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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Apr 16, 1928

Page

3

Right Treatment for Mentally Defective Children Discussed

Debates at the National Special Schools Union conference in London focus on compassionate care and better education for mentally and physically defective children. Speakers urge early clinics open-air schools and expanded after-care, with emphasis on vocational training and housing to reduce ongoing support needs.

National Special Schooled Union King George's Hall Tottenham Court Round London “Daily ‘Telegraph Branham Roum J. M. Gatti London County Connell N WO Ejweral J. W. Hilly AGE Board of Education N. Adler Mr Chamberlain Warrington J. Ewart Smart Acton Cheorge Newman Birm van Fier Ming Statesmen’s Union Trades Union Congres

Debate on future of day schools for mentally defective children

Discussion before the Board of Education flags anxiety over abolishing special schools. Leaders warn abolition would raise costs in employment, poor relief, police, and prisons. Notes cite crime prevention by addressing defectives and improving adolescent care.

B.C. Misrensom MOI Board of Education Heward Wor J. J. Landers Caovernor Irison Wandsworth Dir Morwood Bailie Allen Edinburgh A. Dingwall Fordyce Wihcer Liverpool Educational Authority J. Nairn Debbie Public Heath Department

Journalists urged mercy with strength at London dinner

Sir William Joynson-Hicks spoke at the Institute of Journalists dinner at the Waldorf, urging merciful reporting as press power grows. He recalled his youth, joked about cannibal stories, and praised journalism while noting bonds with the Home Office and the need to balance duties with truth.

Sir William Joynson-Hicks Lonse London Waldorf Hotel H. A. Taylor William R. J. Blomenfeld Mapers Home Office W. Joyneon-Hicks Ipswich Pranremnan

Reading newspapers dissolves the nation’s discourse

A dramatic defense of newspapers argues that avoiding periodicals would ruin public speech and governance. The speaker criticizes critics, praises press influence on policy, and defends journalists and political figures against unfair pedantry.

Dr Sheldon's Pills Promise Quick Relief for Kidney and Bladder Ailments

A vintage advertisement touts Dr Sheldon s Pills as a rapid remedy for kidney and bladder troubles. It claims prompt relief from backache fatigue and joint pains and asserts lasting cleansing effects while warning against generic pills.

Dr. Sheldon

Local Firm Plans New Agency Business Listings

The undersigned tag announced changes to his agency business in Caires. The notice references celebrated truck wagons and cutters, including Ann's Comfort Plough, with emphasis on market availability and potential expansions in harrow and related gear.

Caires Harrow H Cutters, Inc Ann's Comfort

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