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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 27, 1955

Page

2

Queen’s Adventurous Message Prompts Commonwealth Revival

Fragmented OCR text reports a royal appeal urging Commonwealth nations to revive enterprise and industrial effort. It cites Queen Elizabeth’s message as a call to action for Britain Australia Canada and the United States to expand production, labor, and collaboration, contrasting them with limited output and economic constraints in 1968.

Abd Coopiete Chet Tbe Papi Ure Beitiah Manarche Sandringham Uey Hays Cristina Ant Sovercen Commonwealth of Naiand Sir Coverten Commonwealth United Kingdom Britain Elaine Vapet Australia Min Jak Canada United States

Expedition To Day Antarctic Activity At Coro Ape

Fragmented OCR note discusses Antarctic expedition progress near Coro ape region. Mentions Wilkestan base, weather conditions, mineral potential, and interregional scientific work led by Amareth Peat W Lay at AMHLERLN. References international geophysicist role and Mawnan station prep work.

Casey Antarctic Coro Ona Wilkestan ST ° Ventfort Mawnan Parmalat Amhlerln

Canberra Scouts To Attend Alert TS Bewate Frain

In a fragmented notice, Canberra Scouts will attend an overseas gathering. Names and locations are garbled but reference international trip planning involving various regions and officials. The outline mentions travel through Canberra and associated figures.

Ne ‘Kingda Bouth Atview Geyten Canidaeingapors Vietnam Malaya Fuhan Penland India Fieté Siaranal Seoul Benita Abe Jemmboves Canbetta

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Services Packed Churches

Readable excerpts describe crowded midnight Masses and Christmas sermons at St Christopher’s and Andrew’s Protestant Church. Preachers urged humility, charity, and unity, stressing mercy for Europe’s suffering and personal sacrifice to aid the needy this season.

Wy Thane Beth Toher Mae Evi Marcy Christopher Dean A. Metiisay Liepliner Chriauman Lar Cape Rome Ada Aratlina Maperla Austann Heston Andrew Gant

Fragmented OCR Summary Item

Incomplete text shows garbled OCR with names and relations unclear. No decisive event or entities identifiable for a proper card.

Canberra Weather Report Fragment and Forecast Notes

Fragmentary weather summary from Canberra with times and temperatures. Mentions wind directions, barometer readings, and forecast for showers with a southeast to northwest wind pattern. Includes sporadic references to regions like Indigo and Tableland, and personnel tag Fairburn as meteorologist.

Baluoeter Pam Palms Canberra Meteorologeal Vali Fairburn Somme Table Land Rhone

Miracles of Modern Science Described in Christmas Broadcast

The Star We Follow recounts advances in astronomy and space, with commentary by Professor A E Lovell and others. The program highlights distant galaxies, future space travel, and a vision of science shaping Christmas and humanity’s future, including medical and energy innovations presented during the Queen’s Christmas message.

Artoria Commonwealth Brealdas Pakutun Ilizabeth Une Bandevignan Norfolk Cyrus AE. i. Lovell Jadrel Bunk Cheshire 9 Ehfieen Marwall Berklaire John” Crencrott Nateoers Christ Victoria Antarctic Ing Seco

Boys Camp At Sturt Island Starts Soon

The Sturt Island boys camp begins in January 1937 with about 40 youths expected. Secretary Mr MP Brick of Canterral YAECA announced bookings were filling quickly and the camp would likely be fully booked soon.

Sturt Island Gummer Canterral Yaeca MP Brick Wald Yetlarday

Accidents At Northbourne Intersection

A string of traffic mishaps occurred at the Northbourne and Eph rent unt intersection after a party began. Francie Fytora and Kenneth Ureses were involved along with other drivers, resulting in minor damages and no serious injuries. Nevin Rimes and Peter fn are among those cited in the aftermath.

Northbourne Aves Ny Yeatarty F Francie Fytora Lore Craw Ghia Kenneth Ureses Wentwell Street Immadhainly Peters Joseph Matpas Mith Hela Brest Flesita Byaiog Freese Laf Rune Hever Wien Peter Fn Bert Howl Wetle Vie HR Yehon Petron Impaun Mlacal Arivere Grover Bulantoy W. le Adyala Mukrayok Arimera Forestry Fale Camonwealth Avene Londam Circut Atyanan Om Balue Prens Camien AO Boyt Patsytan Avertue Leatte Garnet Lees Cotter Toad John Candaey Bush Darling Birest Harton Lockyernd Sul Aven UR John Maney Allan Hoyle Mtrickbans Crescent Donkin Cy Enatia Donaldaon Btront Braddon State Circle Maranall Tol Peiara Cox Street Ainaie Unity Warwick Bottomley Mer Mteeel Oginnor

Sir Alan Watt For Tokyo

Sir Alan Watt was appointed ambassador or representative at the New York headquarters, with a government aim to strengthen relations and indicate greater importance placed on Tokyo transfers. The text notes his prior role as secretary of the Department of External Affairs and references an impending transfer to Tokyo as part of a broader strategic move.

Banik Tala Alan Watl Hank Wathen IAN New York Oni Aera Department of External Affairs Mic Alan Waa Ne Department Yaa Unt Ta Plac Tokyo Yaken

Beoke all recone in ABAD CAA figure record

The Civil Aeronautics Administration reports U S air traffic rose 18 percent from 1954 with 42 airlines operating domestically and international routes. Passenger miles increased while airline capacity grew, reflecting a busy period for aviation in the United States and abroad.

Hieline Abad Civil Aeronautics Aaministration CAA Ze- Me Charles Ha. Howd CAA Nd UB Airlines Exoniger United Brater United Ragenase Rabatien Tatauitten

Mramter Vacino Mouth Korea Wamieington

Fragmentary note references Korea and Washington with names altered. no coherent event or identifiable entities to summarize into a proper news item. Unable to determine a clear main action, outcome, or participants from the text.

Mramter Vacino Korea Wamieington Bouth Korma

C U C Exam Results Reported In Partial Fragments

Fragmentary report lists names such as Hanae and Joan with unclear affiliations. Text shows garbled characters and possible educational or organizational markers. No clear scores, dates, or institutions readable to confirm results.

Quiet Christmas in Canberra Hidden by Rain and Silence

Weather dampened Canberra festivities as crowds avoided outdoor events and attended candlelight gatherings. Visitors persisted at Parliament House despite a gloomy day with steady rain and renewed caution shaping the holiday mood.

Parlia

Christmas traffic praised as drivers show good sense

Police commend drivers for courtesy during a rainy Christmas period. An account details several minor fender benders around intersections, noting no serious injuries. Officers urge continued careful driving as holiday travel increases.

Police

Anglers Warned by Chief Secretary on River Rules

The Chief Secretary warned anglers about updated regulations and enforcement measures affecting fishing on the river. Officials emphasized compliance deadlines and potential penalties for violations.

Keen Shield Fight Likely At Rees Te SL Buide Landay

Fragmented OCR notes describe a Keen Shield event with uncertain timing and names such as Jahn Craig and Crag. Mentions include multiple dancers, a crowd, and various players with partial scores and statistics like Bowing 38 8 and Joheson 30/4.

Psinetten Finnieya Henao Wien Craig, In Particular Played, Mine Glee An Ahate Ma Alineet Nively. Lmyeen Vince Vinew Wali Joheson Laxton BO

South Australia Holds Lead as Queensland Fights Back

A fragmented report notes South Australia at 470 for seven wickets declared on the second day of the match. South Australia batted solidly but were closed innings with Queensland fielding strongly and keeping the chase tight. The text is garbled but indicates a competitive regional cricket contest with notable batting and fielding actions.

Gartit Secont Boul Australls Queensland

James Calls Off Bout With Halian

James cancels planned bout with Halian on Sunday January 23 announced by promoter. Mahhann says the bill was set but he is focused on other interests and June 10 may be the next target. Mant Anmilore Wid and Huellum manager comment on decision.

Pealban Om Sunary Fumna Omy Mahhann Huellum Maery Miner Tewan Janen' Dicinion

Snowy Worker Drowns at Monn Vaile Beach

A snowy worker drowned at Monn Vaile Beach after being caught in a rugy peony. A friend, John Welsh, attempted a rescue but could not save him. Two others were involved and reported to authorities.

Monn Vaile Beach Kasten John Welsh Rene Bee Sti Marder

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