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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 25, 1956
Page
2
A historic reflection on Anzac Day, duty, and sacrifice. The piece argues sacrifice must be ongoing, linking Gallipoli to national purpose and Australia's future strength. It stresses honoring fallen and sustaining national progress amid prosperity or adversity.
A fragmented passage urges Australians to honor a national day linked to nationhood and freedom. It stresses readiness to defend the country, warns of threats from history, and calls on all generations, including new Australians, to value and observe the day with resolve and reverence.
The Prime Minister announced that the Governor General received a message from the Queen. It commemorates Anzac Day and honors Australians and New Zealanders for courage and duty in two world wars. The Governor General’s office will convey thanks for the Queen’s sentiments.
Federal prosecutor Raul Williams described a vicious ring that specialized in fake passports and defrauded the United States and thousands of Latin American immigrants with criminal records. The case was pursued yesterday in New York.
A Melbourne era report notes falling youth participation in the Eisteddfod at Albert Hall over two days. Entrants, heats, and prizes are described, with eight competitors in the first Shell Aria heat and finalists to be named after Friday heats. Notable performances include Gwendlyn Carnie and Frank Gunner, with adjudicator Roy Mellisti praising the vocal effort and stage presence.
Fragmentary weather notice reports temperatures around 89.0 at 9 pm and 3 pm readings, wind shifts, and a forecast of warmer, strengthening northwesterly winds. Regions include South Coast, Tablelands, and Brat, with showers, thunderstorms, and a westward change expected by Thursday.
Dr Edwards appointed rector of St James Church, previously headmaster of Canberra Grammar School in Cooma. He left that post in 1967 to join UNICEF Mission to Grocer, serving as senior welfare adviser to the Department of External Affairs and acting rector to El. Juan CRU for several months.
The Governor General and Lady Elim visited Sydney yesterday. They presented Queen's and regimental honors to the Vita Battalion of the Royal Australian Regiment. Sir Herbert Seblink and others were hosted at Admiralty House. Later Sir Edmund Herring and Lady Herring arrived at Government House for the reception by the Governor.
Prime Minister Menzley received a deputation from Jervis Bay opposing the transfer of the Royal Naval College from Victoria to Jervis Bay. The delegation, led by Jervis Bay Progress Association officials and local business owners, urged the navy to keep the college at Finder Naval Base and awaited Cabinet consideration at its next session.
The University of Tasmania accepts Dr FN Tous resignation and appoints Dr Todd to the College of Bine at the University of Sasmanli. Dr Todd plans to leave for Casit atte end of the second term, not until year end, as placement arrangements are made. Mr Bay Diet proposes further study leave for 12 months from September. Mr Goble awarded Fulbright Travel Grant for a Comparative Study of General Commerce power.
The National Catholic Movement in Avatraliar War Memorial will hold the official Anzac observance at Ss Patrick's Chapel instead of St Christopher’s Church to avoid a clash with officers and to bring attendees closer to the memorial. Officials will attend from 9 30 to 10 18 a m and noon to 1 24 p m to ensure smooth proceedings.
Archbishops Carboni voiced strong support for resettling large estates to help Australians settle on the land. He urged measures to prevent landowner consolidation, promote decentralisation, and enable migrants to take up farming with necessary training, finance, and infrastructure.
Readers debate the proposed Bi Phe War Memorial Museum and the involvement of former Imperial Service veterans. The letter questions the museum’s model, organization, funding, and execution, urging careful planning and accountability before unveiling the project.
Nuealay, Tie engagemeol of Mrs Rosemarle Ante Copland, 22 youngest invester of Hr DOUEINS Copland, High Clow ui lawioner Joe Austell, an Laas Copland, to Mr. Rober MacNeil announced. Mr MacNeil, 20, eldest son of RA. S. MacNesh of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, is now a joinee artist in London. The wedding will be held in Gallagher Into ais guiumer. The couple will live in London.
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