20 Mar 1931
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Newspaper
Blackheath Beacon
Location
Blackheath, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 20, 1931
Page
1
Public notice references advertising correspondence to the Black Heath Beacon Printing and Publishing Co located on Cascade Street in Katomba. The item directs readers to send ads and letters to that address.
In Sydney Domain a 6000 crowd heard diverse voices on politics and religion. A speaker praised liberty while another urged social revolution with violent methods, while clerics and Irish miners mocked the Catholic Church. The big finish attacked Scullin as Ward’s ally and praised workers as giants of commerce.
Readers send views on local topics in this week’s letter bag. Contributors share concerns and suggestions for community issues with brief, direct notes.
A reader recounts Govett's Leap visitors and a heated mix of local opinions about the cliff site and public display. The letter critiques sensationalism, suggests a historic plaque to relay facts, and questions Sunday recreation versus religious observance with moral commentary.
Blackheath Council debated a letter urging press publication about golf club water concessions. The writer argues the club’s expansion to eighteen holes, housing, and local stores boosted the town while denying dividend benefits to shareholders. He praises the council for water concessions enabling the expansion.
Letter argues Archdeacon Boyce misquoted the Word of Authority, questioning why only part was cited. The writer wonders if repetition is needed or if the latter portion, overlooked in practice, bears deeper interpretation for those who should model it.
Residents pledge donations to help firefighters cover gear losses. E C Hatswell leads with a 15 shillings sixpence contribution. Blackheath Minstrels stage March show for charity as 500 afternoon and 700 evening attendees attend the H and J Society event, funds aiding school equipment and a bazaar.
A column laments broad liberty of speech among Australians in a country meeting, contrasting bold speakers like Jock Garden and A D Kay with concerns that disloyal sentiment could influence the masses. It argues Australians remain educated and wary of excessive freedom.
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