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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 01, 1940
Page
2
A reader argues the war should be financed by Commonwealth Bank credit loans free of interest rather than private bank loans and taxation. He cites 1938-39 tax figures and claims interest costs burden the public, urging credits to boost living standards and reduce debt finance grip.
A reader recalls Federation days when New South Wales blocked abolition of State Parliaments. NSW, with population around 34 millions, pushed ten conditions including securing state-house tenure and the federal capital position with a cutoff not near Sydney. The episode, labeled The Braddon Blot, is noted as a historic influence on the nation from sea to sea.
A reader condemns employer actions affecting workers including wage cuts and collection schemes. She recalls promises to returning Diggers and criticizes deductions under parliamentary authority, highlighting hardship from reduced pay and ongoing discontent among families reliant on minimal earnings.
A reader proposes using a Comforts Fund to allow wealthy supporters to name their gifts and have a weekly profit share. The plan aims to fund troops’ comforts during the war, while preserving the perceived luxury of the well off. The letter references wartime profits and expresses hope for future changes in who holds influence.
The letter denounces a penny per week donation to the Australian Comforts Fund as a petty obstruction to war effort. It criticizes Trades Hall adherents and a union shop steward for organizing objections while noting signatures collected and threats of job loss for signing. The piece portrays the community debate during wartime.
A letter from T. D. Keating objects to wartime penny a week comforts, stating opposition "on principle" and warning that any man who goes to fight will get none. The writer signs as T. D. Keating.
In Footscray Sunshine district scouts contest the first intertroop event held at Sunshine with Footscray teams leading the shield. Individual and relay results across age groups 12 to open are listed, with winners to represent the district at City Baths Melbourne on March 9. A Sunshine Swimming Club carnival follows this Saturday featuring a 50 yards scout race for ages 12 to 17.
The Albion Progress Association met Tuesday with modest attendance but active discussion. The report notes decreased membership yet assets about £420 and outlines plans for a public hall only with strong local support. officers were elected including President J C B Whiting and Treasurer A Allen. continued efforts seek a stopping place at Adelaide Street and favorable official consideration.
The article notes a discussion item on reforming the committee as provided in the original constitution. It invites all new and old members to attend the next meeting to keep the association a live and active body serving the district's interests.
February activities list many knitted garments by named workers and a donation tally. Red Cross Emergency Service previews March cooking classes in Shire Hall and first aid enrolments, with a fete planned at Sunshine Gardens to raise funds, plus a secondhand goods sale at Mrs W R McKay’s home for the Red Cross and Australian Comforts Fund.
The Braybrook Shire swimming carnival on March 2 at the pool features school teams competing for a club shield. Over 60 children learned to swim in a recent learn to swim campaign with 40 earning Herald certificates. The program includes Sunshine Band selections, club races, a duck race, cork scramble, novelty diving, and trophy presentations by Dr Lowe and Mr W. R. McKay.
A terse scene shows a landlord observing writing on a wall while a barber slows, leaving a customer frustrated. The customer complains and a playful demand to hold the razor is paired with a joking warning to waggle the head at Test.
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