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Newspaper
Geelong Advertiser
Location
Geelong, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 30, 1920
Page
2
Fragmentary prose discusses relationships and social judgment, mentioning marriage, consent, and propriety. It references a speaker warning about rumors and public gossip, with scattered names and phrases that hint at a broader social critique. The text remains readable only in scattered fragments.
The piece critiques immigration fears in Britain and Australia, arguing against large scale emigration and urging strict exclusion of certain migrants. It highlights editorials in London papers and a bishop’s stance that Dominions have no use for unneeded aliens, urging the High Commissioner to clarify facts and counter misimpressions.
A long fragment outlines public holiday schedules for the week, with notes on sales, transport, and church events. It discusses wage disputes, proposals for extra pay on holidays, and upcoming meetings. It mentions the Welfare Department, unions, and community responses amid planning for Easter week. The text also hints at shop openings and adjustments to business hours during holidays.
The text argues against forcing couples to live in conformity for civic gain, urging respect for individual choice in marriage. It cites social instability, calls for open discussion, and references public figures and population concerns as it questions the role of state pressure in personal unions.
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