Recognition of Sir Tasman Heyes Work
Sir Tasman Heyes former secretary of the Department of Immigration received the 1962 Nansen Medal for aiding refugee relief. As head from WWII end to 1961 he oversaw Australia’s immigration program and many displaced people became migrants. The award was presented at the Australian Citizenship Convention with praise from Dr Felix Schnyder and a message from U N Secretary General U Thant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Tasman Heyes
Department of Immigration
Sir Tasman
Australia
United Nations High Commissioner For
Felix Schnyder
Dr. Schnyder
U.N
U Thant
Mescare
Bou
Tasman Heyes
Nansen
Fridijof Nansen
League of Nations
Fridtjof Nansen
Odd Nansen
Australia praised for refugee aid and programs
Dr Schnyder of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees praised Australia at the Citizenship Convention. He noted 300 000 refugees welcomed since 1945 and highlighted Australia’s role in clearing European refugee camps. He cited strong moral and material support and active participation in U N efforts and committee work. He also cited handicapped migrant schemes aiding families and finding migration opportunities for over 300 persons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schnyder
United Nations High Commissioner For
Australia
Europe
U.N
Dr. Schnyder
Award Winner Named Miljanovic Receives Australian Painting Honor
Serbian-born resident Miljanovic 39 received the Australian Painting award from Prime Minister Menzies at the 1963 Australian Citizenship Convention in Adelaide. He and wife Tamara, with daughter Tina, have aided Stirling and SA charities, raising funds with donkey rides and community work since 1949.
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Bernard Smith
Sir Robert Menzies
Albert Hall
Mr. Miljanovic
Wasor
Yugoslavia
Stirling West
Tamara
Tina
Sou
Australia
Woodside
Adelaide
Miljanovic
Stirling
Good Neighbour Council’ of
Pedro
Stirling Hospital
Salvation Army
Red Cross Rotary
National Heart Campaign
Gertrude
Police arrest seven motorists on Connecticut highway
Seven motorists were arrested for traffic violations on a Connecticut highway despite a small boy with a large sign warning motorists "Cops ahead" as reported by United Press International.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston
Connecticut
United Press International
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Capri Venetians Pty. Ltd
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Civic Centre
Pirie Street
Fyshwick
Lion
Mr. Muilanavic
Ir. Namsen
Darling Harbour
New South Wales
New South Wales Government Railways
NEW South Wales Government
U.N. General Assembly
Executive ‘Committee
Ronkey Rides
Mert Street
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