18 Feb 1938
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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 18, 1938
Page
1
The American Federation of Labor refuses an appeal to mobilize organized labor worldwide to support the Soviet Union in the event of war. The federation states it will not endorse any action that ties labor to aiding Soviet aggression.
Letters to the editor discuss a controversial film The Road Back and the antiwar message it carries. Readers argue whether the depiction of returning soldiers and the consequences of war should be shown, with strong views on colonial Germany, pacifism, and wartime accountability.
J Friedman announces The Road Back will screen on Saturday and Monday in Horsham and district amid threats from various sources. He defends the film as a human advertisement not intended to offend, noting Germany banned it but Britain is free.
A deputation urged the Premier to incorporate the Corner Geena sot went Afeien as the fifth press of the union, expressing alarm at the growing German influence and calling for action.
Ethel Strouse and Genevieve Schwents were found guilty of murder in a holiday incident. They face life imprisonment. Detected as a cable NY report, with details stating both women convicted for the driver’s death.
Marie A Walther music teacher in Melbourne offers examinations in piano, harmony, counterpoint and choir. Tuition by tutor classes after Easter. Resumes for tuition are to be sent. classes begin after Easter. Studio located at WT Baillie Street Phene Ett.
Hoesham Theatre screens Flight from Glory and Hatel Haywire for final showings tonight. Marlene Dietrich stars in Angel on Saturday through Monday, with strong cast members including Melvyn Douglas and Laura Hope Crews. The pageant notes separate films Counterfeit, The Road Back, and The Affair of Susan with ensemble names, plot arcs, and wartime themes.
A brief item notes grills fish and cold dishes offered at a lounge identified as Opposite Post Office. Details are sparse and phrasing is concise. The notice emphasizes food options available at the lounge location.
A brisk and general sale at Dalgety and Co featured sheep, cattle, and farm implements. Prices realised included 13 hoe combines at 1710 pounds, various ploughs, engines, furniture, and horses with milking cows and heifers also selling well. Thomas Young & Co Pty Ltd reported a splendid clearing sale at Jung with heavy turnout and strong bidding.
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