British children to be housed in Australian homes
The report notes a British government plan to send 1500 underage refugees to Australia for placement in suitable homes. Contingents of 100 to 200 girls and boys will travel, with guardians supervising arrival and distribution by the Commonwealth Government. Canada also reports refugee arrivals of 147 children in Montreal as part of similar efforts.
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Brisbane
Queenshind
Tasmania
Tyter
South Witen
Australia
Yhauidhy
Fall
Oeets Née Hidat
Frrivals Mines
Ycanada A
Montreal
Port
Unscrambled Fragments From Por Commorens Page
Readable text fragments describe a Pracher name and a Britain sailing reference. The snippets suggest a historical notice or bulletin about a voyage or unit assignment in a wartime or colonial era. Named entities are limited and details are unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Government House Garden Fair funds raise for Canberra war relief
Final statement shows the Government House Garden Fair in Canberra raised nine thousand sixty three pounds with eight thousand eight hundred sixty pounds available for Canberra war funds after expenses. Funds were split equally between the Red Cross ACT Division and the Canberra Volunteer Welfare Association.
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Uae
Gowrie
Ranie Gowen
Canberra
A.C.T
Red Cross
Canbiria’ Volunteer Welfare Association
Peach
William ‘Clemens
W. G. Piper
Canberr Wins
Teer Welfare Association
IAS
Henevounts
T.leaper
H.F." Shevidan
Lacy Gowrie
Reel Cross
Wooler
Sir William Glemens
The
Aay Guirrie
Worl
Piper
Accouinta
House Garden Palt
Arid
Generi
Quean
Sands
Church Conference Brings Denominations Together for Study
A Friday to Sunday church conference at the Grammar School gathers members from diverse denominations to study the truth of shared faith. Sessions are open to visitors with evenings featuring main-theme addresses. Pre Schechner, an Austrian exiled by Hitler, and Mr Ay FL Whitlam will speak, with Schechner also leading a Sunday service.
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Grammar School
Dbis
Evernings
Winch
Schechner
Jig
Hitler
Sundhy
Ay FL. Whitlam
Interior approves sterilizers for Canberra hospital supply
The Minister for the Interior announced acceptance of a tender from Atherton and Sons for sterilizers coatings for a new Canberra hospital. The department confirmed the purchase as part of the facility’s equipment needs.
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Department of the’ Interior
Canberra
Interior
Hy’s.' Foll
Atherton
Canberra Wedding At St Annview Cathedral
Margaret Maude daughter of Mr and Mrs Blatt of Arthur Circle Canberra married Kenneth Ross son of Mr and Mrs Ingram of Rous Crescent Canberra. The bride wore a tinkeller beaded gown with hyacinths and heather in her bouquet. Bridesmaids Miss Jean Francis and Miss Lorna Blair wore Hawaiian blue gowns. Best man Mr T Ingram and groomsman also Mr Ingram. Ceremony by Rev Hector Harrison with organ by S Daley. About 60 guests attended the reception at Hotel Canberra. The bride travelled in a green frock with brown suede accessories. Mrs Blair wore a blue ensemble and Mrs Ingram a burgundy costume. Evening wear noted for later.
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Haughine
St. Annview
Canberra
Margaret Maude
R. G. Blatt
Arthur Cirele
Kenneth Ross
T. Ingram
Mr. Ingram
Hector Harrison
E S. Daley
Blair
Ingram
Shipbuilding Bonus Sought to Extend for Trawlers
The Minister for Trade refers a proposal to extend the shipbuilding bounty to cover nine wooden Australian trawlers. Senator McLeay asks for a formal investigation by the Director of Economic Coordination and the Tariff Board into the program and related mortgage loan arrangements on fishing vessels.
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Australia
Guutome
McLeay
Ryley BaylissWed in St John’s Church in August
Doris Bayliss daughter of Mr and Mrs J. H. Bayliss Reid Cuperhem and Thomas Frederick Ryley eldest son of Mr and Mrs P. A. Ryley Mylonda Cairns Queensland were married at St John’s Church on Saturday August 3 Archdeacon Robertson performed the ceremony The bride wore magnolia silk gown with veil and carried a bouquet of cream hyacinths and stocks Bridesmaids wore pink net gowns and carried delphiniums The groom was attended by Hugh Hebblethall and Parker A reception and wedding breakfast followed at the Hotel, with a honeymoon planned in Queensland The Blue Room reception guests included Archdeacon Me pertoon and Mrs Robertson and many other local residents.
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Canbura
St. John’s Church
Doris ‘Bayliss
Jh. P. Bayliss
Reid, Cupherm
Thomas Frederick Ryley
P. A
Ryley
Mylonda
Cairns
Queansland
Archdeacon
Mit Hugh Hebbletiwalle
Parker
B.P. Bay- Tiga
W. R. Black- Ome
W. Bateman
C. Hamilton
Siert
Queensland
F. Ryley
Souther Queens
FA. EB. Ryley
C. & Mepertoon
Robertson
Lillian’ Gittoey
Gardon Gle- Fors
Mir
T. A. Laird
Afr
M.C. Meeking
A. cM. Ayu
Mira
Social Notes from Canberra Visit Highlights Local Figures
Several visiting and resident figures in Canberra are noted. Mr P I O Sull ivan of Gisborne Victoria, Miss Dorothy Mathews formerly of Canberra, Lieutenant Ted Weale and Mrs Weale, Miss Dorothy Wills from New South Wales, Miss Eileen Schneider returning after three months in Mulbourne, Miss Gladys Guest and Mr James Brosh adjudicators at the Juvenile Eisteddfod, Mr John Lacy of Yarrum visiting with Tom Hatley of Griffith, and Mrs Minter wife of the United States Minister's official secretary Mr Gallas arriving in Canberra to join her husband. The Forrest stall planning for the Catholic bazaar and a recent meeting at St FX Schneider's home are noted.
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Gladys Guest
James Brosh
Sydney
Canberra
Votes for Soldiers proposed voting rights overseas
Legislation to allow Australian Forces abroad to vote in general elections and referenda was introduced in the Senate by Minister for the Interior Senator Fall. Voting would not be compulsory and officials would supply ballots and directions, with procedures similar to absentee voting.
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Senate
Interior
Fall
Commonwealth
House of Representatives
Australia
Conference clash at Canberra Melbourne meeting sparks confusion
In a quirky exchange Prime Menzies and Mr Steverigt face questions about invitations and venue. Speaker Bell rules the disputed point out of order as leaders debate visibility and timing for a formal reply at the next session.
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Menzies
Steverigton
Wal
Canberra
Melbourne
Nimott
Gander
Luis
Mr.Bell
Sketh
Guhder
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Guttw Colwell
Robert Wingfield
Ise
Elizabeth
Windsor Great’ Park
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King George
Tee
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Austin Unter
Pracudtion
Government House Fair
Lady Gowrie
Recreation Hut
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AIF
Union
Condert
Albert Wamnequin
EAB Eye
Beckety
Jose
Church Conference
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Bonus
Ryley—Bayliss
T. Gribble
P. I. O'Sullivan
Gisborne
Victoria
Canberra Fox
Dorothy Mathews
Ron
Beauchamp House
Ted Weale
Mrs
W.c .Weale
Burton
Dorothy Wills
Allawah
N.S.W
Wellington
Mulbourne
Eileen Schneider
Forrest
Tring Wasee
Mr. Ohn
Lacy
Yarrum
Tom Hatiey
Griffith
Victorias
Schneider
Hilton
J.B. Young Pty. Ltd
Kingston
Floris
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