State law dept denies mercy crowns justice in Teatre case
The State law department contests that mercy outweighs law as it drives William H. Teatre, a Stawell motor truck driver, to Sunshine show cause why he should not be jailed for a £5 fine under the Motor Car Act. Teatre, frail and penniless, testified he earns £2 weekly and rents for 18 shillings, offering £1 in instalments refused by the Clerk of Petty Sessions. The P.M. questioned why money cannot be collected, noting the State Savings Bank model. Teatre offered 10 shillings now and 2 shillings 6p weekly, but the request was deemed insufficient, setting an instalment plan of 10 shillings immediate and 7 shillings 6p fortnightly. The piece then shifts to a lament on Irish political strife, recounting Sinn Fein and Fianna protests, Ulster clashes, and even a tale of harmonious drum offerings, concluding with pacifist sentiment amid historical tension.
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State Law Department
William H. Teatre
Stawall
Sunshine
Testra
Haggard
T. B Wade
Petty Sessions
Stawell
State Seyvige Bank
Testro
Teatro
Sinn Fein
County Tyrone
Orangemen
Derry
Ulster
Ireland
Gentlemen at War and Feats of Sportsmanship
An essay recalls wartime moments of shared restraint and courtesy between enemies. It cites Japanese and Chinese demands for price cuts, English officers who forbade fraternising, Christmas Day truces, and historic acts where belligerents aided each other while maintaining opposing views.
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Sexona
Calitaly
Australian Defence At A N A Conference In Melbourne
The Morn ington A N A conference appears reluctant to back a defence system on sound bases. Mr H V Drew urged preparedness but faced weak support as delegates viewed strong navy and army as potentially serving outside powers. The discussion touched on Belgium France and Britain prior to the war and raised concerns over foreign influence on Australia’s security.
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Australia
A.N.A
Mornington
H. V Drew
Albert Park
Messrs. Staples
Wise
Belgium
Germany
Oldiers
France
Britain
Draw
Australis
John Greig Latham
Latham
Australia House
London
War as a duty to honor and nation
The excerpt argues that war is not merely justifiable but imperative for honorable men and nations when peace would require sacrificing conscience or national welfare, noting Australians and referencing Roosevelt. It suggests a stance that war may be necessary despite distaste.
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Roosevelt
Costly Overseas Delegations and Taxpayer Burden
A critical note on lavish overseas trips by Australian leaders including John Latham. The piece cites costs totaled at £6,163 for Latham and entourage, contrasted with unemployment and dole relief needs. It argues such trips are funded by taxpayers while many citizens suffer joblessness and hardship.
Street Cleansing and Faulty Pipes Campaign Notes
Dr Dedrick advocates strict channel cleansing and pipe fixes to curb disease risk. Health Inspector Thorpe reports contract noncompliance with weekly sweeps. council backs assigning days for sweeping and enforcing penalties on households with faulty waste pipes. The engineer and inspector to arrange implementation and enforcement.
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A. E. Dedrick
Tha
Dedrick
L. E. Thorpe
Derrick
Coolamon Street
Pennell
Club Soccer Match and Social at Sunshine Club
The Club played Footscray Thistles Monday with promising play from W Goldaworthy outside right and J Campbell centre forward. Stan Owens appears set for a strong season. Tomorrow Caledonians visit for another good game. The club held its first social of the season at Masonic Hall with about 120 couples enjoying a gratis band by Snowy James. The Monte Carlo dance featured Miss Wooley and partner. D Donald and A Dram den shone in two solo acts. President Campbell thanked attendees as the evening closed with Auld Lang Syne at 11 80.
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Footscray Thistles
W. Goldaworthy
J. Campbell
Stan Owens
Caledonians
Sunshine
Masonic Hall
Snowy James
Monte Carlo
D. Donald
A. Dramden
Campbell
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Stany
Europe
James Scullin
Niemeyer
Joseph A. Lyons
E. J. Ward
Lang-Labor
East Sydney
Granville Ryrie
W. C. Duffy
Sheddén
C. W. Fabre
H. A. Standish
Typint
Dow
Lex
Lyons
Tieneya
Dole
Right Honorable
McDonald
Cr. Drayton
Cr. Dedrisle
Miss Kirby
School of Dancing
Sunshine Theatre
Beryl McGrath
Hampshire
Studenta
Miss Gillies
Durham Road
Peper Patteras
Ander
E. Pouliot
Westvale
Morris Street, Sunshine
Euthantes Pres
Penbell
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