Abolition of State Parliaments in Australia debated
In the Advocate letter to the editor Australians are urged to defend federation and resist abolishing state parliaments. The writer argues for a revised federal system with empowered central government and autonomous units, warning against a whispering campaign for federation loss and urging constitutional convention and public discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federation of Nations
Australia
Russia
Germany
Italy
British Commonwealth of Nations
Commonwealth
America
A View on Work, Wages, and Welfare in Hard Times
The piece argues workers must feed and care for their labor and dignity like a horse used for farming. It critiques wage cuts during holidays, warns against neglecting families, and chides political parties for inaction on protections, training, and child endowment amid economic strain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sp.c.da
Federal Labor Party
Ibor
Altho
Mer Youra and Doreen Weigh Scales in Silent Encounter
A cryptic scene centers on Doreen arriving with scales to weigh Mer Youra as tension simmers without any effort to intervene or save the moment. The dialogue hints at fate and choice in a restrained, stark exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doreen
Mer
Youra
Ajax
Sunshine Lacrosse Club Begins Training For 1940 Season
Sunshine Lacrosse Club starts training for the 1940 season after a strong 1939 year. Secretary L Mulkearns reports a successful season with a solid financial position thanks to the ladies committee. The club aims to field two teams despite military mobilization, thanks new players, and invites locals to attend and support on the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Lacrosse
L. Mulkearns
Sunshine
C. Gibbs
Felson
Ike
Obituary notice for Albert Dean deceased local carpenter
The death occurred Monday at his residence Durham Road Sunshine Albert Dean a carpenter employed by H V McKay Pty Ltd and made trips to Argentina He leaves a widow and three children The funeral was Wednesday to Footscray Cemetery with wreaths from H V Harris Pty Ltd colleagues The Rev G L Perry conducted services and Nelson Brothers managed arrangements
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Durham Road
Sunshine
Albert Dean
Turpenter
H. V. McKay Pty. Ltd
Footacray
Department of
H. V. Y . Harris Pty. Ltd
G. L. Perry
Anglican Church
Nelson Brothers
Mrs Ethel Henneberry Dies at 42 After Illness
Mrs Ethel May Henneberry of 9 Tyler Street Sunshine died at a local private hospital after a long illness. She was 42, widow of Chris Henneberry and daughter of Mrs Ethel and the late Mr John Woodman, sister of Mrs C Blight, Mrs W Gray, and Jack Woodman. Funeral held Monday at Footscray Cemetery. Nelson Bros. directed burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel May Henneberry
Chris Henneberry
Tyler Street
Sunshine
Ethel
John Woodman
C. Blight
W. Gray
Jack Woodman
Footscray
Nelson Bros
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MR Albert Dean
Ethel Henneberry
Millinery
E. M. Judd
Glen Galla
L. A. Fairbairn
James Hall and Sons
J. Geoffrey Hall
Lombard Buildings
Queen ST
Melbourne
Mr Hall
Sunshine Technical
Science
Town Hall
Paisley Street
Justj
Telephone Festerny
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