First woman in Harman Rugby Union Club admin role
Billie Tynan, 23, elected secretary treasurer of HMAS Harman Rugby Union Club, the first woman to hold an exec position. Born in Victoria, she shifted from Australian Rules to rugby and handles entertainments funds and correspondence while assisting coach Pat Lawford. She keeps minutes, organises matches, and is described as a major attraction and morale booster.
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Higher benefits for some operations at Melbourne hospital
The Health Minister announced higher benefits for certain operations across states excluding Western Australia. Increases range from ten to thirty dollars for patient payments, with total benefits rising from 40 to 50 dollars for major procedures such as amputations and brain surgery. The outlay is expected to be about 90 dollars per patient, reflecting a broader review of hospital benefits under new health and social services legislation.
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Actress Seeks Divorce From Husband Amid Court Complaint
Santa Monica based actress Sanne Baxter seeks a divorce from her husband. The case, filed in Superior Court, cites a complaint from last month. Baxter, an Oscar winner for The Razor's Edge, has lived in Sydney and Honolulu and attributes the split to career priorities and personal strain.
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Santa Monica
Official defends white Australia policy
London reports that Sir Horace Petty, Australia’s Agent-General, defended Australia’s restrictive migration policy. He argued Australia maintains a high standard of living and that limiting non Europeans is essential. The Times noted criticism by opponents and questions from Parliament about immigration and world pressures.
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Commonwealth
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Britain
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South Africa
Rhopore
Horace
Singapore
Air Maré
Kochi Hughes
RAF
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