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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 20, 1932
Page
9
The Lord's Day Observance Society campaigns against a bill to allow Sunday cinema openings under local option. About 400 cinemas currently operate on Sundays, half of them in the London area, with sermons and protests led by prominent figures including Sir Thomas Ingarp, Attorney-General.
A Columbia University course syllabus on contemporary civilisation argues that the traditional legitimate illegitimate parent distinction should be abolished and treats any caregiver as legitimate. It notes a need for new forms of union to replace conventional marriage and to support women desiring children without constant partnership.
A reader letter disputes women’s fitness for musical work citing gender bias. A separate incident reports a five gallon water bottle focusing sunlight started a house fire in California after hours outdoors, with heat igniting the wall.
The Base Records Office at Victoria Barracks reports many unclaimed medals and badges from soldiers across Australia. Officers urge rightful owners or next of kin to apply, noting delays due to missing certifications and lost or replaceable badges. Applications processed promptly. fees apply for replacement forms.
In Britain, Minister of Transport J P Pybus established a committee to study total railway costs, traffic regulation, and road user charges. The panel will advise on fair regulation for goods transport by road and rail to safeguard trade and industry interests.
A Newmarket meeting with 400 producers and exporters unanimously backed William Angliss MC for a consulting role in the Australian delegation to Ottawa. The group, led by Allan King, argued Angliss’ first hand knowledge of Australian and world markets would boost export trade and the empire’s future.
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