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First Group of German-jewish Refugees Admitted to Australia; All Came from Far East

September 16, 1946
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The first German-Jewish refugees to reach Australia since before the war, arrived in Sydney today from Hong Kong, the Melbourne radio reported this morning. The group included 50 men and women, with close relatives in Australia, the broadcast said, adding that 300 more are expected to arrive from the Far East as soon as shipping is available.

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