Spirit of Methodism Service at Weoley's Chapel
A June 21 service at Weoley's Chapel City Road Lemdon aims to revive Methodist work. Premier Lloyd Gronn led a turnout with hymns and talks, praising past efforts and urging continued outreach.
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Newspaper
Geelong Advertiser
Location
Geelong, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 22, 1922
Page
5
A June 21 service at Weoley's Chapel City Road Lemdon aims to revive Methodist work. Premier Lloyd Gronn led a turnout with hymns and talks, praising past efforts and urging continued outreach.
BRISBANE delegates urged extending the franchise for 44 Trlians in Australia amid immigration concerns. The Queenfond Parliament party members pressed for broader voting rights as delays in appointing deputies postponed the arbitration court’s full hearing.
A garbled OCR passage references a district’s water reserves, Saratoga area notes, and a policy discussion on water use and allocation. It mentions district names, potential figures, and precautionary language about future supply and conservation actions.
A parliamentary committee considers extending the Koalwamungs railway about ten miles northeast toward Narung and Petindary Bernd settlements near the Murrumbidgee. Returning soldiers have allotments in the area and want a site visit to assess progress and potential railway outcomes. The nearest building is 4 miles away, and residents argue the distance hampers produce transport due to poor road conditions.
London June 21 A drifter named Blue Sky from Plymouth to Invergordon disappeared after leaving June 12 and has washed ashore near Margate. An inquest into a man killed at sea was adjourned awaiting identification of a likely Royal Navy rating. The Chief Commodore at Mirfield said the wreckage suggests non act of weather or storm caused the damage.
In Capetown on June 2 Commander Frank Wild of the Shackleton expedition received an enthusiastic reception. He stated the Quest's affairs were in good shape and returning home was the priority. A subsequent expedition is not planned due to wet weather. AML W Brownbill postponed a railway yards inspection to a later date.
The Coal Tribunal postponed hearings after an application for protection of wilful interest in the matter. Lauria and Soubenest of Laine contend the parties would be prejudiced if the tribunal proceeded ahead. High Court jurisdiction is sought to determine relief. Chairman Hubble adjourned the session to Friday amid questions of potential protection.
The text records the life of a trainer and jockey, detailing travels from Victoria to Argentina and South America, late career in Western Australia, and final years in Flemington as a trainer. It notes a commission service in Sava, health issues, and eventual death after a long racing career.
A Melbourne barman, Bennett, was robbed on the Yarra Bank road near Punt Road and An Desu Street Bridge after being approached by two men. They demanded money, searched his pockets, and held a revolver to his head before fleeing. Bennett reported the incident to police. Detective Wirraan is investigating.
In the Home of Commons Mr. L. C. Amery, president of the Overseas Settlement Committee, promised retrenching naval officers would be considered in assisted passages schemes under the Settlement Act. He hoped for ready arrangements with certain overseas governments.
A Langdon News item notes readers in Australia will be interested in a letter to The Times from a visitor at 150 war cemeteries in France and Belgium. The writer says grave care is thorough, as if relatives of the fallen soldiers were tending them.
New Zealand Prime Minister Massey says all experts for the year ended March 1 were valued at 820 and the financial attack was rapidly brightening. The report cites a total figure of 30,123,200 pounds.
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