Statesman’s retirement echoes in political turmoil
The piece argues Sir William Irvine has left politics to become Chief Justice of Victoria at £3,000 a year, criticizing apathy and the fall of leadership. It contrasts Irvine’s hoped reform with past bungling and anticipates a “White Hope” replacement for the Commonwealth.
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Australia
Sir William Irvine
William Hughes
Commonwealth
William Irvine
Victoria
Sir John Adden
Sir William
William
Northam Council Discusses Chrysanthemum Show Visit and Public Works
Northam Municipal Council met on April 11 with Mayor A W Yee and ten councillors. They planned to welcome the State Governor on the Chrysanthemum Show opening day, offered aid to the State Recruiting Committee, and addressed a wall danger near Northam Fotes. The Railway Institute raised stray goals damage, joking about “six shooters” for the ranger. Reorganisation recommendations included hires for Health Inspector and Traffic Supervisor, with pay rises for sanitary staff. The Central Board of Health would fund part of the Inspector’s salary. meat inspection and fees would be handled by the Board. The supervisor’s report noted Avon bridge issues and quarry stone shortages. accounts of L15 8d were approved.
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A. W. Yee
Stewart
Dunkley
Purslowe
Withnell
Edmondson
Moore
Cook
Mitchell
Slunter
Northam
Railway Institute
Ile
Central Board of
Eealth
Ife
Hunter
Avon
Misunderstood Heroes On A Packed Train Carriage
In a crowded first class compartment two women boast of war profiteering while a stylish man and another passenger share quiet glances. A ticket incident reveals shell shock and hidden war weariness as the party nears Ypres. The two women fall silent after a sharp exchange about soldiers and khaki.
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Marie Corelli
Jove
France
Indies
Ypres
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