Greek folk dancers perform free show at Albert Hall
A group of young Greek dancers and musicians from the Hellenic Lyceum of Salonika gave a free performance at Albert Hall last night. The university students travel overseas on invitation to showcase Greek folklore. They are guests of the Pan Macedonian Association, hosting about 80 associations across Australia. The troupe will sightsee today and depart tomorrow for Melbourne.
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Australia
Pan Macedonian Association
Melbourne
Canberra man to face petty sessions over house fire
A 46 year old man will appear in Canberra Petty Sessions this morning on a charge of maliciously setting fire to a house where people were inside. Police said the blaze occurred Saturday afternoon and caused about 300 in damage with no injuries. The Bureau of Census and Statistics will change its title to Bureau of Statistics effective January 1.
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Bureau of Census and Statistics
Bureau of Statistics
Fathers invited to ante-natal classes at two centres
Expectant fathers will be invited to accompany their wives to ante-natal classes at Melba and Scullin health centres. Melba classes run four Thursdays starting January 19, Scullin four Wednesdays starting January 9. Details available from 581033 Melba or S41033 Scullin.
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Scullin
Seullin
Man Shot at Dandenong Market
Melbourne police hunt a man after a pellet from an air rifle hit William Robert Burcome two in the head as he loaded his car at a Dandenong market. Burcome was taken to hospital, treated for a pellet wound, and discharged.
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William Robert Burcome
Frank
Ason
Dandenong
Burcome
Dandenong Hospital
Egg Price Rise Hikes Victoria Costs to 3c and 4c
The price of eggs in Victoria will increase tomorrow by 3c, making 40 gram eggs cost 3c a dozen and 60 gram eggs 4c a dozen. The move is expected to affect local shoppers and markets.
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Victoria
Molonglo River bridge closure for reconstruction work
The Molonglo River bridge at the Dairy Flat Road Morshead Drive and Tialligo Avenue intersection will shut from January 2 to 29 to permit reconstruction and strengthening of the bridge.
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Poisonous frog found in Perth suburb Jandakot
A dangerous poisonous frog thought confined to WA's south-west was discovered in a Jandakot house. The heleioporus type exudes a white toxin that can cause death or illness to people or animals on contact.
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Perth
Jandakot
Back-Of-Vehicle Crashes Lead NRMA Survey Findings
Sydney report notes NRMA survey shows two of five accidents involve cars rear ending other vehicles. The statistic highlights rear collision risk and calls for cautious driving and safer following distances.
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NRMA
YMCA Camps Soon at Sturt Island Canberra
The Canberra YMCA camps at Sturt Island will run from December 28 to January 28, divided into five periods. The schedule opens with a large school students camp, followed by two primary-school girls periods and two for primary-school boys. Executive director E. Boyson said programs are wide-ranging and a New Year social is planned for high school students.
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Sturt Island
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Holiday toll climbs as weekend deaths rise across states
Nationwide weekend road toll reported across Australia with multiple fatal incidents. A 62 year old woman dies on New England Highway near Tenterfield, lifting the year toll to 1,182. Victorian deaths push yearly tally higher while Queensland records three deadly days amid flood fears. Tasmania and WA report additional fatalities, with SA noting a youth killed in a car overturn near Adelaide.
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Stranded drivers on move after cyclone Una hits central Queensland
Hundreds of motorists were able to move north and south of Rockhampton as floodwaters persist. Detours around damaged Bruce Highway stretches were set up under police supervision while the Brisbane Weather Bureau renewed flood warnings for the Fitzroy River basin. Rockhampton floodwater rose as Dawson and McKenzie rivers fed the rising levels and a late peak was anticipated.
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Drink-drive warnings and accidents mark holiday period
Police reported a quiet Christmas weekend with fewer cars on the roads in Goulburn Yass Cooma and the South Coast but noted 14 drink driving charges from Friday 6pm to yesterday 10pm. There were no ACT road deaths. One fatal crash occurred near Gundagai on Saturday morning when a car hit a semi trailer killing Enid Chaffe 52 of Batman Street Braddon.
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Two ACT women drown off Tathra near Bega
Two Canberra women, Rose Butler 26 and Rhonda Wright 23, drowned after being swept out by a rip at Tathra on Saturday afternoon. A search was to resume as police said the pair and friends swam outside the patrolled area. their husbands aided but could not reach them. Three men, including the husbands, were treated for shock at Bega Hospital and discharged.
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Bega Hospital
Christmas Readings and Cartoons in the National Times
The National Times this week features six essays by writers including Ernest Hemingway and Tom Wolfe on man’s love hate relation with the car. It also presents a comic look at Semi-Super B Gough and rival Mediocre Man by Larry Pickering. An amusing piece chronicles Australia’s Embassy in Rome, and a survey on the Royal Commission into organized crime in NSW licensed clubs is detailed.
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Tom Wolfe
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Nsw
Body of Miss Anne Sibley Found After Marian Weir Tragedy
The body of 19 year old Anne Maria Sibley of Mackay was recovered from the Pioneer River after she was washed over the Marian weir yesterday.
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Anne Maria Sibley
Marian Weir
Pioneer River
Nuclear powered heart implanted in New Zealand woman
A 23 year old New Zealand schoolteacher received a titanium cased nuclear powered pacemaker to restore heart rate to 72 BPM. The $3,600 device, powered by a plutonium isotope, is the first of its kind in the southern hemisphere and is expected to last about 30 years. The operation, conducted in Wellington, was kept secret until today.
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Hemisphere
Copter rescues swimmers at North Narrabeen and Bondi seas
Seven people were rescued by helicopter from rip currents at North Narrabeen as heavy seas lashed Sydney. Five were swept 300 yards out before rescue, then two more in the same rip. Bondi Beach closed after a sand bank collapse and 13 people saved by surf club linesmen. Maroubra swimmers taught in a rip, one man plucked to safety by surf rescue helicopter while five others were saved by lifesavers. Water police search for a missing launch near Newcastle after a distress radio call picked up by a ham operator.
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Canberra detectives question two after series of car thefts
Canberra detectives questioned two young men late last night about several car thefts and break in offences over the past months in the Canberra Queanbeyan area. A third man was believed released. Between 20 and 30 thefts and similar break ins are involved. No charges by midnight.
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Canberra- Queanbeyan
Canberra couple critique new cycle path safety
Mr and Mrs A G Apps of Barry Drive Turner oppose a $70,000 cycle path opened December 19. They say it crosses driveways at a 90 degree angle, endangers children and motorists, and hinders entry to their driveway during peak hours. They reported near misses and observed cyclists disobeying signs and cars running red lights. They have written to the Minister for the Capital Territory without reply.
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Electoral Office moves to new Canberra address
The Australian Electoral Office moved to Floor 7 South Tower CAGA House Akuna Street Canberra City. Chief Electoral Officer P L Ley said the transfer from West Row offices occurred last Monday due to better accommodation in the new building. Correspondence should go to PO Box 291 Civic Square ACT 2608 and phone numbers 485333 direct or 473911 switchboard.
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Christmas message amid world tensions from Melbourne archbishop
The Most Reverend Dr Frank Woods delivers a Christmas message noting global strife in the Middle East and terrorism in London. He urges Christians to heed Jesus's words "Be of good cheer" as the world faces inflation and industrial unease, stressing God rules despite appearances. Father Denis Hart adds Christ's approach of mixing with the common people and uplifting them to new awareness. The piece reflects on how Jesus's coming unsettles established order and honors ordinary people.
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Christmas church services tonight across Canberra
Several Canberra churches hold Christmas services tonight running past midnight. Rev Dr James Udy leads communion at 11 pm at National Memorial Methodist Forrest, with carols in suburbs and a 9:30 pm church departure for public joining. Midnight Mass at St Christopher's Cathedral Manuka by Archbishop Cahill.
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Hector Harrison
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Goulburn
Thomas Cahill
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Manuka
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Neville Chynoweth
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Bam
Beer shortages hit Canberra hotels before holidays
Canberra hotels face canned and bottled beer shortages from Sydney due to brewery strikes. Although stock is tight for the holiday period, there is sufficient Melbourne beer and overall supplies remain adequate to cover Christmas and New Year. Mr Lloyd Reeves, president of the Canberra branch of the Australian Hotels Association, noted the four can supply from Sydney was severely affected by the strikes.
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Sydney
Australian Hotels Associaion
Lloyd Reeves
Melbourne
Tribunal findings fault GMH price rise and efficiency
Canberra tribunal findings harshly criticise General Motors Holden for seeking a 6 percent car price rise while approving a smaller 4,695 increase from January 7. The 72 page ruling, led by Justice Williams, questions GMH payments to its US parent and calls the Australian industry less efficient than overseas.
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GMH Faces Tribunal After 44.6 Percent Price Hike
GM-H refused comment on the tribunal's recommended price increase and waited for the finding. A Chrysler spokesman in Adelaide said the Chrysler firm would study GM-H's finding closely before commenting on the 44.6 percent rise. Chrysler had sought a 6.06 percent boost and noted optional extras sold on cars, with personalization driving demand. Chrysler’s application may be the first to be considered when the tribunal resumes in the New Year.
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