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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 27, 1939

Page

3

Church Services for Whit Sunday May 2 1939

Canberra church notices list Holy Communion Evensong and Sermon baptisms and services across St Johns St Pauls Patrick's Forrest Causeway Duntroon Christopher's and more with Archdeacon Robertson Rev R D MacLoud Rev T B Whiting and Rev M Turnbull plus Presbyterian Methodist Baptist Congregational Christian Science and Chi Phi events and addresses for readers seeking services and sermons on Whit Sunday and weekend.

Church OF England Whitsunday M. John's Robertson St Pauls Kingston T. B. Whiting M.A. Caussay R. D. Macloud Duntibon St. Christopher's Forrest Causeway Duntroon Ah. Christopher's St. Patrick's Christopher's Christian Science Society Canferpa Canberra Dohrs Kurrajong P.m

Pentecost Festival Observances Across Churches

On Whitsunday Holy Spirit festival marks church birthday with services across Kingston North Athalia Braddon and Queanbeyan. Archdeacon Whiting preaches at St John s in the morning and evening. Baptismal and confirmation rites urged and St Christopher s new church opening blessed by Apostolic Delegate with High Mass by Bishop Farelly.

St. John's Church Whiting Kingston Macleod North Athatie Braddon Chiildren Royal Military College Guild of the Servants of the Sanctuary Christ Church Queanbeyan Spm St. John's

Young People and Jobs Drive Commonwealth Plan

A Canberra conference of Commonwealth and State representatives next month is expected to unveil a new national approach to youth employment. A proposed nationwide vocational training expenditure would supersede current temporary measures, aiming to curb dead end jobs and boost technical education. The Commonwealth may seek greater educational control and a unified seven-government effort with a stronger central voice.

Commonwealth Canberra Geneva Canada Australia P. G. Spender

Metal Trades Discuss Strike Position In City

Officials of the Metal Trades Union met at the Trades Hall to review the engine drivers and firemen strike in large metropolitan shops. The Metal Trades Employers' Association secretary said many workers misunderstood the award status and feared it had expired. Unions pledged support for the engineers and agreed not to work with relief drivers until the dispute is resolved.

Sydnily Whe Metal Trades Union Metal Trades Employers’ Association D. M McDonald All Metal

Religious Services Include Benediction and Choir at St Christopher's

A public meeting at St Christopher's in Sool erounda will feature a Visitation Prelatea delivery and a financial appeal with a subscription list. Solemn Benediction at 7:36 p.m. by Most Rev Dr T B McGuire, Bishop of Goulburn, and liturgical singing by St Christopher's Choir under William Doig. Hammond organ played by Aileen Cleary. Presbyterian services in Forrest and Canberra include Lord's Supper, Women's Guild meeting, and Home Missions anniversary with Rev T C Rentoul preaching on Things that Abide. Various worship events planned at Reid Church Westridge Queanbean and Weasley with programs on spiritual topics.

Vislting St. Christopher's Soolerounda Goulburn T. B. McGuire St. Christopher's Choir Maethodiam Canberra Federal Inland Minnion T. C. Rentoul Melbourne Reid Church Weasley Rentoul Wesley

Baptist Foreign Mission Month Observed in Commonwealth Churches

The Baptist churches observe Foreign Mission Month with the Society extending its work. Tomorrow morning at Canberra Church features a sermon by Dr Waldock on A Royal Commission with an evening message It is more important to make a good life than a good living. Dr F Maulden conducts service. visitors welcomed. No morning service at North Allah Public Hall this week.

A. J. Waldack Bubjeet Joepan Commonwealth Canberra Waldock

Northern Suburbs vs University clash at Duntroon Ovals

Rugby union at Duntroon Ovals features Northern Suburbs defending runner up status against a strong University side. Key Norths players Pert Denehy Gardiner and McLead star, with Varsity’s Fred Doran guiding a refined attack.

Puntroon Northern Suburbs Morthe Varsity Fred Doran Dave Pert Norths Pert Goulburn Jack Denehy Denely Floss McLead

Maitland District Clash Shifts Varsity Anticipation

An edition predicts a tight Maitland district match as Northern suburbs forwards struggle with packing. University pack likely heavier with Watson Carmody Exndigon, aiming to outplay Norths. Donohue kicking will matter. Cor dy returns after Saturday’s rep game to bolster line. Militia faces Mila in a potential premiership upset, with Jamison praised as a rising forward and Reaton shaping up at full back.

Maitland Northern Suburbs Norths Watson Carmody Exndigon Noarths Jack Donohue Cordy Saturtey Pame Wame Romls. 1 Mi- Mila Militia Union Reaton Sceatal

Precision tools factory eyed for Australian aircraft gear

A representative of Spen ny Gyroscopic Aircraft Instruments visits Australia to explore establishing a domestic factory for precision aircraft instruments. Minister of Supply notes ongoing plans to expand local aircraft manufacturing, currently reliant on imported equipment and parts.

Australia Metrumaen Oe Denipy Iate Spenny Commonwealth

Wilmott By-Election Campaign Ends In Close Call

The Wilmott by election campaign wrapped up with the Prime Minister Menzies speaking at Deloraine in support of the WAP candidate. Voting is scheduled for tomorrow with polls open across the region amid tight race expectations.

Hobard Wilmott Mr. Menzies Deloraine WAP

Americans to Tour Australia for Tennis Series

Sydney reports that a Lawn Tennis Association leadership plan, announced by president Norman Frookes before his departure to America, envisions Americans including W. Tilden D. Budge and F. E. Vinea touring Australia. The tour would visit all capital cities and key regional centers likely.

Sydney Fuay Remainig The Lawn Tennis Association Norman Frookes America W. Tilden D. Budge FE. Vinea Australia Frookes

Rugby title shows strength and star players rive for finals

Adams leads with strength as RMC and Bastia duel in a likely tight finale. Kermode Denham and wingers Miles Breaker loom as key outplays against Crawford Ball. Roma C 1 and Bastia both boast effective forward packs and near equal three-quarters, with Hollen and Maloney among the standout opponents and Bruce Moore guiding Easta’s assault.

Adams Dineonts Kermode Denham Bastia Aldee Rmlc. 2 Ofalnat Rom.c Easta Bruce Moora

Appeal Dismissed in Sydney Murder Case

The Full Court today dismissed the appeal of John Trevor Kelly who was sentenced to death for the murder of Miss Summerlad. Chief Justice Sir John Frederick Jordan called the crime brutal and said there were no grounds for the appeal to succeed. Kelly’s counsel argued lack of responsibility at the time.

Sydney John Trevor Kelly Miss Summerlad John Frederick Jordan Kelly Jugui¢b

Man Falls From Windmill Near Rockhampton

Brisbane reports George Smith aged 55 was found dead at Boongarrie near Rockhampton after a fall from a windmill during a climb. Authorities say the impact shattered his neck, concluding the accident after a search found him at the windmill base.

Brisbane George Smith Boongarrie Rockhampton Smith

Lottie Lehmann at Albert Hall Next Wednesday

The renowned soprano Lottie Lehmann will headline a diverse program at the Albert Hall next Wednesday. She will perform works by Schumann and Schubert, plus Brahms and Wels, and sing operettas by Luccini and Glords und along with modern English songs.伴 Accompanist Paul Ulanowsky will deliver piano items and bookings are moving at Coxs City, Hotel Conkerts, Eason's Manuka, and Hughes Kingston.

Lottie Lehmann Albert Hall Age Schumann Schubert Brahman Sage Wels Madame Lehmann Luccini Glordsund Paul Ulanowsky Cox's City Hotel Conkerts Eason's Manuka Hughes Kingston Suneration Broadcasting Commission Canberra

Darwin's Defence Work Tenders Accepted

Darwin contracts award for steel water tanks and hangar steelwork. Waygood Ltd. wins bids valued at £14,680 and £25,370 respectively, reflecting Defence Department construction projects at barracks in the Darwin region.

Nata Darwin Enya Dering i. Wil of Dar Oh ‘Oh Sed Waygood Ltd

Australian fishing film to feature Hollywood stars

Sydney reports Jane Grey plans a full length feature film next year based on Australian fishing. She will travel to America today to arrange appearances by prominent Hollywood stars in the project.

Sydney America Today Jane Grey

Death by Fish Bone Revealed in Coroner Findings

Sydney report states that Ernest Albert Shurtus of Marrickville died after a fish bone caused fatal complications three months earlier. Coroner ordered a post mortem to determine cause.

Sydney Ernest Albert Shurtus Marrickville

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