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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 27, 1960

Page

5

Yearend Australia enjoys holidays amid rising road toll

The Canberra Times reflects on a year of leisure and travel in Australia while lamenting a deadly holiday period. It notes stronger road travel, caravan culture, and boating interest, yet highlights 1500 plus deaths in 1960 and criticizes road safety efforts and public adherence to safety messages. It calls for stronger government action.

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Queen Speaks Of Hope Amid Global Tension

The Queen offers Christmas wishes to the Commonwealth and world, noting family joy with a newborn son and expressing gratitude for messages received. She acknowledges global tension and natural disasters shaping a cautious year, while urging continued unity and hope for the future.

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Priest Dies During Christmas Mass in Moninubay

A fifty year old priest Abbe Alel Boapee collapsed at the altar steps during Midnight Mass in Moninubay yesterday amid a broader reflection on peace and Commonwealth ties. The Daily African Press notes calls for unity and mutual understanding in times of stress as Nigeria and Africa pursue stability.

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Westminster Week Review Flare of Labour Leadership Clash

Derek Moon surveys intra party strife as Mr Crossman and Mr Gaitskell clash over defence policy and the 1964 party path. The row threatens Labour's unity ahead of conference with Crossman set to chair the National Executive and Wilson poised to succeed as leader.

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Rare Art Objects In Fire Peril

Fire brigades fought a blaze at Chateau de Mariemont near La Louviere Belgium last night. Scorches destroyed a wine gallery and damaged priceless manuscripts, china, and a national library collection housed in the gothic style chateau.

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Saudi Arabia to form council to draft constitution

Jordan reports Royal decree to create a National Council in Saudi Arabia to draft a constitution. One third to be elected, others from tribal chiefs and businessmen. Council to exist for one year as King Saud consolidates power after Crown Prince Faisal resigns as premier amid unclear causes.

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Tourism facilities reach new high in Canberra New Year rush

Visitors flock to Canberra as hospitality capacity expands with new hotels and motels. Despite limited policing and high demand during holidays, the city welcomes thousands of tourists from across regions while weather remains mild.

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