Australian intrigue and politics in postwar Canberra
A fragmented digest notes a Gallup poll on favorite sports with modest shows for tennis and cricket, while discussing Australian diplomacy in Washington and Canberra. It covers embassy costs, renovation spends, and currency figures, plus profiles from Berenice Marks to Clive Evatt and a youth exchange at Oslo.
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Gallup
Washington
Canberm
Pice
Cor
Doug
Bland
Greenethorpe
Oslo
Bance Banagher
From The City Chronicle A Tangled Local Snippet
A sprawling city column notes questions about a unnamed nominee and duties, a clash over hotel amenities, and odd tales from the district. It records farmer, labour, and bureaucratic fuss, including a hospital anniversary hint, local retirements, and market protests.
Mother and Youth Sunday at Church of Christ
A Church of Christ Sunday observance marked Youth Sunday with decorations and a service led by Miss D Sernman as CE chair and Miss G McKeogh secretary. The sermon by Mr Hume focused on honoring mothers and the Bible’s examples of virtue, service, and prayer, highlighting women’s roles and selfless devotion.
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George Paul Bernaldi
Purtka
Church of Chris
Churche of Christ
D Sernman i
G. McKeogh
CYF
F. Echafer
Mis J
H. Bink
Humer
Hume
Mr. Hume
Jesus
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Franchot Tone
Janet Blair
Bill Williams and
Barbara Hale
Chic Carter Detective
Universal News Reel
Big Winter Purchase
Simmon
Simmon’s
Wingham
Simmon’s. Bae So Ae Ee
Seoat
Vic. Simalfon
E. Simmon & Sons, Drapers, Mercers & Tailors
Wingham Chronicle
H.a.mcc
Berenice Marks
George Marks, Fournalis
Josephine Marks
Axote
Sinter
Wentworth Hotel
Daniel Cooper
England
Hetra
Berenice
Clive Evatt
BHP
AITS
Frankie Browne
Giselle Schneider
Jewish Welfare Society
Canberra
Richmond
Lary Anthony
UNO
Browne
P. Podveilsk
Podvellsky
Ff Avin
Parks
Frankie
Scobie
Licening
Invns
Wantakadsery
RSL
Chvorce
Jock Mc
Haireon
Auesie
Trades and Labor Councils
Lithgow
Sydney
Land of the Free
Jeremy
Manning Rivers
Department of Agriculture
Bankham Hills
Department
Mrr
USA
Jim Drummond
Berg
Jim
Parramatta Hospital
Lester Pond
Hawkesbury
Ith Gom
Oulivan
Down
Justins
Debenham
Nsw
Pew
Les Haylen
Lao Parkes
Calvells Ministerialden
Menzies
Spender
Calwell
Faddeo
Aru Athor
Blackbird
AJC
Church of Christ
Empire Youth Day
Ihn
Radio Sa Ae
Dupen
Tel
Tooth’s Beers
Wingham Hotel
D. H. Miikiken
The
J. P. Clarke
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