Christmas History Facts and Traditions Across Europe
A survey of Christmas origins and customs from Rome to Norse myths, noting December 25 as the chosen date, solstice influence, and pagan roots. It traces practices such as the Yule log, gift giving, church decorations, and the modern Christmas tree to ancient origins and medieval evolution.
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Europe
Telesphorus
Commeodus
Iita
Jesus
Judaea
Dickens
Virna Linea
Georgica ii
England
Germany
Father Christmas
Banta Claus
Paris
Seotland
Uf Presbyterian Church
Scotland
Super-centenarian William Smith of Dromara Turns 125
Ireland reports a new supercentenarian, William Smith of Dromara County Down, who celebrates his 125th birthday. He reportedly enlisted in the war at an advanced age and now walks a mile each Friday to collect his pension, his ongoing daily routine.
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Ireland
William Smith
Dromara
County Down
Drunken camp brawl ends in stabbing death at camp incident
In Number 1 Camp a card game dispute led to a fight early yesterday. Jack Miley, 35, a Victorian, died at Canberra Hospital from wounds to the neck and face. Another man was treated for scalp and jaw injuries after a bottle assault. a six stitch wound required attention. A participant, Goodridge, was attacked with a bottle and later injured. Witnesses offered no intervention. Miley died about five pm yesterday.
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Number 1
Canberra
Jack Miley
Victoria
Canberra Hospital
Goodridge
Miley
Christmas Blessing Poem Of Peace And Goodwill
A Christmas Bish I wiah for thee bright sunshine in thy heart to make it a chamber pure and white For Christmastide of love and light And comradeship most dear I wish for thee The sweetest thing that ever can come within the heart or realm of home That rare and never ending song Of peace on Earth goodwill to men
Federal Capital Commission interview on employment plans
The interview published in The Canberra Times quotes the Chief Commissioner J H Butters and clarifies that no denial has been made of the commission plans to reduce hands. It notes the heavy workload, transfer timelines from Melbourne, and potential retrenchment after current works end, with private enterprise likely absorbing skilled workers as Canberra’s expansion continues.
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Federal Capital Commission
Canberra Times
J. H. Butters
Tr Im
Melbourne
Commission
Canberra
Sydney
Perkins
Develt
Queanbeyan
A. H. Collett
Collett
Shakespeare
Federal Capital Territory
Eastlake
Collectors Push Canberra Road Route Debate in Queanbeyan
A Queanbeyan public meeting discussed a proposed main road to Canberra via Gunning and Sutton, challenging Bungendore alignment. Proponents claim cost around £50,000 and length increases over the Bungendore route. Local business leaders urged action, forming plans for a Chamber of Commerce.
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Collett
Queanbeyan
IL la
Gunning
Canberra
Button
Tarage
Bungendore
Rign
Sutton
Perkins
Tauning
Lang
Holloway
Chamber of Commerce
Queanteyaun
Mayor Calls Street Watering Cost Heavy in Queanbeyan
Queanbeyan Council notes 5000 gallons used over eight and a half days. Water cart costs exceed 10 pounds weekly, net loss about 4 pounds. Finance Committee to study standpipe and hose option. hydrants in Monaro Street too low for standpipes. Fire brigade and underwriters concerns cited. Works Committee to seek standpipe extension.
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Queanbeyan
Turncock
Monaru Street
Harrie
Ald
Land and McGuinness
Works Committee
Surveyors Prepare Route to Federal City Work Site
Surveyors arrived at Collector last week to begin surveying a prospective route to the Federal City. A large body of workmen will likely start by late January, with the project expected to boost local barene undertakings. Inquiries already come in for business sites to serve the workers’ needs during the progress.
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Bureyors
Collector
Federal
Christmas Eve Nonsense During Sleepy Fairy Watch
A whimsical verse depicts children unsure if they are asleep as tinkering fairies prepare crafts and puppies on wheels for a quiet Christmas Eve surprise. An armful of weight or a bursting balloon adds gentle tension to the fantastical scene.
Kathleen Retallack Weds Neville Milson at St James
Miss Kathleen Retallack eldest daughter of Dr and Mrs C Retallack of Queanbeyan and Cremorne married Neville Campbell Milson second son of Lealle J Milson of Cardross Yarra and Goulburn at St James Church in a full choral ceremony. Bridesmaids wore apple green georgette while garlands featured pink delphiniums and gladioli. Reception at Cavalier Cafe with blue delphinium and pink roses decor.
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Kathleen Retallack
Live Mileon
Clive Hetallack
James Mileon
Cavalier Cafe
Queanbeyan Protest Over Canberra Development Plans
A public meeting in Queanbeyan protested Federal Capital Commission plans for Canberra development. Speakers challenged employment preferences and northward expansion, urging the federal member J A Perkins to carry Queanbeyan concerns to Parliament and to defend local work and housing interests. The discussion touched on leasehold limits, road funding, and possible future job impacts as Canberra grows.
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Queanbeyan
Canberra
Alderman Freebody
Federal Capital Commission
Canberra Times
J. A. Perkins
Perkins
Federal Capital Territory
Freebory
Eastlake
Picture Theatre
Tte
Manuka
Caanberra
Amalle
Commission
Wan
Goulburn
Romin
Langbaw
New South Wales
Visctoria
South Australia
Australia
Foundation Stone Laying for Canberra Catholic Cathedral
Canberra prepares for the foundation stone ceremony of the first Canberra Catholic edifices on Sunday January 30. Bishops from NSW attend with Archbishop Kelly and Archbishop Mannix set to lay the foundation stones at the Cathedral site near Civic Place and the Molonglo River. Over 2000 people expected as inter-state visitors make a holiday pilgrimage to Australia’s capital for this historic Catholic celebration.
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Canberra
Federal
Manuka
Blandfordia
Civic Place
Molonglo River
Commonwealth Avenue
Parmanent House
Commonwealth
N.s.wagve
Kelly
Mannx
Righ
McCarthy
Bendigo
Joley
Ballarat
Carroll
Lismore
Hayden
Wilcanniaforbes
J. Dwyer
Wagga
Barry
Goulburn
Norton
Sathurat
Ausralia
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Milson—Retallack
Canberra Development
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Ainslie
Manuku
Minstlake
H. G. Colman
J. B. Young Ltd
Walter Burley Griffin
J. Morris
London
MR. Perkins
Breemt
Still Creek
Hawkesbury
Amalie
Horth
Amelie
Prine
Federal Capital Com
W. B. Fresbody
R.C. Church
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