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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 03, 1961
Page
3
A Valdosta girl named Libby Bennett greeted Santa at her home on Christmas Day. Neighbors brought gifts as Santa explained this was his first daylight visit, sharing a tale of a lingering ailment that could affect future holidays.
Dr. R Q Heiser senior lecturer in Economics at Azania National University says Australian universities are tame on security grounds. He confirms a London report that he was denied a post at the University of NSW for security reasons after applications in 1952 and 1954. He notes others faced similar bar due to security evaluations.
A Launceston magistrate court hears charges against a man for the murder of shopkeeper Michael Soran at his Balaclava Street store. The defendant, Repin and Vitae, appeared with an emcee officer and was remanded to January 9 for further proceedings.
A sever warning from a Cardinal circulated over the weekend alleging police harassment of Catholic workers’ brotherhoods linked to Catholic Action and Catholic Youth. The letter, dated November 15 to Senor Jose Solis, seeks a Church State understanding for the good of both, while Solis’s reply remains unpublished.
In a New Year broadcast Prince Rainier of Monaco announced the creation of a national assembly to replace the dissolved National Council. The move ends a two year quarrel and signals the Prince’s intent to retain strong ruling powers.
The report describes about 8000 Cubs from various regions attending the Scout Jamboree in Sydney. Scouts endured heat and dust while drying clothes and tents after rain, as troops like the 1st Bankstown showed tidy efforts with tents raised and grounded ends secured.
Police report most of the vehicles stolen in New South Wales during 1960 have been recovered. A spokesman said about 7,953 cars were stolen last year and nearly 6,000 have been recovered.
A partial rundown lists 600 Open breakfast, News blocks, Canberra Times segments, Theatrette programs, drama shorts, and music features. Notable items include Clancy of the Overflow, Portia Fares Life, The Golden Madonna, and Monitor with 2CA Canberra Times News.
A fragmentary radio timetable lists shows and times including Cricket Hour Notes on the News music blocks and ABC programs. Entries reference Nelson Riddle Orchestra, The Goon Show, Toctures 1960, A Star Remembers and Canberra News among scattered time stamps and program names.
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