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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 09, 1929
Page
6
Hands and hearts went across the sea to New Zealand and its million and a half people on Dominion Day. September Australia is linked to the empire and shared celebration highlights in a period tone reflecting common bonds across the Commonwealth.
The September Geneva Conference will mark a high point as many nations sign the Kellogg anti war pact and accept the optional clause in the world court statutes, pledging to settle disputes peacefully. A Universal Religious Peace Conference next year at Geneva seeks to mobilize religious forces to stop war and advance international justice and goodwill.
Cinema industry pledges big funds to oppose the Nationalist Government over an amusement tax on gross takings. Bruce says tax targets gross, not tickets, while theatres warn closures. Critics liken move to petrol tax battles and accuse independents of bluffing to topple the government.
Froebel and Madame Montessori show happiness fuels growth of strong bodies sharp minds and compassionate hearts in young children, noting a striking instance of how joy shapes school life and development.
The piece argues for better wage parity between professionals and industrial workers and urges women to enter Parliament independent of party. It critiques reliance on party machines and stresses that women and men must participate in government for Australia’s benefit.
A medical ethics view argues that morals matter to medicine and that continence aligns with health. Prophylaxis cannot safe-guard promiscuity and increased disease. education should promote a single standard for both sexes, emphasizing self control and full sex knowledge from childhood.
Alderman Jolly of Brisbane says the educated pulpit is essential for church leadership and that the modern clergyman should be a scholar friend psychologist and scientist. He asserts the Christian ministry is the noblest profession in the world and notes a Catholic priest claimed the priesthood is the noblest vocation.
Next week's Newarksh A. and P. Society show urges prompt entries to aid officials and complete preparations. Members are asked to enter early, avoid Saturday or Monday delays, and help with the books and canvassing. Working-bee updates include sheep-pens, renovated ticket offices, and a new turnstile donated by J. Mortimer.
Estimates given for house painting with labor and materials priced from twelve pounds overall and from one pound per room for labor and materials. Includes details on painting scope and cost guidance.
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