Christmas Sermon on the King and World Peace
The document presents a Christmas sermon urging belief in Christ as the only solution to war through a change of individual hearts. It calls for support of the Fatherhood of God, universal Christian teaching, and the spread of a Christ centered church to establish a world of brotherhood. It highlights the need to convert rich and poor alike and to offer service to the Christ Child at Bethlehem.
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John'e
Groupe
Worely
Potnls
Rome
Crnate
New World
Indus
Ord
Individ
Mimasti
Creawres
Christan
Adair Seuse
Bethlehem
Conat
Hila
Mass production push for small planes announced
A firm plans mass production of civilian aircraft next year aiming for 10 600 units. The plan, reported in The New York Times, signals a major scale up to satisfy civilian demand and reflects wartime manufacturing efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warhington
Wwlands
New York
Canberra Weather Summary Saturday
Weather data for Canberra includes a 80.2 degree temperature at 9am and a 0.9 degree swing by 3pm. Measured rainfall around 0.30 inches with gusts from the SE at 6 mph and noted maximums for the 24 hours ending earlier in the day.
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Rane, Wikwtew & Inpnunday
Bair
Dogreee
Imi
Forecasts Include Showers and Heat With Warm Wind
The forecast predicts showers and a south to southwest wind, with hot and sultry conditions otherwise. East winds may shift with more rain chances later, affecting WRAL and northern areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boutnera
Tebield
Sonal
Wral
Eran
Christmas travel prospects and railway service in Australia
An article discusses travel restrictions and holiday planning in postwar Australia noting limited access to inland beaches and Canberra routes. It laments dirty carriages, reduced refreshment service, and rising travel difficulties, urging elastic, competitive transport options by road and air to ease peak periods and address petrol and tyre limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ganberre
Canberra
Governor and Mrs Dugan Visit Government House Canberra
The Governor of Victoria His Excellency Br Winaldo Dugan and Kady Dugan arrived at Government House Canberra for the Christmas visit. They attended an Anglican divine service at Etals Panbewre with the Governor General and the Duchess of Gloucester.
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Victoria
Winaldo Dugan
Kady Dugan
Government House
Canberra
Glouces
2,300 Men Hack Prom Islands
A damaged report notes 2,300 servicemen expected to return home for Christmas. Crowds gathered as Kanimbia berthed to welcome home troops, with 3,300 men carried by a liner exceeding the usual peacetime number.
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Prom Islands
Syongy
Kanimbia
Princes Hang Stockings On Christmas Eve in Victoria
The Duke and Duchess of Glovcos ready Christmas at Government House Melbourne with Prince William and Prince Richard visiting the nursery, while a secret room door remains locked. Sir Winston and Lady Duggan host guests as the King’s broadcast to the Empire marks the holiday.
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Australia
Duchaar
Wil
Pathor Caritaspe
Duke
Dichem
Jobn
Childern
Canberra
Prince William
Meibotrve
Gov
Victoris
William
Benn
Prince Wiliaen
Hatiaa
Lady Dugan Nissedt
Tina
Gavarnmant Houke
Melbourne
Beasley Delivers Farewell Broadcast From London
Mr Beasley, newly appointed Resident, urged elimination of internal and social discontent to secure world peace. In a London broadcast, he pledged Australia’s commitment to the postwar United Nations Charter and participation in the international security organ.
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Siindey
Thia
Saca
Fandera
Avinos Aly
Minar
London
J. A Beasley
Brosdenat
Uty
Australie
United Nations
Mr_ Beesley
New Income Tax Changes Take Effect January First
Deputy Commissioner J B O Sullivan reminded employers the new income tax and social services contribution instalment deductions start January 1 1948. Copies of the scale are available at all offices. The changes mean existing declarations can cover both income tax and social services, reducing paperwork for employers and confusion for staff.
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J. B. O'sullivan
Income Tax
Acta
West Bloch
Canberra
Prayiovern
Thor Stampa
Rmnployers
O'Sullivan
Moria
Liversey Granted Bail After Arrest in Sydney
Ethel Liversey, linked to a disputed wedding scheme, was arrested and released on 300 bail to appear at Central Court. Reports mention prior absences and fraud allegations tied to obtaining goods with false warrants. Florudh Gardiner arrived from Adelaide and other local details are noted amid the city’s court proceedings.
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Sydney
Ethel Liversey
Central Court
Jorarrom
Frowamans
Hen Abe
Plorunice
Eilenbeths Gardifer
Adelaide
Gaga
Saareti
War Speech Praises Allied Courage and Reach for Peace
A wartime leader extols the valor of troops and the global scope of their fight. He honors those who pinned hope on victory, pledges swift questioning of the past, and promises all Australians will return home. The speaker vows peace through tolerance and a remembered sacrifice that shaped world events.
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Id Cassey
Weaters
Greece
Crete
Japan
Australia
Australie
Wittas Alway
Fire outbreaks rise as grass dries in Canberra area
Canberra Fire Brigade faced a busy weekend with one house fire and three grass fires that were quickly controlled. A rear area fire near the old hospital was contained after burning a small patch, while two acres of grassland burned near the Boys Grammar School before firefighters stopped it. Another grass fire near Northbourne Oval was slowed, and a blaze at 98 Causeway damaged rubbish and threatened a home but did not spread.
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Canberra Fire Brigade
Boys Grammar
Northbourne Oval
Christmas rush creates new records in Sydney travel
Squary traders rearrange displays as stock runs low amid a pre holiday rush. Metro crowding and transport scarcity push shoppers to use trains and buggies, with many planning trips to holiday resorts despite strikes. Post office figures show rising parcel and radio shipments to the United States and United Kingdom.
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Sydney
Lanterminute Christemas
Jane Ruminge
Detrol
Tyre
Atill
St Wyong
Exceedig
Post Office
Oman
United Statos
Marrave
United Kingdom
Government House Party For Returned POWs In Canberra
The Governor and the Duchess of Gloucester will host an afternoon party at Government House in Canberra for men who have returned from a prisoner of war camp. The event is scheduled for Saturday December 29 at 4.45.
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Governordensrat
Ducheas
Gloucester
Canberra
Governmel Mouse
Krippner Family Informs of son Missing Plane Fear
Private Keith Krippner and Mex Ivo Krippner of Braddon were officially notified by the Army that their only son Rath Krippner is missing, believed to have left Morotai for Sydney. Parents fear his plane may have crashed en route to the city.
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Ivo Krippner
Braddon
Fords
Kippner
Miani
Wae
Morotai
Sydney
120000 Internees Rescued in Java by Allied Forces
Massive RAPWI led relief effort has evacuated about 120000 internees in Java including 50000 Dutch and others, as British troops restore law and order. Air supply and jungle landings aided by Dakotas and volunteers, with camps in Java and other areas slowly stabilizing amid postwar chaos.
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Java
Britain
Rewue
Rapwi
India
Aun
Alex
Atria
Burma
Siam
Zumiatri
Muleya
Mallea
Ile
Bac
Louly Mountbatton
Chin Paigna
Lmited
Szavera
Japan
Jeadera
Persia
Raewi
Chrurlson
Seca
Ayr
Anthea
Slac
Dutch East Indies
Sind
H.G
Adiaiea ‘Mountbatten
Sandy
Ceylon
Singapore
Raat
Indonesia
Carols Take Public Fancy
The children's choir and others plan a carol sing along. Participants should wear white frocks and white shirts with dark trousers. Attendees to bring blankets. wind may favor lanterns. Moroiat Dudes perform at 7 30 and 8 pm at the memorial bar Green with post event bus transport. Special police will assist with parking. Singers may tour capitals and communities. residents asked to place a lighted candle in the window for the display.
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Aran
Paclaman Howee
Christmas church services and schedule across city churches
A jammed listing of Christmas services at multiple churches. Holy Communion, choral and children's services, midnight and dawn masses, and special concerts are noted. Rev. Albert Clark and Rev. Gordon George lead meditations while offerings support Britain and other funds, with services from 7 a.m. to after midnight at various parishes.
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Jobn's
Paul's
St. Petre
Christopher
Uum
Albert Clark
Thordon George
United Pervices Reid
Cait Wilson
Britain
Bayuet Church
Stanley
Dololat
Ranaom
Aid for Britain Appeal Donations Reported
The Aid for Britain Appeal shows further donations received including Australian Red Cross Society funds and Royal Canberra Golf Club contributions. Amounts forwarded to the agents and treasurer are noted, with payments made to Ald Fieldin? Appeal and March Chartered Accountant in Canberra.
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Agney
How
Mears
Allard Way
Chartered Accountant
Aww
Canberra
Death toll at RAAB rises with warplane losses
Sydney press reports concern over RAAB casualty figures after aircrews returning from Australia alleged to have gone missing. The Minister of State for Air says an inquiry is underway into claims that vital instruments were removed from planes before return flights.
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Sydney
Jeur
RAAS
Bern
Wwlanda
MAS Ate
AL Vewla
Ueue
Lewis
Refrigerator Now Home Necessity Calls for Access
Mrs J Ward, deputy transport minister, urged that every home have a refrigerator not just the few. She commented on a report that the Commonwealth Bank supplied refrigerators to branch managers, saying a refrigerator is essential in every room, with duties to ensure affordable access and safety.
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Ryone
J. Ward
Wits
Deiniater
Ward
Courmoceadth Bank
Ita
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Permanent Thostee CO
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Imee
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T. L
Glgusster
George V
Empire
MR. Beasley
Mrs. Liversey
P.O.W
Private Keith Krippner
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Rapa
Xmas Services
Church OF England
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Raab
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