Legacy and the private war of widows and orphans
The article traces the origin and aims of Legacy, a veteran welfare movement started after World War I to care for widows and children of dead servicemen. It details its charitable but nonsectarian stance, local to federal growth, and its reliance on personal advisory methods over institutional rigidity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.S
Legacy
M. H. Eliig
Grean- Harry
Anzac
France
Middle East
Tasmania
Gellibrand
Australa
Australia
London
Bilis
Moist
Ellis
Gaya
MM. H. Ellis
Angus & Robertson
German Unity Reception in Canberra June 22
The Charge d'Affaires for Germany Dr O Burchard will host a German Unity Day reception for the German community in Canberra on June 22. The event will be at Canberra University College Hall main hall and begin in the morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
O. Burchard
Canberra
Canberra University College Hall
Death of U K War Hero Captain James Reeve 19
A wartime hero died yesterday at Hull Captain James Reeve 19 scuttled his merchant ship to prevent capture in World War II Reuters reports the Royal Navy veteran saved his crew and ship from enemy hands in a bold act of sacrifice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.K
London
CAA
P.reuter
Hull
James Reeve
Crossword Clues From Times Page Puzzle Snippet
A compact listing of across and down crossword clues and partial solution hints from a Times page, naming several clue lengths and partial answers for reference. Includes entries such as Blemishes and Gamp across and Beat and Compass point down, with fragmentary solution notes from WEER'S crosswords.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tinka
Weary
Britain’s New Towns Reach Tenth Anniversary Milestone
Ten years into Britain’s new towns eight established near London have grown from planned villages into expanding communities. About 200000 residents moved in while 58000 homes, 300 factories, 500 shops and 100 schools have shaped these self-contained areas. Crawley and Harlow exemplify progress with town centres, schools, churches, sports facilities and broad boulevards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Vigars
Britain
Neamica
Basildon
Bracknell
Crawley
Harlow
Hatfield
Hemel Hempstead
Stevenage
Welwyn
Na Ring
London
Eagland
Newton Ayellife
Peterlee
County Durham
Corby
Northamptonshire
Cwmbran
Monmouthshire
Scotland
East Kilbride
Cumbernaud
Glenrothes
Lke
Sussex
Essex
Hertfordshire
Australian Book Reviews Highlight Variety of Kids Books
A collection of Book Council reviews covers Australian children’s literature from 9 to 15 years. It discusses titles set on Australian properties, gold rush era adventures, Aboriginal legends, and poetry anthologies with mixed appeal, noting educational aims and suitable age ranges for each work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Book Council Reviews of
Lydia
Eliott
Riverina
Deborsh Buller- Murphy
Georgian House
Western Australia
Kangaroo Country
Lutter
Worth
Elizabeth Durack
B.T
Phyllis
Power
Lond
Dent
Prue
Langioh Parker
Phyllis Power
Frank Knight
Macmillan
Johnny Spinner
Australia
Melbourne
London
Bunyip Hole
Patricia “Wrightson
Ilus
Margaret Horder
Angus and Robertson
Crooked Snake
Margaret
Borders
B. Higgins
O'Brien
Sture
M.im
Childrens Book Council Reviews Suggested for Booklet
A Canberra Times reader supports printing the Children's Book Council Reviews in booklet form. The writer suggests semiannual or annual publication, with indexing by subject or age to ease reference and avoid keeping newspaper cuttings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Children's Book Council
Canberra Times
Hall, G, Duggan
Australia offers 1000 music scholarships by post
Australia announces 1000 scholarships through the National Music Council for Singapore and Malaya residents to study music by post. The program aims to widen access to musical training across Southeast Asia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Singapore
A. A.p-Reuter
Australia
National Music Council
Gold Coast Map by Broadbents Covers New Waterways
Broadbents publish a Gold Coast map detailing recent development. The 3 ft 2 ft map appears in six colours with a scale near 1 in to 1 mile. It shows Surfers Paradise waterways and includes an Australia insert marking an 18 mile North from the NSW border.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broadbents
Gold Coast
Surfery Paradise
Australia
New South Wales
Notable WWII Ace Eele By Southall
Ivan Southall recounts the exploits of one of Australia's famed air aces from World War II, detailing his missions, valor, and impact on the war effort. The narrative offers a concise portrait of mercy under fire and military history through a personal lens.
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Ivan Southall
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Weer
I's
Harlow New Town
Eele) de
Bluey 'Trusocott
Olaf Ruben
Central Australia
Harold Robbins
New York
Danny Fisher
Stanton Hope
Denis Compton
Isabel Nash
Ogden Nash
Anthony Sampson
South African
Ana
Garema Place
Canberra City
THE
Australian Encyclopaedia
Cheshires
Garema Place Civic Centre
International Book and Record Shop
Bunda Building
Petrie Street
Civic Centre
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