Equality of sacrifice debate fuels wartime Australia
A letter from Banbury Soad Pinjurrs argues against conscription and for voluntary service, condemning exemptions for clergy and wealthy shirkers. The writer praises Australia’s sacrifice, warns of unequal burdens, and urges the public to push a people-led remedy to returned soldiers’ treatment while the war continues.
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Acetralis
Taxation Department
Australia
England
Hughes
Parsons
Yuliry
Caner Joyee
Banbury
Deputation Pushes Agricultural Education Reform
A small deputation of Farmers and Bettis Assession executives met the Colonial Secretary to press rural education and agricultural science. They urged affordable, phased investment to boost country prosperity, hoping education funding would not be cut to fix finances, while ministers pledged action and noted ongoing cooperation between Agricultural and Education Departments.
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Lis
B. L. Clarkson
B. Fairbridge
M. Leake
Mit
Colebatch
Hest
Hear
Cox
Mr. Clarkson
Education
Burnistreet
Agricultural Department
Education Department
Narvogin Farm
Country education push faces continuation schools debate
In Western Australia a deputation presses for country children from 14 to 16 to access continuation education. City measures like the BM Modern School are praised but not ideal for farm life. Proposals include central high schools and an agricultural college, with scholarships and boarding subsidies expanding access while urging public support. National Service Referendum plans see Works Minister W J George touring centres to discuss conscription.
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Hear
Northam
Narrogin
Nartlsn
Geraldton
Collie
Hess
Agricultural College
National Service
W. J. George
Juian
George
West Coolup
Mechanics
Pinjara
Fashionable Millinery and Underwear Department Advert
An extensive catalog of women and children apparel. Includes Panama hats in various shapes and colors, silk and lace blouses, viscose dresses, white pique coats, branded corsets, and childrens frocks. Also lists nightwear, undergarments, and a large selection of sport and lounge wear with prices and sizes.
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Tarants
Children’s Real
Panama
Ouilderan
A Football Hero and a City Girl in a Broadway Tale
A dramatic football victory at Manhattan Field sparks public excitement as Jack Darragh shines, leading to a later social chase through Broadway crowds. The narrator, enthralled by Darragh, watches a tense street scene unfold with a persistent suitor while navigating crowds, love, and attention in a vivid New York moment.
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Manhattan
Roy
Snantha
Vo Cams
Ack Darragh
Minnie Mullivud
Darragh
Tuet
Uotaugh
Tuek Berragh
United States
Broadway
Madison Avenue
Mother
Bia
Ned
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Science of Agriculture
Born Bros
Universal
Wellington
Murray Streets
Perth
Farmers Money Saving Resort
Holland
Ly Childeen
Cambrie
Allane Price
Gil Prem
Anureorgebs Fay
Royal Worcester
Dack Darragh
Kew Wexley
Uy L. Se Pe
Cn Trene Ray
Cramtet
Bax
Ty Clutalel
Bat
Bert
Caine
Prate
Hunan
Kimani
Pica
Ward
Anil
Searie
Loge
Bode
Sue
She Watts
Y. Unig
Henry Wills & Co
Fremantle
Rose Age
Little
J. L. Hithersay
Rose Hotel
Bunbury
Rayna
Evers
Hardis
Seafe & Company Ltd
Muwaay
Peere
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