Conference in London Signals Unity in Commonwealth Affairs
The London conference on British Commonwealth teachers faces lack of official statements while progress reports show broad agreement on constitutional futures. India’s leadership is central, and close coordination with India, Pakistan, and Ceylon is highlighted. Prime Ministers have met at top levels, indicating cross country shifts in approach and the value of frequent direct contact among Commonwealth leaders.
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British Commonwealth Teadhers
London
Bec
Commonwealth
India
Amie
Pakistan
Ceylon
Chifiey Hen
Para
Fwln
In Memoriam Jamer Dad Passes April 26 1948
In loving memory of my dear dad who departed life on April 26 1948. God saw the road growing rough and called him home, closing his eyes softly. A brief memorial verse recalls his life and trials.
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Jamer
Dad
Australian New Zealand Plan in London Talks
Informal discussions among Australian and New Zealand ministers in London outline a plan to amend the British Commonwealth structure. The proposal seeks closer ties with India and Pakistan, aiming to preserve food relations and strategic stability in South East Asia within a broader Commonwealth framework.
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London
New Zealand
Hdman Uy
Unitea
Pakistan
Beith
Republica
Abianor
Chuleyy
Newealand
Govermenta
Crey
Australia
India
Phan Wan
Anzac Day Observance at Australian War Memorial
Vice regal attendance marked the Anzac Day commemoration in Canberra. Governor-General and Mrs W. J. McKell joined the ceremony with their personal staff. a wreath lay at the Stone of Remembrance and a floral tribute was placed in the evening. Their Excellencies attended the Anzac Day Concert in Albert Hall, Canberra.
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Mra
W. J. McKell
Memorial
Canberra
Albert Ball
Quiz Jackpot of £755 Won by Ex-Soldier
Ex-soldier Jack Davey presented the £755 prize to Mr Robson after a three month run of the quiz jackpot. Contestants included returned soldiers and former prisoners of war while the host kept a cool tone despite the tense questions about English monarchs and history.
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Robson
England
Billingworth
Richard
Céorge
Edward VI
Queen Mary
Elisabeth
Henry VIII
Rataon
Changi
Malaya
Jack Davey
Vrobron
Canberra Weather Report and Forecast Update
Weather data from Canberra notes barometer readings and temperatures at various times, indicating mild to warm conditions with scattered clouds and light variable winds. The Canberra forecast for the 24 hours ahead predicts warm, fair conditions with a chance of morning showers in the southeastern district and adjoining parts, becoming fine and cool elsewhere with light winds.
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Canberra
Fairbairn
Finn
Enatty Mild
Ramo
Service Held in London for Anzac Day Commemoration
A London Anzac Day service at St Martin in the Fields drew notable attendees including the Prime Ministers, Shirley and Fraser, the Australian High Commissioner Jeasley, the New Zealand High Commissioner Jordan, Lord Bruce, and Agents-General of Australian states. Westminster Mayor Hal Gutte Idger and representatives from the three British services joined, with fifteen blind Australian servicemen traveling from Brighton. Lord Birdwood laid the wreath before the prime ministers.
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St. Martin-in-the- Field
Trafalgar Square
Shirley
Fraser
Jeasley
New Zealand
Jordan
Ord Birdiood
Lord Bruce
Westminster
Hal Gutte: Idger
Australia
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Lord Birdwood
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Asia
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Kan Nai-kuang
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T. J. Kiernan
GA. Rau
Canada
Litanay
India
Dayaetimgh Bedi
Ceylon
J. A. Martenan
Monalgar G. Prieatley
Chr. M. Rottboll
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Paul Bo Veratraeten
Ben. Giulio del Baleo
Ohare
Dr. Bantan
United States
Andrew B. Forter
Wreatha
B. Amour
HK Joyce
Travis
Australian Legion of Ex-Service
Air Martial
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Air Force “Association of Australia
W. A. Perrin
Legacy Clubs of Australia
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T J." Edwards
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House of Representativ
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Imperial War Graves | Commission
Comradeship Bond Marks Anzac Day Service
A memorial Mass was held at St Patrick’s Cathedral and wreaths were laid for Australia and New Zealand servicemen. General Blamey’s wreaths and Returned Soldiers were honored as Anzac Day observances reflected on shared sacrifice, unity, and the postwar pursuit of peace and welfare across the Pacific.
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Eaelfi
Blamey
Australia
St. Patrick's Cathedral
Montreal Star
New Zealand
Dominions
Dlood
Sinting
Legacy Club Celebrates 21st Anniversary in Canberra
Canberra Legacy Club marked its twenty first anniversary with George Bryant cutting the cake. Messages came from Melbourne as President Legatees Solly and Dowling welcomed a new board and highlighted ongoing support for children of fallen comrades and retirees.
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Legatee
George Bryant
Chiba
Melbourne
Legacy
Legacy Co. Ordinating Council
Legates
Lrr
Anid
Perron
Tage
Secadenta
Canberra
Torry
Banus
Ufkir
Solly
L. Dowling
Lemacy
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Tneocard pronTeas
Goul- Shem
Sutton
Yea
Boo Town
Young
Lakes 2 Fhutin
Legatee Solly
Legatee L. Dowling
E.W. Golly
A. G
Burns
Padre Hackworthy
A. G. Grigith
T. Nicholas
W. R L. Lancsater
H. G. Cav
W. R. Eldridge
Temple
Bul- Tekin
Col. D. Hay
No-Confidence Moves in Officials of Ironworkers
Sydney Monday report on a non Communist group planning a May 4 meeting to cast a confidence vote in the Ironworkers Federation Sydney branch executive. L Short, secretary of Members Rights Committee, says the group expects the meeting to show lack of confidence after the strike vote over Mephitis. He fears a similar turnout to the Newcastle incident, with more outsiders than insiders. The State Secretary says the management committee will decide this week where the meeting will be held, at the Georgia Street offices of the federation.
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Bydiey
Ironworkers’ Federation
L. Short
Righla Committee
Hhe
Short
Newcastle
Federation
McKeon
Ye Georga Street
Iva
Canberra Pays Tribute to Fallen Anzacs at Dawn Service
Canberra crowds gather at the Australian War Memorial for the dawn Anzac Day vigil. The Governor General and Mrs. McKell unveil wreaths as ex-service personnel march to the Stone of Remembrance. A prayer by Padre Waterman recalls Gallipoli and other battles with hymns, bugles, and whispers of memory.
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Jallipoli
France
Greece
R Africa
Borneo
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Camt
McKell
Royal Australian Navy
Royal Miliary College
Royal Australian Air Force
Couts
Red Crama
Girl Guides
Cube
Canberra
Royal Navy
Royal Military
Air Force
Mra. McKell
Joyce
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FLAS
Mela
Australia
Gallipoli
Palestine
Anzac Day march draws 32000 in Sydney crowds
Sydney crowds pack the Anzac Day events with 32000 marchers from Boer War and both world wars. The dawn service at the Cenotaph attracts 15000 as police curb disturbances. Veterans like W M Hughes greet crowds outside the Commonwealth Office. In the Domain service about 40000 attend. Bishop MacCullough notes sacrifice and memory. Newcastle and Adelaide reports note veterans’ endurance and a fatal collapse among attendees.
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Mar|tin Place
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A.M. Stevenson
Sydney
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Gordon Bennett
Macquarie Street
Inter-vals
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Wan Jeorge
Bnowy
Commonwealth Ofivea
Martin Place
United Commemoration Service
Domain
M. MacCullough
Baptist Church
St. Mary's Guthedral
Father O'Reilly
Thane
Ceremonies Mark Anzac Day At Duntroon And St Johns
Anzac Day ceremonies were held across Canberra with a Royal Military College parade at Duntroon led by Major General Wella. Wreaths were laid at General Bridges’ grave by cadets, and services at St Johns Anglican and St Christopher's included Holy Communion and Missa Cantata.
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Duntroon
Royal Military College
Anzac
Wella
Bridges
J. R. Water
Service at Singapore Cenotaph marks dawn observance
About two hundred people gathered at the Singapore Cenotaph for a dawn service conducted by the Archdeacon of Singapore, Ven Mannett Gregory. Buglers sounded Reveille as the crescent moon faded to daylight over the ceremony. Nearly five hundred attended an Anzac reunion concert in Canberra organized by the ACT branch of the SS ALA, with remarks by New Zealand High Commissioner JG Barclay.
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Mannett Gregory
ACT
SS & Alla
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