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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 31, 1941
Page
5
A summary of church services and meetings across denominations including Anglican Whitehorse and St John venues, Baptist and Salvation Army activities, Christadelphians at Acton Hall, Christian Science in Masonic Mall, and Catholic and Anglican events. Highlighted are Whit Sunday services, first communions, confirmations, and youth group gatherings with times and locations.
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News in Brief reports the Coordination Committees forming the basis of an efficient war effort in New South Wales, with Premier McMel1 cited as present. Other items note the Niagara power scheme seek ratification, forest fires checked by rain in Ontario, and a Dutch- run.
A midair collision between two aircraft leaves one pilot with a fractured arm and the other with a steep injury. Investigators examine the incident and determine cause and safety measures.
Manila reports Mr. Claudio Sanodval, chairman of the Assembly National Defence, telling Army Reserve Officers School members that indications point to island involvement in war sooner than expected. He says preparations are made for a call at any moment.
Retiring offerings will be received at Braddon's Communion Services for Home Missions. The Forrest Women's Guild meets Thursday at the Manse. An important congregational meeting is planned Monday at 8 pm in the Braddon Meeting Hall. Dr Lynn Hough of Drew University will speak Tuesday at Weasley Church on The British Empire and the Future of the World. Reid hosts a sermon series on Basic Principles of a Christian Society led by Mr Tra then tomorrow night. Rev D. L. Riley conducts services at the W W.C.A. Hall tomorrow. the Lord's Supper will be observed. Miss K Beatt speaks Thursday afternoon to LMS Women’s Auxiliary at Mrs Binns’ home, Forrest, followed by Miss Scott addressing Good Companions at Mr Riley’s Amalie home. Dr. Waldock preaches tomorrow at Baptist services with Lord's Supper and retiring offerings for the Baptist Ministering Annuity Fund. Salvation Army cadets from the Salvation Army College conduct open meetings at Braddon on June 16 with public welcome. weekday services and open-air meetings listed.
A report says 396 survivors found in Emtrau in the Pacific are in Australia after wandering thousands of miles. They are angry and a fellow countryman offers jobs in an Australian factory.
Ben Hellier of the Accounta Branch Department of the Interior is appointed secretary pro tem of the Federated Clerks Union of Australia in Canberra. The union covers temporary Canberra clerks and invites inquiries. Secretary Wales branch was in Canberra and the Canberra unit was put on a sound footing with seven members enrolled.
Dr W G Goddard to deliver the Morrison Oration on Thursday June 5 at 8 15 pm under the Australian Institute of Anatomy program. Admission unknown. audience encouraged to leave addresses for updates.
General Meeting to be held at Friendly Societies Hall United Ancient Order of Braide. Hext meeting June 5 Ainslie Hall with Grand Lodge Officers. All members urged to attend. Pound night. R Booth Secretary. Department of the Interior invites applications for temporary clerk or assistant in the Commonwealth Public Service Canberra. Applicants must be British subjects and provide details of education and experience.
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