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Referenda Referendum Critique Warns Against Conscription
A letter from Sydney Smiths of Wellington Street argues against state conscription measures. It accuses voters of ignorance and apathy, claims the press withholds facts, and appeals to patriotism to reject compulsory service as a betrayal of Australian democracy and equal rights. The piece urges self denial and public duty aligned with democratic principles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burry
Mide
Fife
Hughes
Sydney Smiths
Wellington-street
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