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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 25, 1956
Page
5
The article argues that Christmas is celebrated on a broader scale in prosperity but also remains meaningful in less affluent regions. It notes increased spending and enjoyment where wealth exists, while emphasizing the core aim of peace and goodwill. It stresses giving over mere materialism, seeing Christmas as an enduring ideal across ages and places.
Father Worzecha, chaplain to Polish people in Canberra and Queanbeyan, spoke at St. Joseph's Church for Christmas. He said the manger shows that love builds, power destroys, and that God came into a world shadowed by sin to bring hope through the infant Jesus.
The Ban feng Council in Central Sumatra Province says its December 20 action is not separatist. It seeks temporary administrative take over to negotiate and resolve outstanding issues with Jakarta. Ismail Kengan Ita named as representative. Local life and communications reportedly remained normal.
A special Teter receiver has reopened at the summit of Mount Kosciusko, the P.M.G. Department announced today. First clearance was today, but due to brit non ill Peng clearances the normal one is delayed, the department said.
Sydney reports a substantial rise in Central Bank reserves abroad totaling £325.1 million as of December 19, up £383 million in nine weeks. This week adds £7.3 million, surpassing prior gains, while Australian coin holdings drop to £95 million and other securities including Commonwealth Treasury Bills climb £5.6 million to £5,574 million.
Dr Evatt in a Christmas message hopes the Olympic spirit of sportsmanship spreads goodwill and peace. He notes eighty nations in the United Nations as evidence of mankind’s oneness and urges spiritual family bonds to unite in a world free of war and poverty.
Two Department of the Interior bursary winners were announced last night after a special examination conducted by the N S W authorities. The readable text notes the names of the two recipients and the bursary basis but lacks full details due to damaged wording.
Flight-Lieut J R Macneil and Major and Mrs W Har arrive at the community hospital yesterday morning for a visit.
Italian patrols sought the wreckage of a missing airliner with 21 aboard after it reportedly crashed into a mountain area near Trento on Saturday. The last radio message indicated the wings were up as observers reported a sighting near the scene.
A Russian tourist concession announced in London states that next year travelers will receive 600 miles of free travel and will operate on a limited route network. The plan was described by a Russia travel official noting streamlined services and controlled expansion.
St Johns Church hosted its yearly Nativity tableau with a straw strewn crypt and a life like crib at the east end. Parish members dressed as shepherds and animals played roles illuminated by candlelight with visitors donating to World Council of Churches refugee relief. The scene ran from 7 to 8 p.m. and continued for half an hour before the Christmas midnight service.
The Commonwealth reports a rise of 3 700 employed in departments in the 12 months to October 31. Total payroll employment reaches about 171 300, not counting Defence services and statutory bodies like TAA. State and semi governmental authorities declined to 523 900.
Donations are still being received for the Canberra appeal to aid reef work in Fungary. They may be left at The Canberra Times office Mort Street Braddon and will be acknowledged. Latest donations listed include 50 Hoy 100 from German Embassy staff and others, totaling £1270 19 4.
Reverend Rosy Border urged that Christmas meaning rests in obedience to God’s will not human peace. The Bethlehem birth is not a symbol of peace to be acted by men but God’s world and faith lived among people. All Bainta School pupils performed a nativity on church lawns before the midnight sermon by Rev E G Buckle.
The Holy Land observes a quiet Christmas as restrictions limit pilgrims. Only about 1,700 Israeli national Christians may pass Mandelbaum Gate into Jordan for worship, with few foreigners admitted due to late Jordanian policy changes. Soviet nationals in Israel are singled out for tentative consideration.
Canberra bounds on Christmas Eve as Bishop R G Arthur at St John’s Church Canberr a argues that Christ’s earthly life proves religion is practical Well grounded in daily life and people’s woes The bishop says Christmas marks the joyous birth of Jesus who gave his life for mankind
The bride, only daughter of Mr and Mrs G Jagtenberg of Holland, married Henk Metselaar at St Andrews Presbyterian Church Canberra yesterday. The couple, who met in Dandenong while the bride visited relatives, will honeymoon in Victoria before settling in Dandenong. The ceremony featured a white brocade suit, veil and bouquet of white lilies, with best man Mr F Rasdemakern and bridesmaid Mrs Jagtenberg.
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