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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 30, 1929
Page
6
The passage argues for a forward looking adjustment of society and individual life after World War I. It laments habit over pioneer spirit and urges adopting a wartime boldness to redefine reality, discard the debris of war, and pursue a more splendid, purposeful life beyond mere forms.
The President-elect of the University of Chicago criticizes fixating doctrine in education and argues higher learning should unsettle minds, widen horizons, and teach students to think for themselves. The Christian Century weighs in, suggesting religion should liberate minds, not constrain them. Readers are urged to discuss with local pastors.
A civic editorial urges Australians to stop waiting for governments and laws to fix problems. It argues individuals must act locally, reform governing habits, and support a youthful, united party to replace division. It contrasts China’s naval spending with Iceland’s developmental loan use. It calls for practical, idealistic reform and shows leaders Windeyer Bruce and Page as potential builders of a new movement.
The League of Nations plans early 1930 creation of two small committees from concerned countries to study whale protection after a report by the Economic Committee urging urgent international action. Telegrams note an influx of whalers to New Zealand en route to Ross Sea and anticipated heavy slaughter. The Norvegia expedition organizer cites Sir Douglas Mawson and hopes for Commonwealth support.
The article argues that there is not a global anti cleverness campaign but a growing view that society can overvalue cleverness. It cites Selfridge in London and suggests exams reward cleverness over character, noting schoolboy rewards align with exam success and may distort priorities.
Schoolboys and undergraduates prize cleverness while time proves character. Chinese officials require good conduct and trustworthiness in administration. Selfridge staff note exams exist but time reveals sincerity loyalty courage enthusiasm and perseverance, guiding promotion. Who said God chooses friends for willingness, not cleverness?
A German scientist reports that lighter clothing on women yields cooler, drier conditions than men's heavier garments. He claims tropical exposure drives men to climate risks due to their attire, while women's lighter dress lowers temperature by about ten degrees and humidity by nearly half, influencing behavior and health.
The text argues that merchants should advertise faithfully and print helpful announcements to aid their trade. It warns that serious competition comes from large city retailers with mail order catalogs and catalogs.
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