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Labor crisis and wartime conscription debate in Australia
The piece discusses the Federal Labour Government facing a historic crisis over conscription, noting splits during 1917 and current tensions as American and Australian forces engage in the Solomon Islands and New Guinea campaigns. It mentions Prime Minister Curtin facing a January 4 deadline and possible party divisions, with Beasley and Dr. Byatt and pressures from Labor factions. In Manilla, the Hospital Board reports gifts from local residents and groups, praising the Women's Auxiliary and Rural School, with letters of appreciation to be sent.
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Labour
Lalor
W. M. Hughes
Anti-Labour Party
Nationalists
Australia
Solomon Islands
Middle East
New Guinea
Curtin
Beasley
Dr. Byatt
Strtct
Manilly
King
Metron
Nix
Coulton
TVA
Womens Radio’ Club
L. Bowmen
T. Bowman
G. Bowman
Mies M. Moore
Urquhart
B. M. Jackson
Red Cross Party
Women Hospital
A. V) Dowe
Sean
Womens Auxiliary
Niga
Manilla Rural School