RSL Comments on UK Migrant Flow and British Migration Policy
The RSL states satisfaction with the flow of UK migrants under the Immigration Department. The Immigration Planning Council and the Australian League have worked to secure the highest feasible visas, keeping close links to migration developments. Sir George notes Australia has welcomed more British migrants than any other two countries combined, reflecting a British migrant minded policy.
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RSL
Pane Ma Ae
Yenterany
Natonal Ee
K. V. Newman
League
Migration Developmenta
Sir George
Australia
Torchbearers for Canberra Legacy Takes Form In Community Drive
A new Torchbearers for Canberra Legacy group forms to back the Legacy movement begun by returned World War I and II servicemen. The auxiliary fund raising body invites public support to aid widows and families, while Legacy clubs provide direct help and guidance without public display.
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Canberra
Belt
Legay
Legacy
Southwell Family Ties to First Fleet Highlighted
Mrs Southwell, family historian, spoke on the Southwell lineage linked to pioneer Thomas Boutwell and the First Fleet. The talk covered early descent, a 1938 centenary event in Parkwood, and Daniel Southwell’s role at Sydney Cove with notes on settlement and Blue Mountains exploration.
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Mrd
Southwell
Thomas Southwell
Parkwood
Mrs. Southwell
Southwell of Ginninderra Creek A Pioneer Reformer
Thomas Southwell a Sussex farm labourer and Methodist emigrated to Australia in 1838 with his wife Eliza Cooke and two children. He settled near Ginninderra Creek, built a dirt floored house, organized religious meetings, served as a district justice, and helped establish a church and community amid bushrangers and convicts. His family grew. obstacles included attacks and loss, but Parkwood estate and a three-week Sydney trip marked the rise of a thriving early settlement.
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Toomas Southwell
Eliza Cooke
Australia
America
Austraia
Portamouth
Westminster
Thomas Southwell
Sydney
Cobbity
Camden
Goulburn
Ginninderra
Hite
Mra
Southwell
Pam
Une
Janse Mra Southwell
Thommen
Bellew Bouthwel
Pelgichaure
Goulbirn
Eraldwood
Thomaas Southwell
Tmpa
Paddy
Parkwood
White Eye Hill
Boxcraih
Thomas
Mary
England
Wiliam
Samson
Samuel
John
Bern
Urjarra
Editor Letter Challenges Lord Carrington View on Migration Costs
Canberra letter-writer questions Lord Carrington's assertion that every English migrant to Australia funds income for UK education. The writer argues education costs should be borne by migrants and their families, noting taxes and support in the UK while migrants work abroad.
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Pir
United Kingdom
Lord Carrington
Melbourne
Australia
Ndtvieuete
Cansola
Uruta
Hen’ & Bet Anget
Micas Se Sunetis
Council Election Candidates and Party Shackles Debate
Letters discuss Advisory Council candidates not tied to party lines and the need for a capable, visionary body. Debate questions if there are no able women among nominees and calls for a truly legislative council with prestige and imagination.
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P.L
Advisory Council
P. J
Eventua
Forthcome
Excellencies address women electors in Governor General visit
In Canberra yesterday the Governor-General and Victoria’s vice regal sent a message to female electors. They urged fair-minded men to support the candidates nominated by the party and praised the participation of women in the political process.
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Ang
Governor-General
Canberra
Stanene
Royal F Shaw
Flour Market Seen Open In Philippines
Australia could gain larger shares of the growing Philippine flour market, says EB Jarvis, Australian Trade Commissioner in Manila, in Overseas Trading. Improved shipping and publicity boost Australian brand Avo Man Sour in Manila and southern Philippines, countering FLour owners council claim that subsidies are needed.
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Flour In Owners’ Council of Australia
IR. F. Minnfe
Mr Casey Plans World Tour After Australian Visit
Mr Casey minister for external affairs will visit England, America, Canada and several South East Asian states after independence events in Malaya. He travels with his wife, departs Australia two days after Parliament resumes in August, and will meet UK officials before joining the Australian delegation in New York.
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Casey
England
America
Canada
Malaya
Mr. Casey
Australia
Parga
Renae Ieto
U.K
New York
Asemany
Ottawa
Saigon
Australis
Crippled Lack Facilities For Rehabilitation
Australia lacks adequate rehabilitation facilities for disabled people, says Sir Kenneth Coler on arrival in Sydney. He notes modern equipment used overseas and calls for support to help handicapped individuals gain community roles, citing overseas programs and funding for artificial limbs.
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Sydney
Weilnesday
Australia
Kenneth Coler
Sid
Sir Kent
Society For Crippled Children
London
Kenneth
Huge Emperor Penguin Rookery Found in Antarctica
Australian explorers at Mawaon locate a massive emperor penguin rookery off Antarctica. On August 6 the team led by Lt Douglas Johnm and Jon Goodspeed estimate at least 12 000 breeding pairs. An External Affairs spokesman notes eight known emperor rookeries in Antarctica, three discovered by Australians in four years.
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Mawaon
Antarctica
Aft
Ty Fit
Douglas Johnm
RAAF
Jon Goodspeed
External Affairs Department
Miners Push Fund Use For Public Work Loans
The Miners' Federation central council voted to divert £800,000 from the Bloweage Fund as interest-free loans for public works. They also discussed reducing the coal contribution to 6d per ton and using funds to aid wage relief and unemployment in coalfields.
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Bydney
Central Council of the Miners’ Federation
Lora
Commonwealth
Australian National University holds nationalism lecture
Professor A. D. Hope of Canberra University College will present a talk on nationalism at Australian National Office. The meeting is scheduled in the University House meetings room at 8 p.m.
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Canberra University College
A. D. Hope
Will
Onifio
Alan Mon
University House
Unskilled Migrants Advocate Tests Amid Labor Talks
Unclear text reports Mr McCauley proposing tests for migrants in Canberra. He suggests closer cooperation with the Department of Labour and National Service, involvement of the A C T Builders' Association and Canberra Technical College, and calls for trade tests to certify qualified migrants and Australian tradesmen apprentices. The aim is to regulate migrant labor and ensure protection and work standards.
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Canberra
A.C.T. Trades and Labour Council
Fred McCauley
Petd
Jest UY
McCauley
Department of Labour and National Service
A.C.T. Aster Builders’ AssociatcKie
Canberra Technica College
McCruley
Wuntei
of Labour Service For
of Labour Service For & Trade
Feomeu Developments Reported In Education Scene
A terse note indicates multiple schools and universities in the region have located resources and formed partnerships. Details are scarce but institutions emphasize collaboration and access to shared facilities.
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Feomeu
Cs Ee Pals
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