Church Allows Female Clergy in Australian Methodist Union
Perth dispatch reports the Methodist Church of Australasia voting 132 to 1 to admit women to ordination in the Ministry of the Word and Sacraments. Delegates cite evolving church unity and the global move toward gender-inclusive ministry at the Melbourne conference.
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Perth
The
Word and
Sacramento
Methodist Church
Peru
Methodist Church of Aws
Tralasia
VR Lo
Werner Pinter
Queens’ College
Melbourne
B. F. Osborp
Gardiln
Conese Galinnal Union
Maine
Autralia
Word
Saerameiiie
Missions Unity Craved Amid Dutch Papua Scandal
Port Moresby dispatch reports Anglican leaders lament divisions among missions and tribes in Papua New Guinea. Canon Stuart calls for unity beyond sects and districts to heal rifts between Highlander and coastal communities, Papuan and New Guinean, despite gospel power being hindered by divided churches.
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Port Moresby
Papua-New Guinea
Stuart
Unity service brings many to St Christopher's Cathedral
More than 150 people attended a solemn service at St Christopher's Cathedral Manuka as part of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. ACT Interchurch Committee organised the event with laity from Anglican Baptist Catholic Lutheran Presbyterian and other denominations joining Catholic priests in scripture readings hymns and prayers. The Week of Prayer began last Thursday Ascension Thursday and continues to Whitsunday with ecumenical participation from several churches and faith groups.
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St Christophers
Manuka
ACT Interchurch Com Nittes
Baptist Church of Christ
Rational
Presbyterian
Salvation Army
Society of Friends and the
Fragmentary London Late News Clip
A garbled London dispatch reports a political moment with unclear details. The text references the Prime Minister and a parliamentary move but contains numerous garbled words and missing context.
Devlin Wins Colonial Invitation for Kerrie Birthday Gift
Bruce Devlin claimed the $19,600 Colonial Invitation after a final day surge, promising the victory as a birthday present for his four year old daughter Kerrie. He phoned Kerrie with the news from Pennsylvania as his wife and child watched in Canberra.
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Canberra
Bruce Devlin
Kerrie
Fact Worth
Texas
Devin
Hisaughter
Jori Devlin
Sani
Pennsylvania
Wen Bruce
Canberra Girls’ Grammar
Kerrie Devlin
Athers
Kelvin
Indonesian students stage dawn protest at Parliament
Thousands of students shouting Down with prices move against Indonesia Parliament as troops fire in the air for about 100 minutes. Hundreds of lorries deliver crowds who flock over the iron fence, wounding a student. Demonstrators demand action on the economy while government plans reform and delays proceedings.
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Djakarta
British mariners lost in fog off Virginia coast
Two British men, David Johnson and John Hoare, are missing off Virginia after a day at sea in fog. Spotter aircraft are searching as they attempt a transatlantic voyage echoing the 70 year old Shay row by George Herbo and Frank Samuelson.
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New York
Towitty
Atlantic
United States
Britain
David Johnson
John Hoare
Virginia
George Herbo
Frank Samuelson
Da Nang Rebels Surrender Amid Street Fighting Endgame
Da Nang fell to government troops after eight days of clashes, with key pagoda strongholds seized. In Saigon, violence surged as an explosion killed eight and a riot burned two American vehicles near Vien Hoa Dao Pagoda. Police cited unclear responsibility, while officials in Washington weighed a potential political truce.
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da Nang
Saigon
Washington
South Vietnam
Hie
Cholon
Vien Hoa Dao
Tight Law on Crackers Sparks Fireworks Debate
A proposal from the Attorney General's Department seeks tighter controls on fireworks. It would require police sanction to set off fireworks in public places and make private property use illegal without owner consent. Officials argued the measure targets dangerous teens, not children, and a safety campaign on cracker accidents is being prepared for TV.
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Attorney- General
Commissioner of Police
Depare
Mc Yuill
de T.H. Hackson
Department of Interior
Da Nang Rebel Resistance Pivots Amid Peace Feelers
In Da Nang, rebels in the Tinh Hoi Pagoda sent a message to Brigadier General Du Quoc Dong seeking negotiations. Government forces claim a shift in fighting, reporting casualties near 50 dead on rebel and 200 on government sides, with rebels still holding some sniper positions. General Bong notes troops and equipment moved to restore control, while authorities promise punishment for those involved and stress not being swayed by monk-led threats. Full report on page 18.
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da Nang
Tinh Hoi
du Quoc Dong
Earlien
Theremier
Australia
Statisheran
Navinern
Ingal
Calwell attacked on Vietnam war comments
Newspaper front page notes leaders attacking Arthur Calwell over recent statements on the war in Vietnam. Mentions ministers Holt and two others joining criticism amid political debate. Also references discussions between Indonesia and Malaysia planned before end of week.
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Holt
Calwell
Vietnam
No wider air war contemplated by Johnson
In a televised interview Secretary Harold Brown said the United States will not widen bombing targets in North Vietnam. He noted no responsible government supported expanding the attack at this time despite discussions in advisory councils about potentially increasing air power to curb infiltration and damage Haiphong and other industrial sites.
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Washington
Johnson
North Viemach
Air Force
Harold Brown
Brown
Adment
Theldog
Celled
O'Keefte
Howend Haiphong
Port ‘Advisory Council
Particu
Saigon
Wat
Ihey
Canberra
Viet
South
North Vietnam
Sai
Ilta
Mt tNelover
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Wilbon
Brace Devlin
Fort Worth
Suharo
Rey
Suhario
Gillan
Harieneul Buwong
Dany
Shera
Bong
Ives
Dom Aid
Leuknant
Coloneh Hall
de Nuugem van Man
Br Man
Lodiy
Satzor
Deng
Vienam
Feee
Indomente
Malaysia
Winston Chunchill
France
Wey
Donald Hrowk
Canberr- Gaviburn
Helene Rubinstein
Pape
Nery Yookpot
Advisory Council
Ra Ay & Relax
Canberra Telavision Services Pty. Ltd
Beira Television Services Phy
Opto Liergestok
Canberra Television Services Pty. Ltd
Bunda Street
Civic Centre
Channel
Canberra Times
Bor
Canherme
Act Spaney
Wena
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