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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 17, 1956

Page

6

Five Deacons Ordained At St. Paul's

Five men were ordained deacons at St. Paul's: Lawson James from Canberra St. Pauls staff, Ronald Moon of Tumut, W Payne of Quenningan, Reeve formerly at All Saints now at Hraidwood, and Gordon Williams from Goulburn now at Tyner. They received Bible licenses and were presented to Bishop Arthur.

E. Hurgmanns Lawson James St. Paul's Canberra Ronald Moon Tumut W. Payne Quenningan Reeve All Saints Hraidwood Gordon = Williams Goulburn Tyner Tass HD. Roy G. Arthur Australia Payne Moore College Sydney Moon Williams James St. John's College Morpeth Newcastle

Two Injured In City Hotel Blaze

Sydney report says two men were critically injured when fire trapped boarders on the second floor of the Civic Private Hotel in City. James George Keane aged 41 fractured his skull attempting a rope descent. Cyril Dornan of Molong, 50, was hurt escaping a blazing staircase. Arson squad investigates cause.

Sydney City James George Keane Cyril Dornan Molong Goulburn Street

Nehru Leaves London For Washington Talks

Indian Prime Minister Nehru departed London for talks with President Eisenhower after a 45 minute discussion with Prime Minister Eden. The journey follows his arrival from New Delhi as Britain and India engage in postwar diplomacy.

Nehru Washington London A.a.pi-Reuter Mr. Nehru Eisenhower Mil New Delhi Anthony Eden

Troops Move To Keep Order In Ireland

Armed forces moved to bolster border security amid raids by the Irish Republican Army. Police and soldiers arrested 16 men near the frontier, with weapons recovered. Emergency measures target potential unification actions while security checks extend to docks and transport hubs.

Ireland London A.p.reuter Northern Ireland Irish Republican Army Eire Republic Ohioa Liverpool Edinburgh Camerlon Taug Bedford Barracks

Israel Accused Of Failure To Withdraw In Sinai Clash

Belgrade reports Yugoslav army recon units in Egypt engaged with an Israeli patrol near the Suez Canal. Tanjug says the Israeli commander refused further advance toward the demarcation line, contradicting claims of a U.N. withdrawal.

Belgrade A.a.p.reuter Egypt Sinai Desert Israe Straighn Nuwa Agency Tanjug Augosiav U.N Tan Jug Mallee Une Suez ‘Canal Cun-iug Lstell Iarael

Australians And Canadians Should Work Together

Canadian Minister for Nations Health and Welfare Paul Martin spoke in Canberra after visits to Darwin Melbourne and Sydney praising Australia for its Olympic Games and urging closer ties between Canada and Australia. He noted shared roots and aims in stability freedom and living standards in the Pacific and thanked Australian leaders and officials for hospitality. He expressed optimism about Australia’s future and promised to carry memories and goodwill back to Canada.

Sydney Owen Dixon Pacific Swaney Commonwealth of Australia Canberra Menzies Casey Camtron or @ Commonwealth Australia Asia Uke Genert Commonwealth Canada

Two Wins For Scarfe At Cycle Meet

Sydney report states Scarfe, a two year rider, won both events at the Australia Italy Olympians meeting at Sidecomb Oval. He defeated Leage in Italy by four tenths in the 1000 Takea time trial and beat Geld in the 20 laps scratch race. Scarfe delivered a brilliant showing, leading much of the 20 lap event and finishing ahead of Faggin by one.

Sydney Arrem Scarfe Sidecombs Oval Scarfe Italy Atance Vn A Throwao Faggin

South Australia falters as New South Wales crush Shield hopes

In Adelaide South Australia fail to overhaul New South Wales in the Sheffield Shield. NSW batsmen lay into SA bowlers with Jim Burke and Norm O’Neill pacing a big score while Beagley and others claim wickets in a high‑scoring day. O’Neill tops with 220, Beagley debuts with 6/121 as SA stumble to 8/120 at stumps.

Adelaide Overhawing N.siw Lonings Nsw John Martin John Ducker Colin Pinch South Australia Jim Burke Norm O'Neill O'Neill Clagh Waylor Tesgley Beagley

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