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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 05, 1955

Page

4

Canberra Diary notes social swirl and travel updates

In Canberra diary items, Ambassadors and social figures prepare for weddings and holidays. August 31 wedding at St John’s of Leader J. Blackwell with Governor-General and Lady Slim as guests. A Ceylonese family arms for a baby named Ajit while Yoga sundram plans christening later. Overseas trips feature the Morrows from Forest, a visit to Camberley, and a Bolivian stay with Dr. Fisher and family returning via Queen Mary.

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Repatriation Minister Cooper Hailed After Record Term

Senator W. J. Cooper, serving as Repatriation Minister for one year and 136 days, was praised at yesterday’s conference for his long record. The Federal President welcomed him as delegates noted progress in artificial limbs and international advances in limb production. A delegation will meet the Prime Minister and the Minister for Social Services to discuss further action.

W. J. Cooper Cooper J. Harrie Germany United States Social Services W. McManon

Wentworth to Introduce Civil Defense Plan in House

Mr Wentworth will present in the House of Representatives a civil defense bill aimed at countering atomic attack across Australia. The measure creates a council of about 24 Commonwealth and State representatives to draft plans. Wentworth has recently returned from America and Britain where he studied the issue.

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