High Danger Of Bushfires In District
The ACT district was described as tinder dry with a very high fire danger forecast. Authorities urged Christmas picnickers and campers to avoid open fires, permitting only in authorized sites. About 40 fireplaces were built at picnic spots in Canberra. A fire in Wickham Crescent Red Hill burnt hedge and was put out by residents as Canberra Fire Brigade arrived. A grass fire on Capital Hill burned small area before fading out.
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Bush Fire Council
Yenterfay
A.C.T
Christma
Canberra
Nes
Wickham Crescent
Red Hill
Canberra Fire Brigade
Capital Hill
Grasa
Christmas Reflections on World Peace and Global Change
The piece considers Christmas as a lens on society, noting suffering in Hungary and ongoing Middle East turmoil, while highlighting UN growth with Japan’s admission. It lauds West Germany’s rapid recovery and Western European cooperation, contrasting optimism with persistent global challenges and a call for peace.
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Russia
Thungary
Middle East
Bethlehem
United Nations
Japan
Germany
East Germany
West Germany
France
Britain
Ycome
Europe
Span
Immigr ation Department Wedding in Canberra Church
A couple who met while employed in the Immigration Department were married at St Andrew's Presbytery Church on Saturday afternoon. The bride Miss Jeanie Stenhouse of East Mavor n Melbourne and the groom Mr. William Higgie of Macleod Melbourne, with attendants from the department. The ceremony featured embroidered nylon and pastel flowers, a finger tip veil, and a three tier cake. The couple will honeymoon on the North Coast and reside in Griffith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Domiertion
St Andrew's Presbytery
Jeanie Stenhouse
Margot Johnstone
Queanbeyan
Lillian Stenhouse
Canberra Community Hospital
Oil men warn of Middle East crisis on global oil flow
U S oil leaders warn the Middle East crisis risks big fuel shortages as Suez Canal disruption and pipeline damage cut supply. They foresee higher prices and tanker bottlenecks though pooling plans aim to move 800000 to 1 million barrels daily to Europe, with Europe’s demand rising and US Gulf coast output central to supply.
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Walter Breede, JR
New York
Associated Fria
United States
Middle East
Arab Nationaliata
Pentagon
State Department
North Atlantic Treaty Organisation
Western Europe
Far Fung
Suez Canal
Rag Petroeum Co
Europe
European
Beat
Venezuela
Gulf Coast
auto-Europe
Garoline
Nasser Frat
Suez
Britain
France
Egypt
Australia doubts SUNFED at UN ECOSOC
Australian senator A Benn told the U N General Assembly's economic committee that Australia would support measures addressing underdeveloped nations but doubted the timing for a special international fund for development. He cited Australia's commitment to the Colombo Plan and warned against a new fund, stressing cautious approach to incoming capital and existing aid commitments.
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New York
A.A.P
Australia
U.N
Benator A. Benn
Sstralian
Austra
Nck
Ombo
NFED
Sena
Message In Christmas Provides Hope in Crisis
The Rev. F. P. McMaster at Canberra Baptist Church urged positive thinking from the Christmas message. He said Christ's coming refreshes a world in crisis and calls mankind to overcome evil and seek spiritual deliverance through faith.
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F. P. McMaster
Canberra
Christ
God
Mr. McMaster
Victorian Fire Burns 1500 Acres Near Lancefield
A bush fire in Victoria burned over 1600 acres of timbered country near Lancefield. The blaze destroyed property on the estate of Messrs Deamond Talbot and Edward Teck of Nulla Vale. The fire raged all day and was brought under control late at night.
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Melbourne
Bunday
Victoris Firat
Lancefield
Messrs
Deamond
Albot
Edward Teck
Nulla Vale
Plea To Santa From Hungary Inspires Global Letters
An eight year old English boy signs as Nigel asks Santa Claus to remember Hungarian children. This year over 13 000 letters have arrived in Copenhagen from Britain and other English speaking countries. The Danish Tourist Association replies to each child with an assurance Santa will help and includes a Hans Christian Andersen tale and a picture of Greenland.
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Copenhagen
Bunday
A.p.reuter
Greenland
Hungary
Nigel
Britain
Santa Claus
Danish To Tourist Association
Santa
Hana Christian Andersen
Greenlan
Messiah on Christmas Night at Forrest Methodist Church
A recording of the Halderafield Chorus Society singing Handel s Messiah will be amplified from the Forrest Methodist National Memorial Church tower on Christmas Night. Sir Malcolm Sargent conducts the choir and Canberra residents may hear it from cars or the church grounds where seats will be provided. A modern amplifier was donated by Mrs Burton, widow of the late Mr Thomas Burton, chauffeur to the Governor General. the unit will be dedicated in a March service.
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Halderafield Chor
Methodist National Memorial Church
Forrest
Malcolm Sargent
Canberra
Thomas Burton
Quiet Canberra Police End Week With Few Drunkenness Cases
Canberra police reported a quiet weekend before Christmas with few drunkenness incidents and only minor driving offences under the influence noted as the season approaches.
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Canberra
Student Marries Librarian In Canberra Church Ceremony
A librarian from Nater joni University wed a Canberra medical student at St John’s Church on Saturday. Helen Smith of Melbourne and Brian Comben of Bunbury wed in a ceremony with both sets of parents in attendance. The bride wore a pink satin ball gown with a pink toque and carried pink and white carnations. Best man Graeme Comben, Melbourne. Reception at University House, couple to reside in Canberra.
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Nater Joni University
Archday
St. John's Church
Helen Smith
Nlr. Smith
Melbourne
Brian Comben
Mae. C. M. Comben
Bunbury
Weestern Australia
Canberra
Helen
Graeme Comben
University House
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Arab League
Varun
Texas
Saudi Arabia
St. Lexa
P. C. Purcell
W. Higgie
Jeanna Stenhouse
Mr. Purcell
Ghrist Tem Wali
Ainen
Atut
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