Muzzling the Press in British Spat Over German Talks
A 1938 Penny Post column critiques Britain’s push to muzzle the press amid talks with Germany and tensions over Italy Spain and Czechoslovakia. It argues free expression shields democracy, warns against Fascist influence, and notes Mussolini’s pressure to curb coverage while fearing armed conflict and lost control to dictators.
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Britain
Germany
Italy
Spain
Mussolini
France
London
Franco
Czechoslovakia
Psini
Hitler
Austria
House of Commons
Anfe
Press Freedom and Responsibility in Democratic States
A 1922 reflection on Mussolini era Italy argues there is no Bolshevik threat then, warning dictators hate an uncontrolled press. Democracy must guard press liberty and avoid sacrificing truth for headlines, as irresponsible reporting endangers democracy and democratic life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Mussolini
Double Honour for Mulwaree Shire Councillors
Mulwaree Shire Council congratulates Cr J J Walsh elected president of the New South Wales Shires Association and Cr M Broadhead as representative of H District. Both councillors, from one carmel, bring honour to Mulwaree with long service to shire local government and a serious commitment to federation duties.
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Mulwaree
J. J. Walsh
Cr. M. Broadhead
Spuw
Cr. Walsh
New South Wales Shires Association
Cr Broadhead
Walsh
Broadhead
Alwave
Goulburn Kennel Club shows top exhibitor and prizewinners
The leading exhibitor was Prel with 40 points at the Goulburn Kennel Club Show. Mr W Sh Nell of Urrumiburrah earned the next high score, 48 points. The top appointment winner was Mr J Ball of 137 Auburn Street Goulburn.
New Headmaster for Tudor House
At Moss Vale council meeting Tudor House School appoints J A Young headmaster succeeding the late C Martha Smith. Aged 46, educated at Berwick Grammar and Melbourne University, he has 14 years as assistant housemaster at St Peters Adelaide. He cancelled a England trip and will arrive in Moss Vale to begin June 4.
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Tudor Iftouse School
Mos Vale
Biet
J. A. Young
C. Martha Smith
Young
Berwick Grammar School
Melbourne University
St. Peter's College
Adelaide
England
Melbourne
Co.day
Moss Valve
Mulwaree Shire Council meeting honors Dr Walsh president
At a Mulwaree Shire Council session a Shires Conference honor was announced with Dr Walsh of Taralga re-elected as president of the Shires Association. Broadhead was named representative on the executive of Division Hy, while debate touched off about local governance and ministerial remarks amid 108 motions on the meeting agenda.
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Mulwares
Dood. Walsh
Taralga
Kverntl
Broadhead
Divinion Hy
Mulwaree
Camnell
Tr Walsh
Shires Association
Mabyaree Stree
Schemes to Aid Country Water Supply in NSW
Sydney Friday report outlines government schemes to provide water facilities in many country districts, signaling large expenditure as part of a policy to improve country life. Proposals include diverting water from the Macquarie River to Warren and a 4% mile canal to move Macquarie water to Warren, drawing criticism from some landholders.
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Sydney
Leah
Lasehlert
Judith Sthemme
Tess Uriah
Nyngan
Macquarie
Warren
Punishment of Natives Commentary by Bishop Gsell
Sydney report on Bishop Gsell in Sydney criticizing Judge Wells stance on flogging as the best punishment for natives He notes natives fear flogging more than gaol but disagrees with flogging urging public notice of Judge Wells and his on the spot judgment The piece includes fragmented remarks and cultural tensions
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Sydney
Bishop Gsell
Darwin
Wells
Judge Will Think Over It
SYDNEY Friday at Charter Sesalona Day Thomas Jost Clarke pleaded guilty to two counts of embezzlement and faced sentence. Clarke, manager and foreman at Markene Order Pty Ltd, had previously given shares and assistance, with the judge stating he would think over the sentence and reserve it for later.
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Sydney
Thomas Jost Clarke
Markene Order, Pty, Ltd
William Redevoul
Sheridan
Clarke
Grave Charges Made Against A Solicitor
Grave charges were brought against a solicitor during a Full Court session in Sydney. A report by the Chief Judge in Equity named misconduct including falsification of minutes and perjury. The court directed transmission of the report to the Attorney General for action.
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Sydney
Equity
Joancoe Long Innee
W. H. Hagel Tomb
Frederick Jordan
Blephen
Ravin
Tig
Mitches
Lang Inines Futhey Laulty Cowek
Surprise Labour swing saves government in snap vote
Parliament escaped defeat by one vote after a Labour shift backed an acting Governor General's motion for appropriations. The 41 to 40 vote followed a bolstered debate as MPs Corser, An theme NBA and others aligned with Labour, while figures from Queensland and Victoria supported the opposition.
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Canderaa
War and conscription in New Zealand debate
A fragmentary wartime note from Wellington discusses when conscription would start if New Zealand enters a war under a Labour government. It suggests opposition and uncertainty about timing, with references to men being conscripted only when active mobilization occurs and the phrase “while they were digging other” appearing in garbled text.
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Wellington
New Zealand
Labour
Obituary for Elia Hardwick of Grad Hospital
The death is announced of Elia Hardwick of 17 Triedley Street after a long illness. She was the fourth daughter of Mr and Mrs Woo Hardwick and was born at Comdial. She lived in Gonburnt, Canning, and Creokwell with her family. Survived by two brothers Jim and ndgne and several sisters Amy, Mrs W Stuart, Mrs J Wateh, and Miss Amy Hardwick. The funeral will depart for the Church of Keele portion of the Honem Cemetery at Malaleek.
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St. Sober
Grad Hospital
E& Thos
Mies
Elia Hardwick
Triedley Street
Woo. Hardwick
Bradhey Street
Comdial
Cane
Hilburhn
Gonburnt
Canning
Creokwell
Messrs
Jim
Ndgne
Death notice for Mr Roy Tully in Choniine district
The late Mr Roy Tully a popular district figure and member of the well known grieving family. He died a few days after illness in Syeb ney hospital. Survived by a widow and several children. Funeral held at St Francias Navi Catholic Cemetery of Gunning.
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Hay Tully
Ail Petit
Tully
Graging
Bent
John Twihy
Biahi
St. Francia
Romain Catholic
Tieiat End
Unclear text about Ma Taylor and Wednesday event
Fragmentary OCR passage references Ma Taylor and a Wednesday occurrence but provides no clear events or identifiers. The readable bits are insufficient to establish people, places, or roles beyond Ma Taylor and a vague timeline.
Mulwaree Shire to seek Pastures Protection Board on timber reserves
At the request of the Main Roads Department Mulwaree Shire Council decided to approach the Pastures Protection Board to keep all timber on travelling stock reserves within one chain of the road centre. The letter alleged ring barking on a main road reserve and urged retention of timber while the council agreed to cooperate with the board and complete the Towrang survey.
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Main Roads Department
Mulwaree
Pastures Protection Board
Department
PLP
Harrison
F. Hildred
Connell
P.P. Board
Rtoads
Cannels
Mbner
Towrang
Towrang Creek
Personal notices from Clarrlet Hos pital staff and Melbourne trip
Mr PL Drouwer of Lascon Streets is reported seriously ill at Clarrlet Hospital. Miss FB Llewellyn of the Melwaree Shire Council office begins leave this weekend. Mr Fred Henneberry and his mother stay at Hotel Alestun before heading to Temari. Mrs H Blake of Melbourne visits with her husband and daughter Zena. In Gowlburn, Mrs J Williams, 40 Gration Street, is with her sister. Mr Blake oversees Flind lere Street railway cards.
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PL Drouwer
Lascon Streets
Clarrlet Hospital
Serioualy
Misa FB
Llewellyn
Elerley
Malwaree Shire Council
Wil
Fred Henneberry
Aleestun
Temari
Butterfly Ball to Honor St Patrick and Our Lady Exstudents
An announced Butterfly Ball will be held Monday night June 13 uniting the exstudents of St Patrick's College and Our Lady of Morey College. A joint concert and exhibition will feature a costume parade with liberal prizes for best outfits and a fancy dress tall on Tuesday night.
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St. Patrick’s College
Our Lady of Morey College
Unclear Crookwell Weather and Local Incidents Report
Rain fell at Crookwell on Wednesday night with sleet and hail reported nearby. A young man was found dead near Stonehenge Glen Innes and identified as Arthur Henham King. Several injuries from falls and kicks, a poison bottle found, and a busier local scene including a public meeting, traffic concerns, and museum attendance were noted along with a report on the Mulwaree Shire Council traffic aids and concert outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stonehenge
Glen Innes
Arthur Henham King
Obscure Toasts and Tech Talk in a Quick Read
A garbled local column notes motorists pausing to check engines and hints at misread warnings. It mentions a burglar alarm that rings a bell, a photographer who also makes tea, and a restless traveler seeking cash and a copy of music notes. The tone resembles a playful, muddled community page with quirky observations.
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Tam
Ony
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