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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Nov 26, 1963
Page
4
The Quota Club of Canberra set up a giving tree in Monaro Mall to collect gifts for needy children. WRANS from H.M.A.S. Harman forgave their own Christmas tree to buy presents. Members are shown preparing the tree as five days remain for gifts.
The garden fair in Government House grounds raised 376 pounds for the Red Cross Headquarters Building Appeal. More than 1,000 people attended. Highlights included Highland dancing, dog obedience trials, and the Duntroon band led by Mrs H S Taylor Rogers.
In Laugharne West Wales the town still honors Dylan Thomas who died November 9 1953 in New York. Locals recall his visits with Augustus John and Caitlin and describe the pubs boat house and Milk Wood landmarks that echo his life and poetry. Visitors still flock to see the grave cross and simple jam jar memorial on the 10th anniversary of his death.
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