National Convention, Wagga., 1967

Wagga, 15-16 April 1967. Programme (theme “The Practical Implementation of Vatican II”); local information concerning the Convention; Invitations to speak, including to B.A.S.; newspaper cuttings including Wagga Daily Advertiser, 17 April 1967, “Meeting of Rural Movement Held”, with photograph of B.A.S. and mentioning his address on “Australia’s encounter with Asia, Asian realities and Australian attitudes”. Includes copy “The Development of Underdeveloped Nationals: Perspective of the Work of the N.C.R.M.” by Paul Wild (chiefly on the Philippines); Fr. Iverson, “The Sacraments and the Apostolate”; Geoff Potter (South Wagga Group); Bishop Henschke (referring in response to a Testimonial to the founder of Catholic Action and of the Rural Movement in Australia”); T. Fromholtz, summarising the Convention; Mrs. Delma Kennedy (re San Isadore). Motion re Rome meeting; Fr Duck, Sermon Convention Mass; M. Howley, Convention, Wagga 1967; Episcopal Chairman’s closing Address; Paul McGowan, “Threats to the Family Farm”.