Christmas Parcels For Men Overseas From RS L
Nearly 2 600 Australian service personnel overseas in Malaya and South East Asia will receive Christmas parcels as the R S L renews wartime practice of sending comforts. Parcels include two bottles of beer tobacco tinned fruit cream cigars nuts toothpaste and raising. Cost is from State RSL branches and Queensland S Relief Fund. In a Christmas message Army Minister Cramer saluted service men overseas kept from families and friends and wished festive cheer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malaya
South-Flast Asia
R.S.L
George Holland
R.bl
Queensland
Abooad
Cramer
Mr. Cramier
Holidays can be accident free if people avoid danger
A 1957 Canberra commentary urges personal responsibility to prevent road and fire disasters. It notes wrecked cars on major highways to Sydney and Melbourne, cites rising road accident rates due to driver error, and argues safety hinges on careful driving and precaution, not fate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Melbourne
Canberra
Australia
Joss
Refugees Find Haven in Austria After Hungarian Uprising
Austrian aid for Hungarian refugees grew as over 170000 fled behind the Iron Curtain. More than 150000 were resettled or awaiting overseas homes, while Yugoslav refugees added to camps. United Nations and donor nations aided Austria, with the United States leading in Hungarian resettlements and the Netherlands supplying relief and schooling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austria
Free World
United Nations High
August R. Lindt
United Nations
Hungary
Austin
Orm
Trout Rescue Efforts Save 1200 Fish At Flea Creek
Canberra Anglers assist drought stricken Flea Creek in the Tir Ranges rescuing about 1206 trout stranded in drying pools. With heavy heat and dwindling water, volunteers ferried young fish in buckets to Goodradighee River, forming rock barriers to hold water until rainfall returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tir
Canberra
Temain
Canberra Angels
Goodradighee Iver
More Competition for Factories in Australia
Australian manufacturing faces higher competition in the second half of the financial year as capacity expands and demand stabilizes. Production remains at record levels but shows a tendency to plateau while costs rise and prices stay steady. Investment in manufacturing is expected to continue, though more subdued, with emphasis on long term development and competitiveness at home and abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Chambers of Manufactures of Australia
R. W. C.anderson
Anderson
Anderton
Australia
Repertory To Stage Arsenic And Old Lace In Canberra
Canberra Repertory announces Arsenic and Old Lace as its first new 1958 production after Escapade's run. Opening date to be announced. Escapade may reopen for a four day February run. Anne Godfrey-Smith will produce, following her Canberra success with The Man Who Came To Dinner. Auditions set for January 8 at 6 pm at Riverside Repertory Theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Anne Godfrey-Smith
Canberra University College Exam Results Declared
The Canberra University College announced annual examination results. Company Law passed with L.A. Coutts. History of Australian Education honours to G. B. Wynn. Political Defence A honours to B. J. Odgers and others. several names listed with passes and classes in various subjects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra University College
L.A. Coutts
G. B. Wynn
B. J. Odgers
C. R. Alexander
P. N
Atcherly
K. E. Brown
R. C. Fisher
Margaret B. Horgan
D. G ‘Hall
L. Mi Ya Mar H
Growing Interest in War Memorial Hits New High
By year end more than a quarter of a million visitors are expected to have toured the Australian War Memorial. Deputy Director W R Lancaster said this month saw about 11 000 visitors with a further 20 000 anticipated before December 31. This would beat last year’s 226 000 and is described as Australia-wide in reputation. The memorial will close on Christmas Day, open 9 30 am to 4 45 pm on other days, and extend Boxing Day through January with late hours and nightly floodlighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Australia
Free World
Austria
Budapest
Anetrian
United Nations
Tito
Yugoslavia
Ministry of Interior
Hungary
Australan War Memorial
W. R. Lancaster
Lancaster
Canberra
Mothers seek nursing room at Canberra civic centre
A Canberra letter urges creation of a dedicated room in Civic Centre and city shopping areas for nursing mothers to feed and change their babies. The writer notes that other towns already provide such rooms and suggests business benefits from accommodating mothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civic Centre
Canberra
Seizure of Royal Property Reported in Vietnam
South Viet Nam legalised seizure of property belonging to deposed Emperor Bao Dai his wife and concubines United Press Saigon reported today, reflecting post monarchy actions amid political upheaval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Reuter
South Viet Nam
Vice-Regal Yesteran Ball at Government House Canberra
Their Excellencies the Governor General and Lady Slim hosted a staff ball at Government House Canberra. Major W Hargrave and Mr J Holmes attended yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yesteran
Government House
Canberra
Slim
Major W. Hargrave
Mr. J. Holmes
Colourful Lighting For Carols At Parliament House
The annual Carola by Candielight festival tonight in front of Parliament House will feature coloured footlights and a festoon of lights. The Canberra City Band will play as carol singing begins. A YMCA spokesman said the emphasis is on community singing with a trio performing Christmas songs. A choir formed from Canberra choirs will lead the groups and candles and carol books will be sold. Many Canberra families are expected to attend this vocal Christmas celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parliament House
Canberra
YMCA
Myta, Law
Reta Parr
Betty Purnell
Y M C A Plans Summer Camp at Sturt Island
Preparations for the annual Y M C A boys camp at Sturt Island in January progress with about 60 bookings and a likely 70 attendees. Camp director is Vernon Davies, Caneberra Grammar School sportsmaster. Activities include swimming instruction, life saving tests, games, crafts, campfire concerts, and discussion groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y.M.C.A
Sturt Island
Vernon Davies
Caneberra Grammar School
YMCA
Children book reviews and religious texts in a 1960s notice
A series of reviews covers Man of the Hills by Henry Treecelus with Christine Price and Dudley Head, The Happy Lion by Louise Fatio, and The Golden Book of Stories from the New Testament edited by Jane Warner. Also discussed is The Bible Story by Guy Daniel and related religious content. The piece notes child suitability, origin, illustrations, and stylistic tones, with varied receptions and ages in mind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Treecelus
Christine Price
Dudley Head
England
Europe
M.S
Louise Fatio
Bodley Head
London
Roger Duvoiain
K.C
Bleu
Jane Warner Alust
A. M. Provenson
Golden Press
Sydney
A.B. Lacy D'amond
C. TE. Lacy Diamond
Flust
HM Brock and
Irene
Our Lord
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rs.l
Wahu
Richard Kaisischke
Judin Teaschy
Sunoleme
Austiag
Sol
Andau
Pbcedom
Flea Creek
Cu.c
Children's Book Council Reviews
Guy Daniel
Grosvenor Po
Daniel
Middleton Mure Ray
God
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!