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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 25, 1940
Page
5
Fragmentary text notes a closing or stoppage involving a person or entity named Howse Woe, with unclear surrounding details. Reads like a local notice or brief item from a newspaper page segment. Entities present include Howse and Woe in a possibly misread or garbled context.
The notice lists multiple church services across Canberra venues including St John the Baptist in Empire Day intercession and Holy Communion at 11 am, Evensong at 2 50, and children's services. It covers St Pauls Canberra South Wan, Christadelphians, Presbyterian St Andrews Wadnesday Communion, Methodist services in Weary, Baptist Day of Prayer, Congregational 11 am, Christian Science Masonic Heath, and Christadelphians gathering for Breaking of Bread on Sunday with a signficant Acts reference.
The Church urges nationwide prayer for national security and victory. A Scout Service in Canberra at Albert Hall features the Go General and Lady Gowrie with Scout Troops from St Johns and St Pauls. Roman Catholic observances include intercession and Benediction at St Christopher's. A Young People Fellowship Tea features Rev Timpson speaking on "Man and Animals."
Notice under the Public Roads Act 1902 announces the closure of a road within the RAAF Wireless Transmitting Station Site and Block 21 Gungahlin District ACT. The detailed metes and bounds describe the route to be closed and invite objections within one month to the Secretary, Department of the Interior, Canberra.
At last night’s meeting Mr A E Jackson and Mr J F Muir president of the Trades and Labour Council were chosen as hospital election nominees. The branch passed a motion praising Allied forces defence in France and Belgaum and protested the Commonwealth Government policy of suppressing newspapers published by workers’ organizations.
London reports Sir Samuel Hoare may be sent to Madrid as a special envoy or ambassador. The arrival or appointment details are not confirmed, but the move signals a high level diplomatic outreach from Britain amid ongoing international affairs.
Tomorrow is observed as 0 Day of Prayer for the Empire. Services will be at 11:00 a.m. and 7:15 p.m. Dr. Waldeck to deliver brief addresses on The call to Get and Let us get to the roof of the writer. Bath services will pray for national and world order. Wednesday 3:00 p.m. Women’s Auxiliary to the London Missionary Society meets at Mrs. Binns’s home. 8:00 p.m. The Good Companions meet at Rev. Riley’s home.
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