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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 14, 1939
Page
5
The notice lists numerous services across denominations including Methodist, Presbyterian, Baptist, Congregational, and Christian Science. It details Holy Communion times, sermons, matins, evensongs, and special Sundays with references to specific ministers and venues like Trinity, St. Christopher's, and Christ Church, along with general service times and occasions.
A government driven policy imposes comprehensive controls on capital issues by companies and associations. New regulations require registration, disclosure of funding sources, and limits on debentures and securities. Exemptions exist for certain wartime or essential expenditures, while strict penalties deter noncompliance.
Community religious events unfold in Canberra with services and social gatherings at Wesley Church Hall and Andrew’s Sunday fruit service. The programme includes prayers, choirs, and a church anniversary observance, inviting parishioners to participate and contribute to the church’s missions.
A fragmented OCR item references Charelen, Lin, and a wartime context with a note about a Chinese Students Reiter Fund. Mentions a retired Wiegman and Canon Wy Acawaeile. Details are garbled, but suggests a public or ceremonial notice involving relief or funding. No clear dates or organizations are consistently readable.
Government inquiry into shipping freight costs begun after wartime disruptions. Commonwealth Prices Commissioner Professor Copland reviews data from shipping companies and wartime economic conditions to decide if a 10 percent rate cut above August 31 levels is warranted, while noting prior 20 percent interstate and intrastate increases following the war outbreak.
In Brisbane Parliament raid testimony described cross examination of politicians amid a trial for 38 men charged with unlawful assembly. Witnesses spoke of entry into Parliament with alleged weapons and prior affiliations with the Labour Party. Evidence covered demonstrations and the impact on the lawmakers prior to formal proceedings.
A robber demanded money from a female worker at her employer’s city office today. He produced a revolver, took the weapon back, and fled after the victim screamed. The assailant fled with the police alerted.
A garbled notice from 1980 invites competitive examinations for a public service position and tenders for works in Canberra. Details include openings, eligibility dates, tender deadlines, and required documents for contracts such as garages, firewood supply, and timber delivery to Commonwealth departments. The text is a muddled transcript with numerous misspellings and decorrelated fragments.
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