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Chief Scout Lord Rowallan Returns After Pacific Tour
Lord Rowallan chief scout of the British Commonwealth returns to London from a Pacific tour begun December 17 1948. The highlight was the Pan Pacific jamboree at Wonga Park Melbourne attended by over 10 000 Scouts from Australia New Zealand Malay Fiji Hong Kong Tahiti South Africa Canada India and Pakistan. A quilt rug fair in Simcoe County showcases rural Canada arts and crafts. Grizzled actor Wallace Beery dies at 65 after a long career in Hollywood. Toronto Maple Leafs fail to win three straight games until winning the Allan Cup era. Hap Day and his children pose with the famous white hat reference.
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Lord Rowallan
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British Commonwealth and Empire
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Wonga Park
Melbourne
New Zealand
Fiji
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Tahiti
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Canada
India
Pakistan
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Hap
Toronto Maple Leafs
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