Education today in Britain study of postwar youth and welfare
Miss Roper describes England as tired yet hopeful after war with rising living standards and better health from school meals and milk. She contrasts food shortages with improving incomes, notes redistribution easing wealth gaps, and praises education investment, nursery and youth programs, and preventive medicine. She argues England’s cultural revival and higher production amid recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
C.W.A
Sydney
Britain
Roger
Australia
Melbourne University
Clau F
T.B
U.S.A
Miss Roper
Lively Discussion On Dental Services At Country Schools
A meeting debated dental care for country children urging regular dentist visits through school medical style reporting. Delegates cited by passing dental vans to rural areas and centralised centres, noting travel distances and high dentist rates. motion carried. The department confirmed services up to age 12 with a single centre at South Melbourne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. G. Martell
H. C. Lawles
Bendigo
W. Adamson
Sheppartort
N.W. Victoria
Dunstan
Cobden
Mesdames Martell
Adamson
Sears
Inglewood
Melbourne
Dandenong
Spittie
N.E. Mallee
Dentlal
South Melbourne
Medical Tests for Children in Victorian Schools
The Younger Set Conference supported a motion for adequate medical examinations of all school children. However parents often refused cooperation when doctors visited schools or failed to follow school doctors' advice. A traveling School Health Van was proposed to improve future citizen health, with Health Week suggested for larger towns and X ray facilities included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Watts
Dawson
Abe
Holidays for 1092 at Somers House
The Somers House Committee chair Mrs Wilson announced the annual report. The seaside home, funded by earlier members, thanks donors and notes improvements by branches including room refurbishments and kitchen upgrades. A new outdoor playground is planned and staff accommodations will be enhanced after cottage alterations. A snowball fund supports breakage replacements, Craft Week by CWA boosted skill in glove making and basketry, Younger Set week brought social success with a new piano. Higher adult tariffs from May 1 aim to cover rising costs, with continued branch donations vital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somers House
Wilson
St. Kilda
Heidelberg
Camberwell
Essendon
Holiday Homes
C.W.A
Increase in Blanket Size Drawn by Country Women
Country women advocate uniform blanket lengths to fit single bed 80 inch three-quarter bed 80 inch and double bed 90 inch sizes. They argue tall users suffer discomfort with current short blankets and cite factories' current restrictions. The Castlemaine delegate notes factories are constrained by regulations and the CWA plans to press the government for improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castlemaine
Ethics debate on school curriculum and parental roles
In a district meeting, Mrs J Hosgood urged adding simple ethical training to the state school curriculum for all grades. Mrs W Adamson argued parents bear more responsibility, while others urged strong religious training and keeping children well home from late bus returns. Speakers advocated teaching ethics as duty and promoting community standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Hosgood
Leslie Manor
Vmoved
Cav.a
W. Adamson
Orivale
J. Feeny
St. Arnaud
Discussion on Fire Breaks and Local Duty
A heated meeting debated fire break policies and the need for varied measures. Watts advocated stronger, immediate action to protect ships and areas, while others cited climate differences requiring tailored timeline plans. The motion, framed by Kaloraina delegates, ultimately carried.
Presentation of Tennis Trophies at You Tournament
The annual You tennis tournament awards several cups to top players. Singles champion Miss Val Green from Hericld Branca North Gipps and East Wimmera Group receives the cup, with runner-up Miss Murga Wright from Charlton Branch noted. Doubles champions are Miss E Wilkinson-Wies and Reta Holmes of Metro Tratwh Central Group, with runner-up Miss Pee Me Donald and Miss A Grins of St. Arnaud Fast Wimmera Group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ate
Imisa Val Green
Hericld Branca
North Gipps
Murga Wright
Charlton Branch
East Wimmera
Miss. E. Wilkinson-Wies
Reta Holmes
Metro
Tratwh
Central Group
Miss Pee Me. Donald
A. Grins
St. Arnaud Branch
Fast Wimmera
Fund To Save Children A Plea for World Hunger Relief
A fragmented OCR note calls for a relief fund to aid starving children in the three world nations. References organizations such as UNAC and Constance appear, though details are unclear due to text damage. The plea emphasizes urgency and the need to mobilize aid efforts.
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Pennant
Manuf
Kerosine
Pioneer
Darwin
Central Australia
Tropics
Ansett
Warles
Weer
Collins St
Melb
Swanston St
Myer Travel Bureau
the State Savings Bank of Victoria
Education Today
M. Roper
University Women’s College
Roper
Barbara Schoffeld
Croydon
Margaret McDonald
Red Cliffs
Nancy Green
Ags
Black Rock
Bulldera
W. E. Wilson
Somers House Committee
Wester Grouin
Derrinaliyim
Diop
Fund To Save Children
Constance
With Helen Seager
Commonwealth
Homecrafts
By Nona
Homer Pone
Durie
Home Row
Tate
Bengsure
Petit Neymin
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