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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 14, 1944
Page
3
A garbled list of church services across multiple denominations including Anglican, Presbyterian, Methodist and Baptist. It notes communion times, morning and evening worships, devotions and meetings with various locations such as St Patrick’s, St Ninian’s and Kingstown Hall, plus Sunday and midweek events and choir activities.
Senior Agricultural Inspector A.C. Ormas notes exceptional potato yields in Banberee iuanaboyan area with irrigation boosting output to 1 30 to 1 per acre despite drought. The August report warned a crop failure in Claremen Belingy Dorrixo district, with an estimated 4300 acres of 3000 planted destroyed.
A fragmented pre war discussion outlines possible easing of production restrictions on clothing and tailoring. It notes potential permit to use pre war patterns for suit making, cautions about manpower and rubber shortages, and mentions forthcoming training parades and other notices from public events and government departments.
Traffic notice for an overpass reconstruction project along the Mur mentee silver route. Auctioneers and agents advertise private trust, valuations, and bidding at Lingh's London offices with contact details and inquiry phone. Public notices request written inquiries and inspections at the Alings Bt Canberra office.
A Canberra Division notice calls a special meeting at Hotel Civic on May morning at 11 am. J Allenrook, Hon Secretary, urges all members to attend. A separate Acton meeting is planned for October 19 at 10 30 am at Trade Hall. Blumenthal, Gardiner, Rhode and Frades Hall address Acton notices.
An auction notice for October 1 at Palls Creek near Nowra lists a dairy herd and farm equipment for sale at a public auction from Stewart and Morton. Items include cows, heifers, draught horses, a chaff cutter, cane, and farm gear. bidders urged to inspect and bid. The document also references government tenders and various local ads for poultry, machinery, and household items.
Church notes record services across Anglican, Presbyterian, Methodist, Baptist and Intercession groups. Notable items include Anglican offerings at St Paul's and Avensong with Holy Communion. Presbyterian Guild meeting. Methodist Wesleyan school anniversary and child wedding trust. Baptist intercession service led by Rev. B Simley. a concurrent world liberty effort and fabric initiative for Australia.
The Department of Commerce and Agriculture invites applications for positions at Canberra University College and Dairy Grain Grading roles in Sydney Melbourne and Brisbane. Required are university science or agricultural degrees, relevant teaching or dairy experience, and ability to train staff. salary ranges and closing dates noted with emphasis on qualified applicants, including veterans.
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