Doubts on Prohibition Law Spark Open Debate
The article reports on Mr Husaviant Johnson doubting the Prohibition enforcement act and admitting some alcohol use, suggesting repeal if the law harms more than helps. It also notes a New York telegraph report with similar views and a missionary’s cautious stance on prohibition. In a separate note, Mr R T Roberts finds ancient animal remains at a Wood-Wood site, with a bone in solid limestone indicating great age.
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Husaviant
Johnson
New York
Felegraph
Londius
Sony
eLague
R.T. Roberts
Wood — Wood
Swan Hill
Victory
Wireless a Plea for Local Government in NSW
A 1919 appeal urges rural residents to unite as a Wireless Listeners League to improve local listening conditions and support public causes. It advocates local stations, demonstrations, and a NSW division of the Australian Listeners League with a 2/6 annual subscription and fund retention for communal usage.
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Mustrula
Nimniber
Wea
Actit Furaniate
Relu
Trou 4
Tague
Australian Listeners League
New South Wales
Theay Hon
Etary
Syd Hon
Debasing the Franchise in NSW and Queensland Politics
The text argues that a reform bill would undermine franchise rights, shifting toward fewer voters controlling parliament. It cites Labour and Liberal lines, noting fears of minority rule, with mentions of specific districts and figures, and critiques of proposed appointments and electoral changes affecting adult suffrage and proportional representation.
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Nsw
Eitson
Queensland
Labes
Hadley
Treadom
Sydney Jonene
Dili
England
New England
McLelans
Labor Vous
Aul
Main
Thase
Saari Me Lelland
Isfranchise Hiei Sap- Darives TF
Red Cross Drives Tuberculosis Appeal Meetings
Two large Red Cross appeal meetings in Australia signal strong support for the Tuberculosis work. Lucy Stonehaven and Lady de Chair spoke on peace time aims, with the Australia Day collection reaching £640,000. Mayor’s rooms hosted a crowded session led by Russell Sinclair, announcing a city stall and a lead organizer, Mr P. F. de Groot, to direct volunteers at B84 George Street.
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Red Cross
Lucy Stonehaven
Australian Red Cross Society
Lady de Chair
N.S. W
Australia
League of Nations
Judge Cohen
Pugh
Russell Sinclair
Toma Suo
PF. B. de Groot
de Groot
Local court hears pleas amid town shock and odd charges
The Quirindi Advocate reports a local hearing where suspects faced odd accusations tied to drink and transport of paraphernalia. A man named Wong was linked to a D Tockfellow alias claim while others faced minor incidents and a disrupted gathering near Bathurst.
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Wong
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