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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 24, 1971
Page
2
A historic note outlines a Christmas decoration theme linked to refugee aid and church charity drives. It discusses regional practices in Europe and the Commonwealth, noting how festive greenery and trees became a focal point of Christmas displays and charitable efforts in England and beyond.
Amid chaotic OCR spelling a lengthy survey reflects postwar Australia Sydney and NSW society. It notes church services on Christmas and Easter, shifts in urban life, and rising relocations as families seek housing while awaiting better conditions. The piece mentions New South Wales towns, religious figures, and social pressure shaping a tentative yearly close.
Fragmentary text lists names and terms such as Hunneytids shildenmey Hue Kong and Mong Kuna along with several odd spellings and possible titles. No coherent event, date, or place emerges to form a definite news item or summary. The readable parts are too garbled to support a factual card.
In verse fragment the author laments a thief year and notes South American Holly and English varieties. It mentions Canbera wardener and odd green garden hints with variegated leaves and hardy specimens. The piece offers a sowing guide and lists flowers and vegetables for a garden.
Fragmentary notes detail Christmas and watchnight services across churches. Mentions nine lessons and carols, early morning rites, a December watchnight at 1 a.m. or 8 p.m., and a children’s tablet presentation. choir and congregational events appear amid garbled names and locations.
The article lists Holy Communion, Watchnight, and family services at St Andrews and St Comar Meth Chava with multiple pastors including Reverend Perry Smith and Reverend Graham. It notes an Advent and New Year emphasis with sermons and community events for December 31 and January 1, 1972, and mentions related church activities across connected congregations.
A press opinion discusses U S policy amid war with Vietnam and shifting power. It highlights President Nixon’s stance, warns against isolation, and calls for stable East Asia trade, Indian Pakistan relations, and a restrained approach to Soviet influence while urging competent leadership within the United Nations and global alliances.
Arts and entertainment listings announce late night performances for New Year Week. Carlton Sound presents indoor acts including Terr y Swing Mill after midnight at the Van Leppues Club with Canberran acts and regional groups performing across venues in Canberra and nearby areas.
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