UN Policy and Pacific War Threats in Postwar Debate
The piece surveys United Nations activity and Western responses amid Cold War tensions. It cites President Truman and Australian delegate Spender, noting misrepresentation risks of atom bomb usage and urging collective security under the UN while stressing armament limits and regional welfare in South and Southeast Asia.
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Ates
United Nations
Russia
Stalin
Lake Success
Free World
Truman
United National
Kis
Mr. Spender
Australis
Australia
South
South-East Asia
Spender
Bia Dutica
Renewing Faith In Santa Claus
New York Sunday edition reports four year old Gary Lee Roberts and his parents were awarded 1000 dollars after a department store Santa dropped Gary on his head. The court found the child could reasonably expect Santa not to let him get hurt, despite a contributory negligence defense. The lawyer apologized for not locating Santa and suggested he was at the North Pole.
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New York
Suiday
A &T. Louis Court
Gary Lee Roberts
Gary
Santa Claus
Parenta
Santa Claua
Gerry
Santa
Santa Clsua
North Pole
Seventieth Wedding Anniversary in Sydney Couple Marks 70 Years
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Tuffin aged 62 celebrate seventy years of marriage. Married in Kent England on October 24 1880 they held a birthday event at Lettle Stewart Hospital Dundas where Mrs. Tuffin has been a patient for two years. He makes a 65 mile Wednesday round trip to visit and stops to play chess on the way home.
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Sydney
Joseph Tuffin
Kent
England
Lettle Stewart Hospital
Dundas
Tuffin
Potin Tile Naw
All Volks
Iona Vale
Rane
Weather data from Canberra and a British espionage note
Canberra weather figures for Saturday and Sunday show barometer readings around 20.8 to 19.0 inches, temperatures ranging from about 53 to 65 Fahrenheit, and winds variable to calm. The forecast calls for fine, mild weather with easterly winds and light seas in the region. Also noted is the return of Sir Percy Hillstee of MLS from Montreal to brief on the Pontgeorge case.
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Canberra
Firbairn
Rose
London
Percy Hillstee
MLS
Montreal
Miom
Pontgeorge
Central Australia Plane Drama
Central Australia reports Kurt Johanson and James Prince stranded after a Tiger Moth crash near Alice Springs. Johanson rebuilt a damaged propeller with a tomahawk and reached Mt Lyell where rescuers later found the plane. An air survey party first sighted them after a search from Hamilton Downs.
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Adelaide
Northern Territory
Kurt Johanson
Alice Springs
Johanson
James Prince
Mt. L
Graziers death in cottage fire near Armidale
Henry Thomas Porter aged 51, a grazier, was found burned to death in a burnt out cottage on a property about 10 miles from Armidale. Last seen at midday yesterday, police say Porter's blankets burned in the yard as he tried to save valuables, possibly overcome by flames and smoke.
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Jydney
Sunagy
Armidale
Henry Thomas Porter
Porter
Two Ukrainians Arrested After Hostel Fracas in Canberra
Two Ukrainians, including a woman, were arrested and charged with assault after a party at Capital Hill Hostel ended in a scuffle. Four people were treated at Canberra Community Hospital for minor head injuries following the brawl.
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Capital Hill
Ttiw
Canberra Commumunity Hospital
Heydon Appointed Australian Minister to Brazil
The Prime Minister announced Mr. P. R. Heydon has been named Australian Minister to Brazil, signaling expanding trade with South America. Heydon, a senior diplomatic officer, has served in Washington and The Hague and recently in London.
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Yeaterda
P. R. Heydon
Brazil
Heydon
Washington
Mein
Landuu
The
Hague
Missing German Scientist Feared Kidnapped in Frankfurt Case
West German police confirmed the disappearance of Dr. Walter Zimmermann, a rocket and radar expert, from a British zone plant near Goettingen. Authorities say a two ton turning lathe is also missing and no kidnapping by Russians has been reported.
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Walter Zimmermann
Enone
Goettingen
Srientiau Im
Zimmermann
Avertas
Rumnura
Raviet Acvents
de Zimmermann
Germany
Canadian Scientist Boyer Reappears After Rumors
Canadian Mounted Police relocated the panaport of Dr Raymond Boyer after reports he intended to leave Canada. He later told Toronto police he had no such plan and was released from gaol in July after serving two years for giving Rueing information on a Beret explosive.
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Montreal
Canadian Mounted Police
Raymond Boyer
Boyer
Canada
Toronto
No Occasion For Formality at Lawley House Notice
Guests at Lawley House amused by a pencilled note on the formal tariff displaying an inland rise from £3 10s to £5 a week with a quip about having nothing to dress with. The marginal doodle reflects lighthearted view of the price change.
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Lawley House
U N Appeal for Children Seeks Donations in Canberra
With two days left the United Nations Appeal for Children in Canberra needs about £500 to reach £1,000. Over £400 has been raised in five days and more funds will come from New Australian convert proceeds. Donations will be accepted by banks after the campaign ends Tuesday night. The report mentions an Internation cricket match postponed due to rain.
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United Nations Appeal For Children
Canberra
R. Greenish
Garden Fete Raises Funds for Canberra Church Project
A garden fete at the home of Mr and Mrs Dusting of Forrest yielded about £115 for the Canberra Methodist church and youth centre, part of a drive that has raised around £1,000 since May. The project will replace the present hall and provide social and physical activity facilities. The fete was part of ongoing Canberra church efforts by both senior and junior branches.
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8. Dusting
Forrest
Canberra
Eisenhower Positioned as Western Europe Supreme Commander
The ministers completed the first half of their agenda and expected General Eisenhower to become Supreme Commander. Eisenhower said he spoke with President Truman, stressing he is always ready for duty and no definite decision was made yet. The selection awaits formal government approval.
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Viv Miniatera
Eisenhower
Truman
General Marshall Calls for Stronger Western Defence
General Marshall told North Atlantic ministers that current Western forces are insufficient to deter aggression. He urged rapid expansion of military strength and unity among the twelve NATO nations to defend against the Communist challenge and ensure UN backing for peace.
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U.S
General Marshall
North Atlantic
West
Marshall
North Atlantic Treaty Area
United Nations Waa
Korea
Hap Peased
United Nations
Murat
Msi
Conereas
Annara
Braddon Triumphs In Grade Final To Reach Grand Showdown
Braddon defeated Reid in a five game final to secure a place against Barton in the upcoming grand final at Manuka. The Roberta brothers led Braddon with key wins and the McDonald McKinnon duo aided Braddon in the semi final, while mixed division matches produced suspenseful draws and rain interruptions.
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Braddon
Reid
Manuka Courts
Roberta Brothers
Braddon Hag
Barton
Maonuko
Saturniay
Rabbers
McDonald-McKinnon
Ita Reid
Amalle
Amalie
Ainslie
Oal
War pensioner saved after 12 days without food near Nimmitabel
Alf Baker, a labourer, found 66 year old war pensioner Joseph Stephenson bed bound in a galvanised iron humpy three miles from Nimmitabel. Stephenson had not eaten for 12 days and was near collapse. Baker rode to town for food and Stephenson was later taken to Cooma hospital in an ambulance. His condition tonight was unsatisfactory with frostbite and exposure.
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Sydney
Nimmitabel
Alf Baker
Joseph
Stephenson
Baker
A. Etheridges
Nimmmitabel
Cooma Hospital
Motor Cyclists Injured in Queanbeyan Crash
Two men were thrown from a motor cycle at Queanbeyan in rough gravel early Saturday. Lawrence McAuliffe 18 of Queanbeyan suffered a fractured femur and shock and was admitted to Queanbeyan Hospital. Andrew White 25 of Canberra had a fractured thigh and a hook and was transferred to Canberra Hospital.
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Queanbeyan
Soone
Lawrence McAuliffe
Queanbeyan Hospital
Andrew White
Canberra
Canberra Hospital
Citizenship Convention for Jubilee Year in Canberra
A Commonwealth Jubilee Citizenship Convention will meet in Canberra from January 22 to 26 to assist in assimilating immigrants into the Australian community. Government and community groups including churches educationists unions and local bodies would be invited to attend as part of the Good Neighbour Movement expansion. The minister noted the first convention’s success influenced a second gathering.
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Canberra
Mr. Holt
Holt
Good Neighbour Movement Council
Australia
Australia May Serve as Bridge Between U S and Asia
Australian External Affairs Minister P C Spender told the American Australian Association in New York that Australia hopes to act as a bridge like Canada has for Europe. He urged close association with the United States to foster leadership among English speaking peoples and advance trade through American investment and know how in Australian industry. Spender planned to depart New York Tuesday for Australia.
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New York
Australia
United States
Asia
P. C
Bpender
Canada
Europe
United Statca
Spender
American-Australian Association
Australis
United Nations
America
Dr Fisher Urges Church And State Cooperation
Archbishop of Canterbury Dr Fisher at St Pauls Cathedral urges close cooperation between Church and secular authority noting both must succeed together. He cites past church failures yet affirms church as bearer of the divine word. Over 2000 attendees include Governor Victoria Sir Dallas Brooks Lady Brooks and federal ministers.
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Bunday
Canterbury
Fisher
St. Paul's Cathedral
Ally
Ictoria
Dallas Brooks
Lady Brooks
Spicer
Labor and National Service
Halt
Canberra Y M C A holds annual meeting and announces openings
The Canberra Y M C A announces its annual meeting tomorrow night in club rooms from 7 30 p m with reports and an address by the Ven Archdeacon Robertson. Nominations for vacant board positions close at noon today. The inaugural W M C A Table needs committee members and forthcoming activities include table tennis for all ages and regular Monday meetings. Basketball opens Thursday at 7 10 p m at the Drill Hall with senior and junior games and there is a call for wreckers to prepare the site for a January summer camp with tank and piping needs.
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Canberra Y.M.C.A
Archdeacon Robertson
Aupper
W.M.C.A
Seas Chuir
Mesera C. Law
W. Sharp
Brian Kebblewhite
Rogma
Wreckers
Association
Camn
R. B. Menzies
Y.M.C
Adelaide
Daley
Canberra
Silver Jubilee of St An drew's Presbyterian Church in Canberra
The article reflects on Canberra’s development since 1874 as a Presbyterian parish, noting key milestones from 1927 and 1940. It discusses the planned city ideal, wartime impacts, and the role of churches in spiritual life, education, social care, and harmony among denominations.
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St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church Way
Ierie
Arrison
Bald
Canberra
Presbyte Pian Pariah
Queanbe
Joby Walker
Tumpeat
H. Harrison
Bern
Church of John the Baptist
Public Servants to Lose Pay Under New Classification
About 250 clerical workers in Canberra government departments will see annual pay reductions between £70 and £250 due to a Public Service Board reclassification. The staff, formerly in Prices Branch Post-war Reconstruction Information and wartime departments, are now labeled temporary officers, losing the three year guarantee starting last Saturday. Hardship may arise for those living in government hostels where the tariff rose.
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Canberra
Public Service Board
Prices
Minor traffic accidents in Kingston and Narrabundah
Three cars and a motor cycle were involved in two minor accidents over the weekend with no injuries reported. In Kingston a car driven by John Thompson and another by Gar nett Kirkness sideswiped in Franklin Street opposite the Capital Picture Theatre. The second incident occurred in Narrabundah when John Towne’s car collided with a motorcycle ridden by Nikina Laszlo in the hostel grounds.
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Ind
John Thompson
Street
Kingston
Garnett Kirkness
Causeway
Franklin Street
Manoke
Capital Picture Theatre
John Robert Towne
Tenth Street
Narrabundah
Nikina Laszlo
Baastlake Hortel
Portuguese Sacred Statue Vagrant Fined For Drunkenness
Albert Colman aged 82 was fined ten shillings or twenty days imprisonment for drunkenness at a Canberra court. He admitted drinking wine from a bottle in Kingston after being released on bail. Police noted he was arrested at Civic Centre on Friday morning for drunkenness.
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Albert Colman
Canberra Court
Colman
Civic Centre
Kingston
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