Canberra Honours List Recipients Named in National Tribute
The Canberra list honours many figures across public service, politics, judiciary, and science. Notables include Sir George James Cates of Melbourne and Sir Lionel Alfred George Oke of Sydney, with awards recognizing public service, charitable work, and leadership roles in government departments and international relations.
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Witten Franets
Ulth
Imperial
Denton
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Gare Vanhoor
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Marie Tedlauthina
Benig Bevnvall Vota Jalley Tangewrt
Victuris Peciaiep
Primengeytia
George Jamey Cates
Melbourne
Biyness
Joafah Francia
Cubinst
Conaulherd
New York
Edwin Mareden Both
Brisbane
George Thitecross Paton
Air
Iia Charles Wackett
Department of Air
Companion of the Bath
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Afarwhal Wackett
RAAF
Ken Ready
Tasmania
Wigcent Vial
Austin
Duke of
Wind Change Relieves Bush Fire Danger
Wind change eased fire danger across New South Wales as cooler southerly winds spread from Sydney after 5 pm. Firefighters report fewer blazes but warn of renewed risk with lingering hot conditions. Volunteers battled outbreaks from Campbelltown to Darke’s Forest, with the Prince’s Highway reopened after dense smoke. Several homesteads were evacuated or saved, and public safety remains a priority as crews, police, and locals continue containment efforts.
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Sydney
Campbeltown
Darke
Bulli Pass
Blue Mountains
South Coast
A.C.T. Ns.w
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Lake George
Campbelltown
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Darke'n Forest
Springwood
Mary McDade
Ron C. Fog
Bateman’s Bay Tolday
90.7 Degrees At Canberra New Year’s Eve Heat Record
Canberra residents endured a hot New Year’s Eve with a peak of 99.7 degrees by 3 p.m. The city’s past December high was 101.9 degrees set in 1953. Readings rose from 79.7 at 9 a.m. to 86 at noon and climbed to the day’s maximum before easing to 89 by 4 p.m. Meteorological officials expect a gradual cooling but gave no arrival date.
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Canberra
Noted Economist Sir Leslie Melville Lead ANU Vice-Chancellor
Sir Leslie Galfreid Mel Iville born 1902, educated in Sydney and London. He served 1931 1950 as economic adviser to the Commonwealth Bank, led Australian delegation to UN Monetary and Economic Conference in 1944, chaired UN Employment and Economic Stability sub committee, directed IMF and IBRD 1950 1953, and became ANU Vice Chancellor in 1953. He married Mary Scales in 1925 and has two sons. His main recreation is tennis.
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Leslie Galfreid Mel+ Iville
Australian National University
Church of England Setate
Sydney
St. College
University of Jortney
Saeisiae ‘University
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Commonwealth Bank
Commonwealth Bank Bord
Central Banking
U.N
International Monetary Fund
International Bank For Reconstruction
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Mary M Scales
Dir
C. A. Scales
Democrats Wary Of Doctrine Debate Grows In Congress
Washington. Democratic Senators edged to a thorough probe of the new Eisenhower Doctrine and the idea of using force if needed to keep the Soviet Union from the Middle East. Several complained the plan was publicized without congressional consultation. Senator Sparkman, on the Foreign Relations Committee, opposed seeking a joint resolution to grant standby U S troops authority.
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Washington
Reuter
Tey
Yeaterday
Soviet Union
Middle East
Congress
John Sparkman
Senate
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Aditration
Conegreas
Eisenhower
ULB
Salvage Ships In Position To Clear The Suez Canal
United Nations salvage ships moved into position in pairs at 8 am local time at Kan tara between Port Said and Timailia to begin clearing the Suez Canal. U N salvage chief Lieut General Wheeler supervised the start. a British and a French vessel in civilian clothes flown with U N flags also took up positions in front of the Egyptian Canal Authority in Port Bald.
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United Nations
Kan+ tara
Port [ Said
Timailia
Buez Canal
U.N
General Wheeler
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Walt
Lee
Nigat Grand Crazy
Gerry Omu
Mayford
South Australia
Australia
Sir Boy
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Nava Ball
Sir Law Gelfred Melle
Cunbere
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Rugbaned Seresis
Etna Natiutied
Swenily
University of Melbourne
Order of Saint Michan and Baintorg
Wncis
Heath Gallagher
Robert Clarence’ Gibson
Cremorne
Nsw
John George Hunter l
Federal Council of the
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Tirarton
George Urquhart
Mhinilacsurr
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Tsouitatemed Ag
Chiatiman
Arthur Roden
Waverley
N.S.W
Stoner
New Zealand
Ceylon
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Aadeuabal James Keast
Balwyn
Victoria
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Immigration Planning ‘Council
Australian Aluminium Production Commission
O.B.O
Donald James Hibberd
Forrest
Act
the Treasury
Neil Alexander McCarthur
Toorak
Constitutional League of Australia Ince
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Department of Customs and Excise
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Arthur Leonard Nutt
A.C.T
Department of Immigration
Francis Noble Ratcliffe
Acton
Wilf
Cgrlro
Kennedy Bexfield Ready
Hobart
Taamania
Gervicwa Ag Commonwealth
Duke of Edinburgh
George Simpson
Ivanhoe
John Flynn
John Keith Waller
Liberal Party
Crown
Harold Royce Wilmot
Deakin
Agt
Tatham Withall
Forsfest
Mare Mobilwr
Jack Nevilly Andrews
Contertury
Finanen
Ate
Henry Conrad Becker
East Gukly
Shirey Barbara Delua Hunty
Strickland
Applecross
Perth
Vernon Reginald Driscoll
West Hobart
Hopart
Ernest Jason Assard
Strathmore
Australian Navnal Airways
Harold Maxwell Loveday
Parton
Department of Extrem
International Berd
Sir Ladie Melville, Kbe
J. K. Waller
Mr. Latham Withall
Josiah Francs
W. Titterton
Ka Cms
J. R. Willoughby, CB
H. R. Wilmot
Mr. A. & Nutt, Obe
Colin Smith
Ed Iustanti
Terolba Fire Brigade
Sydney Metropolitan Area
Galston Gorge
Hornsby
Lane Cove National Park
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