The Australian Government today advised the Welfare Guardian Society here that it will permit the entry of 100 Jewish refugee children. The young refugees will receive agricultural training under the supervision of the society. Twenty refugee boys were admitted some time ago, and their achievements convinced the government that it would be advisable to admit others.
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