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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 16, 1939
Page
5
A partial readable text fragment notes a proposed plan or action involving a government or official bodies and possible land or facility matters. Names, dates, and places are unreadable. The item appears to be a brief notice or column tease with limited concrete details.
In a fragmented report, terms hint at a historical empire in Latin context with references to state and ruler names. Readable names suggest a ceremonial or governance note, but details are unclear due to OCR garble. The fragment preserves potential entities without coherent dates or places.
Readings and sermons listed for a range of churches including Wesley United, Barview, and Roman Catholic parishes. Notable items include Evensong, sermons on David and Wisdom, communion, Sunday school at 3 45 pm, and evening devotions. Magnitude of services spans morning, afternoon, and evening with choir anthems and special prayers.
Church of England wartime special prayers offered at all services in SS Jews Church to borrow. The Naval Anthem will be sung all week. Archdeacon to speak at St John’s Ford on a subject. Mev Vance Ruby to lead monthly meeting. Wardens note missionary visit to Keys, Palestine and Iran. Weekly visits to schools planned. inter-church social at Sitlon Friday night. Anglican Association announces meetings and contact Mr. AgRe Leo. Children’s event at Paul’s Church Hall 10 am. Leaders trained for outreach at Cana workshop. religious services scheduled.
The German government notified Britain that it would observe the Geneva Protocol of 1925 prohibiting poison gas and toxic methods, while reserving full liberty of action if the enemy infringed the protocol.
The debate centers on appointing deputy commissioners to oversee price boards and ensure fair treatment for consumers. Dr Lawson notes the aim to have representatives of consumers and trades unions in oversight, while Mr Lane and Mr Ward press for qualifications and transparent actions to curb high prices. Parliament weighs steps to protect shoppers while monitoring proclaimed price rates.
A Rooke mass discussion in Parliament centers on turnover tax options with Menzies opposing the 68 percent rate and favoring a 1 percent alternative. The report also lists a series of religious services and youth gatherings scheduled for tomorrow at Wesley, Reid Hall, Reid Church and related venues with multiple speakers and invitees.
The Catholic mission at two centers continues with daily programs for morning and evening. Attendance has surpassed 400 daily with total over 600 at two churches. Confirmation, catechism, and a parish gathering are planned, with bishop’s exam and addresses to members.
The horticultural season opens with the Lee August Hlower Show and vegetable garden competition for the Lord Gowrie Cup. Entries must exceed ten gardens, judging to be completed in February 1940, with an entry fee of 2d and prizes totaling 100. The cup becomes society property after repeated wins, and the event may be offered to neighboring societies if entries fail.
Amateur horticulture society announces annual bulb show at Thiherl Hall Sunday night with judge HA Brown delivering an address. Open judging includes Best and First prizes, entry fee, and reception from 7 pm. Monthly schedule lists various bulb varieties to be exhibited.
Readers in Queanbeyan seek accommodation for one or two tradesmen or a married couple, with furnished rooms possible. A long list of flower bulbs and blooms is offered for sale or viewing, including daffodils, irises, jonquils, and bulb collections, with an open schedule for viewing and purchases at Cox's Newsagency and nearby outlets.
J T H Goodwin Ipskew seeks reelection to the Council on September 23. Tender notices invite bids for Mount Franklin Club House Canberra Alpine Club with closing date September 20. Details and contact from the secretary, Canberra Alpine Club.
At Central Police Court today a seaman named Rydney was fined £5 for unlawfully interfering with a military vessel. The brief proceedings noted the defendant’s prior actions and the judge's emphasis on discipline aboard ships.
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