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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 25, 1941
Page
3
The church notices announce services and sacraments for the Feast of Christ the King with Rev. Dr. Allen presiding. A United Methodist service at Westridge was set for 7.15 pm but has been postponed to November 8.
A mixed report from a primary school meet lists winners across age groups under 7 to under 18, with events including sprints, relays, long jumps, and novelty races. Notable names include Hartas, Hynes, Robertson, Day, Means, Byrne, and Day again in field events, plus multiple relay and sack race victors across teams such as Teal, Tyenn a, A, and G.
Mrs Bray will provide skin care advice through a personally trained representative at Davies. The service costs $8 per consultation with no charge for the advice itself. Ten appointments available by calling before Monday. next week arrangements to be made.
Victorian sect of the Australian ya Ut Randies claims machines used for shell making were moved from railway workshops to a private cost-plus firm. The union says the transfer increases costs without boosting production and notes munitions minister Making announced the move.
The Minister for Mines Seley announced today that coal production would rise significantly, with expected gains in the tens of millions annually. The statement cited improved cooperation and supportive policies aimed at boosting output and efficiency across the sector.
Public notices list lectures at Canberra University College on Monday October 27 and 31 plus annual general meeting of Canberra Amateur Swimming Club at Tennis Pavilion Manuka. Also a physical education demonstration at the W.W.GA Gymnasium and a Port Kembla Steelworks recruitment by letter with age and previous employment details requested.
The British Minister in the Far East Mr Duff Cooper will arrive in Australia on November 5 and then travel to New Zealand. The Labour Minister warns that engineers not observing National Security Regulations will be prosecuted. Clipper service to Australia expected to extend following talks between New Zealand and Australian ministers. Archbishop Spellman met President Roosevelt at the White House. Airmail service to Suva to begin October 30 with anticipated overnight impact on the American news beat.
The readable portion notes Pupila Mire H Mt Me at Lister Crescent Queanbeyan with Grade 6 listing Janet Lawler and others as attendees, and Grade 8 mentioning various participants. The text is heavily garbled but implies a local school music exam with evaluations and pass/fail notes.
A meeting for the Nabera Aid and Comforts Fund will be held at Actos 44 ra Canberra on Monday October 27 at 8 pm to organize the sale of buttons for the Russia Day Appeal in Canberra on October 31. General committee and supporters are urged to attend private home at 115 Queenscliff Road Manly NSW for room allocation and arrangements.
Public betting odds feature in Sydney as the Central Summons Court in session. Mr Reed reserved his defence to next Friday over the charge against Frank McGuiness editor of the Daily Mirror for alleged publication before the prescribed time. Mr Shand argued no offence had been established and the prosecution offered no evidence of a sale preceding the start time.
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