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an Australian engineer invented a pedal sys- tem of sending out radio messages by the Morse Code, The women work the equ1pment as they would pedal a bicycle: they call the doctor-when he is needed and he flies in. Now the Associated Country Women of Australia have a Branch of the Air and women who live too far apart to meet together hold their meet- ing by way of the Flying Doctor Radio Service â€"â€"the president calling on the secretary miles away to read the minutes, and so on through the program The Associations have a few cottages on the seashore where inland women can come fora holiday. They also provide rest rooms in towns, where country women in town to do their shopping can bring their babies, rest and have a cup of tea. "And," said Mrs. Berry, "a cup of tea is a panacea for all ills in Australia.’ The World Outlook Mrs. Berry paid tribute to Canada as the mother of the A.C,W.W., with the world's first Women’s Institute at Stoney Creek, and our Canadian Mrs. Watt promoting the interna- tional organization. We were reminded that there are now thirty member countries in AC.W.W. and that the number is growing every year. Five countries were added this yearâ€"Malaya. Gold Coast, Zanzibar, Pakistan and Lebanon. The president spoke of her travels and the comradcship she had found with women the world over. In Bavaria she stayed in a home where the son had been a prisoner of the Brit- ish in the last war. “They bore no malice," Mrs, Berry said. “but the family feel as women all over the world must feel, that this must never happen again. “I am no feminist,” the speaker continued. “I was very happy in my Mrs. Berry In Ontario By Mrs. L. G. Lymburner EMBERS throughout Ontario were es- M pecially privileged in that so many were enabled to meet and hear the A,C.W.W. President. Mrs. Alice Berry from the moment she arrived in Ontario until she left for Quebec. Even the weather spread a benign sky for festivities everywhere through- out the province. Reports indicate that well over four thousand members greeted Mrs. Berry at the various centres in which she was entertained. From the time of her arrival at Port Arthur where she was greeted by members from the most northern groups until she said an revoir to the southern members at Niagara Falls, members everywhere were impressed by the woman who had undertaken the arduous task of heading A.C.W.W. a little more than two years ago, here in Canada at the last Confer- ence. Everywhere, Mrs. Berry left greater 6 childhood home and in my married life hm V feel that women should take more part 1'“ ml tic affairs to see that the world is made km; for the next generation." I All over the world, Mrs. Berry said“ u, were concerned with the same problem ' ter reading for children in many com better films, better health, better interna‘ relations. In the Gold Coast country tin. can women are interested in better 5.. adult education, courses in leadership fr, men and women. They want to wo; health and hygiene. She had found the-- women magistrates in the juvenile com [2. . new East African society the leaders mi teaching women how to do their hOLlri an: The future is bright because they are m. ing a new way of life. Speaking of the joy of knowing won1 world over, Mrs. Berry commends friends, international days. the intern 9,, magazine “The Countrywoman,” and v. __r, through UNESCO, and UNICEF and the .s , , Health Organization to keep children She stressed the importance, along in ‘- love of our own country, of appreciatz feeling people of other nationalities hr. their own lands; quoting from the H; All Nations: “My country’s skies are bluer tho ocean, And sunlight beams on clover leaf an But other lands have sunlight, to clover, And skies are sometimes blue as Illl “We must work for freedom from freedom from fear and freedom front . said Mrs. Berry. "Let’s open our windov. .m- and let the world into our homes av ‘ hearts.” enthusiasm for the work of the organ and for the work more precisely, to be cl women in their communities, areas and try. Surely her visit here, however must have been one for great good for ' one privileged to meet and hear Mrs. L In northern Ontario, Mrs. Berry was ‘ through the countryside in order thr might view that wonder of the norl Kakabeka Falls, and to meet with mi along the way. Leaving the north she flew to Ottan W1 here a finely timed program allowed fu h.“ to see many sights as well as find tin. l"? rest. Sunday was something of a leisure, 1" with a welcome at Government Hous- “V‘- the privilege of viewing state rooms, 3"“: 71"!" and greenhouses. Monday found Mrs. - ' received by the Prime Minister, the Hon- 1 "“1‘ non: AND comm"