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A reader note offers merry wishes and highlights new year advertising. A clash over junior cadet regulations and Education Defence Act sparking public discussion on civilian service is noted. A thunderstorm in Aberfeldy, Victoria, caused lightning to fuse telephone wires at the post office. The postmaster Mr. Stevenson was dazed after a blast of heat and the post office window broke, startling occupants.
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Atoss
Education Department
Defence Act
Aberfeldy
Victoria
Stevenson
Car overturns near Wol longong injuring party of six
Motor car service operator Mr J Henderson had a wheel come off near Woonona causing the vehicle to overturn. Passengers including Henderson, John Smith, John Bagge, Robert Woods and H Konhai were thrown clear as flames engulfed the car. Smith and Bagge were trapped briefly but rescued. Kondall suffered a cut above the eye and all escaped with only injuries and shock. The car, insured for £450, was destroyed.
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J. Henderson
Wollongong
Henderson
Woonona
Mesers
John Smith
John Bagge
Robert Woods
H. Konhai
Smith
Bagge
Smith Andages
Kondall
Court action over Corona Chronicle subscription arrears
In Rutherglen a court heard J A Taylor proprietor of Corona Chronicle sue T A Cousins of Brimin for 24 14s owed over years. Taylor claimed notice of purchase and request for continued patronage were ignored. Cousins denied liability saying initial order covered three months and he had sent discontinuation notice. The bench ordered £4 12s 6d plus 16s costs.
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Rutherglen Sun
Rutherglen
J. A. Taylor
Corona Chronicle
Edmonson
T. A. Cousins
Brimin
Strong
Freedom League Urges Abolition of Conscription Clause
The Victorian Council of the Australian Freedom League urged the Prime Minister to end the compulsory clause of the Defence Acts, arguing conscription opposes civil liberty. The Prime Minister replied that universal military training is not conscription, as citizens retain rights while service members remain citizens.
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Victorian Council of the
Australian Freedom League
League
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