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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 23, 1944
Page
3
The page lists church services and schedules across denominations including Church of England, Presbyterian, Methodist, Salvation Army, and United Christian groups. It notes service times, locations, and minister names alongside official notices from government departments, with references to blessings, festivals, and community activities.
Church notes from a local parish list morning and evening services at St Johns and St Pauls plus instructive devotionals on The Sacrament of Healing and Ministry. Other events include guild Sunday party, Mason Hall concert, Presbyterian fete, and a New Hebrides work feature. Salvation Army meetings are listed with times.
Fragmented OCR text mentions Woodgers and Calthorpe, political or social figures, and multiple locations with unclear numbers. Core ideas suggest a legal or estate matter tied to Canberra and regional names, but specifics are obscured. The readable bit hints at a labelled statement or notice involving several names and places without clear actions or dates.
Classified notices from Canberra region advertise numerous job openings at Canberra Community Hospital including a dentist, nursing and domestic staff, and an inquiry agent. Other ads seek undertakers, hotel staff, kitchen and pantry workers, drivers, and household items for sale or trade, with contact details across Canberra, Kingston, Queanbeyan, and Sydney. The mix reflects postwar job demand and local commerce in Canberra and surrounding towns.
Applications are invited for Paymaster Cadet entry into the Royal Australian Navy for those who reach 17 years of age in the calendar year. Applicants must have passed the Senior Honours Certificate and sit for one of the examinations this year. Applications should reach the Navy Office Melbourne by March 10. Full particulars and application forms may be obtained from the Senior Officer Reserve, 44 Bridge Street.
Applications are invited for the post of Acting City Building Surveyor at a rate of L670 per annum. Applicants must hold architectural or structural engineering qualifications and have experience in remedial and structural work. Include qualifications, experience, salary, and a photo with your application, due by October 2, 1946. No canvassing of council members will be entertained. W. E. Bold, Town Clerk.
Limited stock of day old chicks remains after a rushed start this month. Buyers are urged to place orders now for delivery on Tuesday next week with remaining birds available in October at Shadler, 5100.
Seed catalog entry lists miniature varieties including Duahtin, Seed Maperd, and Marigold with foliage and flowering notes. Includes Miniature Cactus Mahila, Bownted Boronia, Dutchman's Pi, Giant Wallflower, Jong elbing Bean, and mixed packs. Indicates economy and old address for order.
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