Priest's Appeal Drives Australians to Help Refugees
The fifteenth conference of the Diocese of Sandhurst attended nearly 400 members including the general president and clergy. Fr Collin described hardship faced by Bonegilla migrants and refugees, urging Australians to aid displaced people and welcome them in Australia. He shared experiences from migrant camps and highlighted ongoing refugee settlement efforts worldwide.
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Diocee
Sandhurst
Te UL
Wedoncese
Mra H Mounn
Sandhurat
B D Stewart
Collim
Bonegilla
Laem Irel Welcone
Australia
Bonegila
Eee
Hena
International Refugee Organiathon
Selfish Attitude Toward Migrants Traced in Meetings
The report cites officials from Australia Britain and America criticizing a selfish attitude to migrants. Fr Collins notes millions refugees in Germany and refugee burdens across Europe. He describes distress among refugees in camps and cities and mentions Polish Hungarian Yugoslav Romanian arrivals seeking work and homes.
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Golling
Germany
Imany
Poland
Hungary
Yugoslavia
Rumania
Collins
Australia
Methodist Sunday School Plans and Local Church Events
The Sunday School at Warrenbayne will meet next Saturday in the John Co Hall to prepare sandwiches and host a social. The Lima Home Mission Sta lian quarterly meeting is set for Tatong on April 2 with plans for parsonage improvements. Benalla Whe Fellowship gathers April 7 at Cooper Hall with officer elections and tea. Benalla-Tungamah delegates’ meeting at St James tonight to discuss the draw finalisation.
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John Co Hall
Penally
Lima Home Mission
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Tatong
Edinesc
Benalla
Dali Cooper Hall
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Mouating
St. James
Wool market week shows signs of waning amid global surplus
The Anal series opened in Sydney with prices flat to slightly lower across fine wools and crossbreds. Continental buyers purchased about 75 percent of lots on Monday while Britain and Japan covered the balance, signaling cautious demand and anticipated lower values as orders shrink and Australian supply tightens in coming weeks.
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Japan
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M. F. Bretnall
Adelaide
Bury
London
Brisbane
Geelong
Perth
Australia
Bradford
Fr Collins Warns of Communism Threat and European Farming Lesson
Fr Collins speaks on Dachau and NovOrboWA aftereffects noting 70,000 executions and incinerators, then argues return of religious schooling could curb communism. He cites Italy Ireland Scotland and Australia, urging European farming models while praising Christians bearing suffering as hope.
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Dachau
Germany
Austrian
Switzerland
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Traly
Italy
Ireland
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Collins
Frogee
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Bishop commends Fr Collins for aiding migrants in Victoria
The Bishop praised Fr Collins for taking a remarkable interest in the refugee problem and New Australians, noting his appointment as Bonegilla chaplain by Bishop McCarthy. He described migrant families as often tragically unfortunate and urged Catholics to help, citing language gaps and cultural misunderstandings. A Benalla CWSG group of 33 members attended the event.
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Fr Collins
Fr. Collins
Victoria
Bonegilla
McCarthy
Tracedy
English Built Pre-Fabs for Australia Contract Housing
Australia places a large contract for English built prefabricated houses. Riley-Newsum shops at Lincoln are busy turning them out for shipment. The Riley-Newsum model has a Witt Hin frontage and 21ftKin depth, with hall living room dining room kitchen bath and three bedrooms. Insulation and ventilation suit varying climates and aid ocean transport challenges.
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Riley-Newsum
Lincoln
Witt, Hin
Benalla To Contest Both Lawn Titles
Benalla row will challenge for both lawn titles with matches at 7 pm against Yarrawonga. Men rely on Pat O Kane and other country champions as both teams split a win each this season. The Benalla women’s team led by Mrs Boyd is favored to win both matches and claim the L H Leer Trophy.
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Benalla
Yarrawonga
Pat O'Kane
Essnal Peeting
Womeen
Boyd
Hare drive nets 29 hares as 30 beaters work
A St James hare drive Sunday captured 29 hares from 30 beaters. Building work begins on Infant Welfare Centre and CWA Rest Room. Local postmaster Mr. D Myers takes annual leave as Mr Gee Wills relieves. About gan inch fell over the district but waterholes were not flooded. Tennis club held a dance. wet weather halted cricket and tennis semi finals.
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CWA
D. Myers
Gee
Wills
Min
Lee
St. James
Ima
Jocal ‘Hall
Bowls Club Crowns as Round Faces Tight Finish
Last Wednesday night 24 bowlers met in Wangaratta for a league round. Foytana and several ties marked the event with Woods and teammates earning high scores. Bob Pippett led the Lions while Tom Thorne and Ivy Green featured in the later matches as plans for the next week spread across the club.
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Wangaratta
Tom Thorne
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