Graham campaign prompts call to sustain local church work
The writer urges Australian church workers to value ongoing service by clergy and laity beyond Dr. Graham’s mass gatherings. It argues true Christianity thrives in daily acts of care and devotion, not just in large campaigns, and hopes Sydney’s 55 839 decision-makers will continue supporting church life after the crusade ends.
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Billy Graham
Pocora Tet Pen
Sydney
Graham
Iit
Dr. Graham
Christ
Flo
Creasy Wool Exports Down 40 Percent for Nine Months
Exports of greasy wool by Australia fell by £75 million or 40 percent in the nine months to March 31 from the previous year. The drop came despite a total rise of £23 million in quantities purchased overseas. Major buyers United Kingdom and Japan increased purchases but returned less value overall.
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Australia
Commonwealth
Carver
Eas
United Kingdom
Japan
Sweden
Switzland
Queensland
Tasmania
Governor General hosts builders officials in Sydney 150th Post Office anniversary
The Governor General Sir William Slim met Federal resident Mr Witckens and companions in Sydney. They attended a ceremony commemorating the 150th anniversary of the establishment of the reading Post Office with attendees Murray Tyrrell and others. Mr and Mrs Cole left Government House.
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Wiliam Slim
Witckens
Australian Institute of Builders
H. Ne Gees
J. Carpet
Robert Lloyd
Stanley Farrow
Sydney
Reade
Murray Tyrrell
Een Halley
N. Cole Lave
Lady Slim Forced to Cancel Engagements by Influenza
Lady Slim has influenza and is ordered to bed at Government House. She has canceled engagements this week due to illness.
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Lady Slim
Slim
Government S House
Canberra Hidden Wonders See Blind Children Tour Parliament
Two young visitors from We School for the Blind toured Parliament House with MP J. R. Fraser. The trip offered the children a close look at the Canberra landmark and its surroundings, as their holiday program continues with Norma's mother guiding outings.
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We School For the
Parline
Senate
Parliament House
J. R. Fraser
M.P
Norma
Australian Students To Visit Canberra
A group of boys and girls from Cummins Area School in South Australia will visit Canberra for two days on Thursday. The Canberra Tourist Bureau arranged the trip as the school’s project for the year and will host the students with accommodation and a train arrival. The party will tour Canberra tourist attractions under the supervision of a schoolmaster and mistress.
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Cummins Area School
South Australia
Canberra
Canberra Tourist Bureau
Canban
Tourist Bureau
Ansett Timetable Alterations Announced
A Canberra spokesman for Ansett-A.N.A. announced timetable changes to Canberra Sydney and Canberra Melbourne flights effective tomorrow. Several flights shift earlier or later with most times adjusted to suit travellers. All flights will use Viscount aircraft.
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Canberra
Ansett-A.n.a
Sydney
Melbourne
Paiva
New Times
Viscount
Papel Honour Conferred On Mr. McGuire
The former Australian ambassador to Italy Mr D P McGuire received the Grand Cross of the Order of St Sylvester for representing the Government at the coronation of Pope John XXIII. Archbishop Romolo Carboni will present the insignia at 4.30 pm at the Apostolic Delegation office in North Sydney.
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Italy
D. P. McGuire
John XXII
McGuire
Romolo Carboni
Apostolic Delegations Office
North Sydney
New Gnostic Sayings From Cairo Manuscripts Unearthed
A Cairo archive dating to the fourth century reveals parallel sayings of Jesus in Coptic alongside New Testament passages. The texts suggest Gnostic influences stressing inner knowledge over faith and present the sayings in plain everyday Coptic. Some scholars hail the discovery as pivotal for early Christian history.
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Ty Ey
Doug Fome
Cairo
Ies
Labib
Iplains
Christ
Egypt
Palestine
Confusion Over Darwin's Mayor Election Eligibility
Darwin report raises doubts over Richard son's eligibility to contest the Mayoral seat again. City Clerk N Butler states Richardson not owner or occupier of rateable land in his own name, despite a 12 month tenure from July 1958, as the Mayor contemplates possible repeat proceedings.
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Darwin
Sret
Ald
R. Riedson
N. Butler
Richardson
Canberra Orchestral Society concert praised for higher standard
Sir, the Canberra Orchestral Society’s Saturday concert showed notable improvement in technique and a lighter program better suited to local players. Visiting professionals aided the performance, raising expectations that the society may recruit more musicians to reach a professional standard in Canberra. UBQUIE. O’Conner.
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Canberra Orchestral Society
Itn
Canberra
P. A. Trudinger
Varralumia
Science Academy Visitors Turned Away Claims of Discourtesy
A letter to the editor reports visits to the Academy of Science were refused by an officious official. The writer and his wife were told to leave the cloisters in a churlish manner, challenging the assistant secretary’s claim that inspectors were welcome.
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New Academy of Science
Academy of Science
J. Deeble
Colombo Aid To Pakistan
Fareed S. Jafri, press attache to the Pakistan High Commission in Sydney, defends Colombo Plan aid to Pakistan. He argues trial and error have improved use of tractors and equipment, noting Pakistan now imports many tractors to upgrade agriculture, and cites comments by Pakistan's foreign minister about learning from aid.
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R. E. G. Cunningham
Pakistan
Australia
Osmar White
Cunningham
Fareed S. Jafri
High Commission For Pakistan
Discovery of Cop tic scrolls reveals Gnostic writings
Scholars study Gnostic material from newly found Coptic scrolls unearthed in a pottery jar. The Genpet of Thomas is among many papyrus fragments, some leather bound as the oldest example, with pages worn or disordered. Researchers at the Coptic Museum in old Cairo examine these rare manuscripts.
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Labib
Kingdom of Heaven
Thomas
Worns
Coptic Museum
Cairo
Christendom
Babylon
Egypt
Parliament Sessions Set For Afternoon Debates
The House of Representatives will meet at 2.30 pm to discuss the Customs Bill after Questions and the two appropriation bills. The Senate will convene at 3 pm and debate the Commonwealth Aids Roads Bill and the Airport Business Concessions Bill after Questions.
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House of Representatives
Senate
Willing Shilling Week Aids Cantera Guide Girls Fund Drive
In Canberra the Cantera Guide groups undertake a public drive for funds during Willing Shilling Week. About 300 members participate and visit homes. housewives with available jobs are asked to contact local coordinators Mrs G H Fetherston, Mrs R Whitrod, Mrs M de Plater, Mrs F A Stanton, or Mr A Barwick in Canberra districts.
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Cantera Gi Guide
Joba
G. H. Fetherston
R. Whitrod
Canberra South
M. de Plater
F. A. Stanton
Canbers North
A. Barwick
Yarralumla
Railways To Counter Road Threat
Sydney Monday the Railways Department plans a direct wool transport service from graziers sheds to wool stores in Sydney and Newcastle. Commissioner McCusker said a survey in Northern Tablelands NSW aims to move wool straight to stores, joining with local haulage to counter interstate road carriers.
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Sydney
Railways Department
McCusker
Tablelands
N.S.W
Newcastle
McEwen Promises Maximum Aid for Builders Seminar
Acting Prime Minister McEwen pledged government support for the Australian building industry saying up to 70 million pounds could be provided annually under a partnership approach. About 200 delegates from private and government sectors attended the Better Construction Seminar to discuss finance and collaboration.
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McEwen
Princess Sorays May Be In New York Mood
A cryptic note from Father Sardi and columnist Walter Winchell hints at Princess Sorays current mood and possible plans in New York. The column, printed yesterday, mentions the Roman Catholic context and magazine reflections.
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Princess Sorays
New York
Father Sardi
Walter Winchell
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