Huge Levy On Music Sparks Australian Copyright Debate
The House of Representatives faces a clash over the Australian Performing Rights Association. Critics say copyright fees tax entertainers and churches alike, while officials urge reforms to balance composer protection with broad listener choice. Legislative action is urged as the PBS and broadcasters report substantial annual collections. Optometrists visit Gloucester hotel August 11th for consultations.
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Australia
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London
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Gloucester
Lovesick Maids and the Cerne Giant Prayers
In Dorset Cerne Abbas villagers report young women pray to the Cerne Giant for sweethearts and children. Rev John Ray, newly arrived vicar, seeks to halt the custom as locals recall the annual dusk visits and the giant’s alleged benevolence toward love struck maids and wives seeking offspring.
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Cerne Abbas
Dorset
Reynolds News
Giant and moonlight prayers draw local gossip
Feeping-toms report young women kneeling in prayer at the foot of the Giant on moonlit nights. They recount the sight to friends while discussing romance and pilgrimage. Mr. Strawbridge notes the Giant as a favorite in slimmer months, though skeptically.
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Cerne
Strawbridge
Remedy claims relief for long term joint pain
An advertisement quotes Mrs. R. Havelock of Thunday Student Town SA praising a remedy for years of gritty joint pain. The text promises a money back guarantee and offers a free booklet, urging readers to inquire at Conlitigate by shert Parish Ltd.
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Thunday
S.A
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Shert & Parish Ltd
Administrative Problems Forecast Wider Council Powers
Mr Spooner urged NSW councils to accept responsibility and warned some may fade in reorganization. He foresaw stronger local government, national consolidation under Parliament, wider state and Commonwealth roles, and a shift toward a unified system aided by growing air travel and better roads. Local government must rise to larger duties amid sparse populations and funding challenges.
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Institute of Public Administration
Science House
New South Wales
Spantier
Ausaria
Ahmere
Jecal
Australia
Mr. Spooner
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