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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 12, 1939
Page
6
The document outlines debates over limits on child marriage and the role of parental consent within the empire. It notes concerns about social and moral implications, referencing various authorities and public figures. The piece weaves in discussions of factional positions and potential policy directions without explicit outcomes.
Canberra correspondent notes a calm start for the Menzies minority government with a placid House of Representatives. Internal Country Party tensions and Labor opposition loom, while ministers Morrison and Harrison face post office and war pension pressures. No major legislation expected this session. policy to be tested after adjournment and renewed Country Party backing sought.
Fragmented OCR report narrates severe Japanese bombing raids causing many deaths and harbor crossings in Chungking. It mentions children drowned and civilians overwhelmed, with further details fragmented and uncertain in the damaged text.
Fragmentary sale notice lists items like Riverside and Austin Seven Sports Car Offer details are unclear with many garbled words. Includes phrases such as for sale nearly new and contact hints but lacks coherent specifics.
An early May gathering for the Horsham Girl Guides local association is noted with plans for activities and reminders of leadership, dates, and venues. It lists figures and groups connected to the event and mentions weekly sessions and payments related to the society.
Wire report from Canberra outlines Prime Minister Men dies announcing government consideration of wheat industry assistance. A ministers conference and an experts conference would follow in weeks, with detailed cost discussions and policy direction to support farmers.
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