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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 26, 1961
Page
6
Nasser spoke to thousands in a tense rally about foreign land ownership and the Suez crisis. He warned that nations opposing him risk escalation and vowed to strengthen the army and economy while pressuring Western powers to withdraw. The tone reflected a broader pushback against foreign influence and an emphasis on sovereignty amid regional tensions.
Hundreds of tourists visited Cotter Dam during the Christmas weekend to watch floodwaters spill over the dam. The event attracted many amateur photographers, while Inober County candidates, including RJ Gi ArT, reportedly succeeded in their final exams as the Antratract Society of Aegountirts fies tele ulis notes.
A Madrid embassy attack and shooting accident are reported with limited details. Other brief items note cable car incidents in Las Vegas and Leysin, with rescuers aiding injured individuals. A press tour related to South America is mentioned in passing.
London reports the Queen sending a Christmas message of hope and encouragement to those facing prejudice and persecution. She calls for steadfast standards, sacrifice, and unity to serve the common good and peace among nations.
Christmas services were held in Jerusalem and Bethlehem as well as other cities. Midday and midnight masses were observed in Berlin and Jakarta amid wartime conditions. Leaders urged peace while diplomats noted ongoing conflicts and liberation movements affecting regions including West Irian and Portuguese enclaves.
Twenty eight men and several women fought a blaze that wrecked a wing of the Alfred Hospital in Melbourne today. Fire brigade crews battled flames and smoke as patients were moved and investigations began into the cause.
The Bishop of Canberra and Goulburn offers a Christmas message urging Christians of all traditions to seek thanksgiving and renewed faith. He emphasizes unity in Christendom, the Babe of Bethlehem, and the spread of hope, light, and fellowship through the Spirit. The message prays for growth in faith and for helping those in darkness.
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