District Families United in Simple Church Ceremony
The marriage of two members of grazing families was held at St John’s Church with Rev. Harold Hunter officiating. The bride wore a white nylon gown, attendants in pale blue grey, and a three tier cake at a reception for about 60 guests from Sydney and Canberra areas. The couple plans a South Coast car honeymoon.
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St. John's Church
Harold Hunter
Mae Crawford
Granville Crawford
Mrs. Oldfield
South Coast
Eisenhower Doctrine in Middle East Faces Testing Time
The piece argues Washington must back the Eisenhower doctrine with concrete action in the Suez dispute. It warns Arab states, led by Nasser, seek ability to honor or break deals while relying on U S support. Moscow and Beijing back Arab resistance, threatening U S credibility and regional influence.
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USS
Mr. Dulles
United States
Middle East
Washington
Suez Canal
Nasser
Moscow
Port Said
Cour
Russia
Dead Sea Scrolls in Land of Dead Revealed Near Jerusalem
A 1947 discovery near Qumran in the Judean hills reveals fragments of the Dead Sea Scrolls. The monastery ruins overlook the Dead Sea while a Bedouin guard keeps watch as explorers trace the scattered caves and ancient ink rooms.
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Judean
Jerusalem
Land of the Living
Judea
Qumran
Jericho
Jesus
John
Jurdast
Dead Bea
Trackles
Christ
Dead Sea
Moab
Eimple
Mohamed
Rockefeller Museum
Old Jerusalem
Building Room In Queanbeyan
An indication of the pro green of Queanbeyan is found in the building op eocations approved by the Municipal Council for the past six years. For the six years ended ees 31 last, the coun spirates gagpetone Baers Toa Nealth the Building.
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Queanbeyan
Ees 31
Governor House entertainments and arrivals reported
Yesterday morning Mr F A Meere Comptroller Department of Customs and Exciee met at Government House. In the evening Their Excellencies the Governor General and Lady Slim hosted Dame Patty Menzies for dinner at Government House. Sir Clive McPherson and Marion McPherson arrived at Government House while Sir Thomas White and Lady White departed.
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F. A. Meere
Department of Customs and Exciee
Lady Slim
Patty Menzies
Government House
Sir Clive McPherson
Mies Marion McPherson
Sir Thomas White
Lady White
Fishermen Report Moderate Luck on Canberran Outing
Canberra anglers had only moderate luck on Sunday at Murrumbidgee below Burrinjuck Dam. Seventeen anglers caught 30 trout and one crayfish while conditions stayed poor all day. Harry Fleming won with a 21p 4oz rainbow trout. Clu Cope and Keith Shields placed second and third. Next outing targets Wee Jasper in February.
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Canberra
Childowlah
Murrumbidgee
Burrinjuck
Harry Fleming
Clu Cope
Keith Shields
Wee Jasper
Fare Increases Predicted By Transport Workers
Sydney Monday reports the state secretary of the One Workers' Union Mr A G Platt says higher petrol costs will force taxi and bus operators and owner drivers of lorries to raise their prices.
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Sydney
The
Ones Workers’ Union
A. G. Platt
Course In Public Service Management At Canberra Technical College
A new public service management course will be offered at Canberra Technical College for third year students. Principal Mr H says the program will meet Canberra students needs and provide valuable skills. Enrolments are open for accounting, commercial, and sheep and wool classes with others starting next week. Students in the management class should attend February 12 while all engineering certificate students report February 13 and other classes begin February 18.
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Canberra
Antarctic Station Now Operating in Davis
Davis Australia new Antarctic station now in full operation says Minister for External Affairs Mr Casey. Expedition ship Kista Dan sailed from Davis on January 20 for Windmill Islands after aerial coastal reconnaissance south of Vestfold Hills.
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Davis
Australia
Antarctic
Casey
Vestfold Hilla
Drinking water tap urged for Kambah pool
Sir, who can arrange a drinking water tap at Kambah swimming pool to aid bathers. The lack of fresh water deters use of this fine bathing place near the river by Canber a. Life-savers patrol the area and a tap would draw more people, a Dunworth letter.
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Kambah
Canbera
Dunworth
Railway Service To Clients
A Canberra Times letter complains that the C.C.D. parcel office at Canberra Railway Station blocks collection during lunch hours from 12:30 to 1:30 pm and closes again at 5 pm. The writer urges extended hours to 6:30 pm or lunch-hour service, noting other parcel types are reasonably timed. Public Servant Barton signs the letter.
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The
Canberra Times
Canberra
C.C.D
Canverre
C.0.d
Barton
Hospital Secretary B Anderson Retires After 31 Years
Mr. B Anderson of Canberra Community Hospital retires due to ill health after 23 years as fulltime secretary and eight years part time. Board members paid tributes praising his care, efficiency, and lifelong service. A special committee will appoint a new secretary.
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B. Anderson
Canberra
Compmonnlty Hospital
Anderson
Ir J. Brophy
Hinjean
Mr. Anderson
A. Fraser
J. Pead
Union Rival for Minister
Acting Secretary of the Postal Workers Union Mr. N Mayell said the union would accept the challenge from Postmaster General Mr. Davidson and do its utmost to unscathing in Lawson.
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Sydney
Postal Workers’ Union
N. Mayell
Davidson
Lawson
Shortage of Nurses at Canberra
The board discusses nurse shortfall at Canberra hospital with aim to reach 149 nurses. Matron urges appointment of linen supervisor to boost ward efficiency and proposes a standing nursing education committee including board members, two tutors, a medical officer, an educationist, and obstetric staff.
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Atatt
Lane
School of Nursing
Inter
Canberra Learn to Swim Class for Adults Opens
Chub will open an adults learn to swim class in Canberra tomorrow night. A club spokesman says many adult requests followed recent fatalities. Qualified instructors led by chief Bryan Bisseker will teach, aiming to match the enthusiasm of younger swimmers.
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Canberra
Ami Q Olympic
Bryan Bisseker
Cahill Refutes Retirement Talk Amid Election Hope
Premier Cahill denies retirement rumors and insists on contesting the upcoming elections. He states he remains in good health and ready to lead if re-elected, aiming for another term as Premier.
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Ayoney
Cahill
Cir Rimry
le Pour
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