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Feb. 11, 1972 - Christine Francis Girl in a million here to join a convent: Christine Francis, 23, who won a Girl in a Million beauty title in Australia, has arrived here to join a convent of the Cistercian Order at Wimbourne, Dorset. Until she left home she was the reigning Miss Queensland'. Christine is leaving the glitter and glamour of a young woman's world to become a nun in one of the most restrictive orders in the world. Until she goes to Dorset, Christine, who arrived yesterday from Australia, is staying at the Convent of the Sisters of Nazareth in Hammersmith, London. Photo Shows Christine Francis talks to two of the sisters of Nazareth when she arrived at the Cenovent

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