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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 27, 1956
Page
2
The Queen's Christmas broadcast emphasizes a united human family and the Commonwealth, urging compassion and unity. It recalls Australia's postwar role in aiding stateless and homeless people, framing immigration as a moral and national enterprise despite economic tradeoffs.
The NSW country chess championships feature Canberra rivals led by J. Alps and A. Wieden, with players from Goulburn Lakner and Treasure. A seven round robin begins Monday, where each participant faces every other competitor, determining the NSW champion.
Malaya's Chief Minister Prince Abdul Rahman said the projected Anglo Malayan defence treaty would secure the Federation from enemy attacks and pledged Malaya would aid Britain in the Far East. Prince Wan called London talks very satisfactory as Malaya moves toward independence within the Commonwealth.
Canberra police report eight accidents in the ACT during the period despite high traffic volumes. One driver, Colin Maher of Walker Crescent, Narary Kunduh, sustained head injuries when his stationary vehicle was hit. On Christmas Day a driver, Faustes Gruzas of Macleay Street Turner, was treated for head injuries after his car left the tan Highway, rolled, and overturned, causing major damage.
Victoria recorded an 11th road death as a Coburg man, John Galdinger, 28, died from injuries after his car overturned on the Western Highway near Ballarat. The toll could surpass the 22 deaths set at the 1953 Christmas record if the trend continues.
Two young girls died in separate drownings in New South Wales. Ola Gibala, five, vanished while swimming with 12 children at Anvil Creek near Greta and was found later in Greta, while six-year-old Claire Maria Waterford drowned at a dam near Coonamble after a companion swallowed water and was aided from the dam.
New York reports a record toll of truck deaths as of Wednesday, with officials noting rising crash rates and urging caution. Police and safety agencies are tracing causes and proposing measures to reduce fatalities nationwide.
The article discusses India's postwar foreign policy realignments under Nehru, noting shifts toward the United States and Britain, skepticism toward Russia after Hungary, and potential effects of Chou En-lai’s visit and Eisenhower's stance on Indo American relations. It highlights leaders Nehru, Dulles, Krishna Menon, and Chou En-lai, with reference to Britain, Russia, and France.
Sydney report outlines dire finances for local government as high costs and funding gaps hinder capacity to meet obligations. A Local Government Association review cites inadequate finance as the main obstacle, forecasting tighter resources next year to match tasks.
Canberra churches were crowded on Christmas Day with larger than usual congregations. St John’s Church of England reported record attendance at the midnight service and a morning sermon by the Governor-General, while many viewed the Nativity tableau in the crypt. Catholic Masses were held across several churches for the first time at midnight. A combined interdenominational service at the YWCA featured eight European languages and tableaux of the Christmas story to conclude.
Fragmented report indicates possible dynamite threat to a statue in Port Said. Warnings circulated as authorities prepared precautions and investigated the scene amid understandable public concern.
Pay envelopes would be on a week. Wes work resumed. Mr Tripovich said thy wing of notices at Christmas van hrarthn. Men could have been told three months ago they would be finishing. They had time to look for other jobs. He said the decision was a tragedy. The foundation had been laid for a strong craft industry and an excellent team of workers had been assembled. Many were brilliant engineers and craftsmen. This team had turned aircraft equal to world's best. Now the end was near and Australia would be so much weaker he said.
Reader letters criticize exam setting and marking for main subjects at University College Canberra and Melbourne University. The author cites that Canberra exams in history were set by Mr W Baker in Canberra with Melbourne involvement, while Pure Mathematics at Melbourne reportedly bypassed Canberra input, favoring Melbourne staff. The piece calls for a consistent, fair procedure and for Melbourne to grant similar tracing of exam-setting authority.
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