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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 08, 1940
Page
7
A reader responds to a March 1 article debating pay cuts and worker rights. The letter argues workers should manage their own pay envelopes and criticizes references to political positions and union influence. The writer notes support for Labor and mentions the National Insurance scheme as part of government policy.
A letter to the editor defends Keating against a boycott of the National Register and criticizes overseas correspondents. The writer accuses a Shellharbour reporter of taunting workers to gain signatures and mocks opponents who disagree with Keating’s stance on national security and labor.
A reader denounces T JD Keating and the proposed central Comforts Fund. He argues administrative costs and lack of direct benefits to soldiers, urges each district to fund and send parcels locally, citing two years of wartime service. He dismisses the central fund as publicity-driven.
A reader compares hardships from compulsory contributions to the Comforts Fund with wealthy bankers, noting workers in Britain face rising prices and low wages while some Australians earn vast sums. The letter argues the gap between rich and poor remains wide and critical of how funds are raised.
Electors in the Bulla Dalhousie district are urged to support J W Milligan the endorsed Country Party candidate in the upcoming poll on the 16th. Milligan a farmer from the electorate has long prepared to serve his fellow electors with wartime service in France and India followed by academic study in economics at Melbourne University and extensive travel.
A lengthy appeal promotes Milligan as ideal representative for Bulla-Dalhousie electorate. It cites travel experience from Murray to the sea, local St Albans service, and aims including decentralising contracts, soil erosion action, better producer prices, water conservation, railway leave with pay, teachers tribunal, mental hygiene institutions, bush fire brigade support, and institutes. March 16 election urged with pledge to sustain democratic government in Victoria.
The Sunshine Cycling Club held a race last Saturday with large entry. Early leaders included R Holloway and G Dickson with H Fell. Final sprint saw K O Brien win ahead of G Hoskins J Wheeler and R Holloway. fastest time recorded by H Fell.
The Cricket Association outlined final arrangements for this year’s Easter tour at a Monday meeting. The team will depart Sunshine on Good Friday to Alexandra for lunch and then travel with the Alexandra Association for cricket, a launch trip to Eildon Weir, duck shooting, hospital sports, and dances. Mr Geo Kirby cannot accept management, with Mr E King taking the role and Mr Pat Dalling to assist.
The article lists team members T Young as captain and Bob Buttimer as vice captain with J Smith KR Williams R Emery A Cary M Haxby D Harry B Fields J Fraser KE Clayton Ro Murphy. Umpires Mesars Tom O Toole and Mark Shade will be present. All players must be at the theatre hall next Monday evening.
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