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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 15, 1964
Page
3
Sydney report of a Manly TAB cashier Jean Wood being dismissed after a security check deemed not clear. Manager Rul Anderson stated she must leave, amid allegations of conflict and unclear details.
National committee of the Freedom from Hunger Campaign plans to reorganise the drive in Australia. Chairman Gearhuil says focus will be on a home stay appeal and a national effort to raise funds and awareness. Canberra involvement outlined with a Sunday call for volunteers and a public drive in early April.
Several families face hardship this Christmas as the Smith Family Charitable Fund seeks urgent cash donations. An appeal committee, with spokesman My Hut, announces support efforts and acknowledges public relief, while Harv Min CHL Goss and others recognize contributors.
A white mother and her month-old infant were battered by an armed native at a lonely Port Moresby trade store. Police say the attacker entered with a weapon, the mother injured, the baby in hospital, and authorities are pursuing the assailant. Local superintendent notes the injuries were serious and investigation continues.
A fragmentary report describes religious groups split over hotel development within three days, with references to threats, attacks by Panianan forces, and police probes. It notes tension among Presbyterians, Baptists, Methodists, and Congregationalists, and mentions possible racial motive and community unrest in the area.
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