the Federal Capital Territory with Mr. L. L. Hill presiding. An agreement for mutual settlement spanning three years was reached between master bakers and the Amalgamated Workers' Union, described as a Consent award. The board will consult the Attorney-General's Department on accepting consent awards.
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New Awaria
Federal Capital Territory
L. L. Hill
J. Israel
Master Bakers
Trurt, Workers’ Union
D. Strachan
Strachan
Attorney-General’s Department
Board of
Conaent Awards
Canberra's Letter Praises Early Composer of Advance Australia Fair
A letter from A H Bilder recalls E D McCormick known as Jerry a Crown Street School pupil who later autographed copies of his song. Bilder lists notable contemporaries including Sir Daniel Levy George Mariow Woollinaki Victor Trumper and Monty Noble and laments McCormick's name not widely honored as Australia’s national anthem founder. The note dates May 20 1937 from Flinders Way Red Hill.
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Canberra Times
Dr. Watson
Todd
E. D. McCormick
Crown Street School
Sydney
Jerry
Sir Daniel Levy
N.S.W. Assembly
George Mariow
Wooolinaki
Victor Trumper
Monty” Noble
Jerry” McCormick
Crown Street
Welf
D. McCormick
Australia
Ore
A. H. Bilder
Foreign Mission Month Marked in Australian Churches
The Baptist Church has carried on great mission enterprises in many parts of the world for 150 years. This month features a Foreign Mission month across Australian Churches. Dr. Waldock will preach again in the evening.
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Sion
Baptist Church
Waldock
Governor General attends Canberra University College ball
Their Excellencies the Governor General and Lady Gowrie attended the Annual Commencement Ball of the Canberra University College Students' Association at the Hotel Canberra with Members of the Personal Staff present.
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Governor General
Lady Gowrie
Canberra University College Students’ Association
Canberra
Threat to juryman in divorce case at Sydney court
In Sydney on a divorce case between Leslie Yill Clarke and Caroline Elizabeth Clarke, a juror reported being told to lay off Percy Whitehead or risk harm. The jury foreman initially wished to remain seated but later offered to continue after reassurance. Justice Boyce called the threat a serious matter.
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Sydney
Leslie Yill Clarke
Caroline Elizabeth
Clarke
Percy Whitehead
Boyce
Whitehead
Polithemian
London Bus Workers Refrain From City Strike
Tram and trolley bus workers chose not to join the London men's strike, ensuring continued service while other sectors contemplate action.
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London
London Ba
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