Banking power and democracy debated in Vic parliament
A Vic MLA cites Britannica and quotations from Jefferson, McKenna, and Gladstone arguing bank credit shapes politics and that issuing power should rest with the people, not banks. Extracts from Hansard accompany the discussion on finance and constitutional change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mee
Vicyt
Parit
Tae Oeeeen
Pilins
Hullins
States of America
Thomas Jefferson
Great Britain
Reginald McKenna
Exchequer
Midland Bank
England
Midland Bar
Old Country
William Ewart Gladstone
Stamp Out a Jap Campaign Song Echoes Wartime Pledges
A wartime sheet prints a propaganda ditty urging citizens to stamp out the enemy in support of Patriotic Funds. The verses mix recruitment lyrics with anti Japanese sentiment and a glossary of satirical character definitions.
Keilor Shire Councillor Criticized Over Rate Plans
A letter from "DEMOCRAT" of Sydenham surveys Keilor Shire Council meetings criticizing Dr. A Dickson for proposing a rate increase despite a 11,000 pound credit. The writer accuses him of inconsistency over rural vs built up area fares, opposes a drome site shift and supports Dr. Parsons in a 500 pound austerity loan investment. The letter defends council unity and loyalty to Australian democracy amid wartime strain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keilor
A. Dickson
Dr. Dickson
Maribyrnong
Tullamarine
Dickson
Essendon
Dickxon
Maribyrpong
Dr. Hughes
Broadmeadows
Hughes
Gr. Dickson
W. Parsons
Oteo
Australia
Local Angling Club Restocks Deep Creek With Young Trout
Anglers assisted by U S forces restock streams including Deep Creek with young trout at Darrawell Mickelham and Wild wool. Hatcheries closed during war and droughts strain spawning while cormorants deplete native fish. Private re stocking via trout pool forms to aid anglers as Jamieson Howqua floods affect fishage and nearby waters yield notable catches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deep Creek
U.S.A
Darrawell
Mickelham
Wildwool
Fisheries Dept
Jamieson
Howqua
Eildon
Lerdeberg
Bacchus Marsh
Geo. Green
O'Laughlan
Old maids and new loves and a Sing Sing release
A saying defines an old maid as a girl who has made a miss of things. It notes that a new affair can help forget an old love. It also mentions a prisoner released from Sing Sing for acting well and muses whether the rule could apply both ways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sing Sing
Allmumber
The
Stregoera
Great Britain Likely Winner In 1942 Melbourne Cup
A turf column forecasts Great Britain as the likely champion in Australia’s Melbourne Cup with Dark Felt as a strong second. It notes weights, rivals such as Tranquil Star and Skipton, and names Dark Felt, Gusher, Pandect, Spearmain, Mercury Bay, and Pandect among potential contenders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Melbourne
Exon
Hall Mark
Australia
Gusher
Dark Felt
Skipton
Bon of Aurous
Wilson and Co
Lord Cardigan
Peter Pan
Scroll of Turf Fame
Spearmain
Ercury Bay
Pandect
Dark
Amazed
Grain Trader
Mercury Bay
Tranquil Star
Pandini
Tufts of Turf Ad Predicts Melbourne Cup Winners
The clipping notes Melbourne Cup history with saddle cloth numbers six and seven. future selections include No. 7 for Wilson, No. 4 for Makal, and several others such as 1 13 19 carrying four wins. It hints at Percy’s outs and a later day for Bill amid racehorse chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Ally Makal
Tita
Pone
Mercury Bay
Can He Do It A British Horse Seeks Triple Crown Feat
A horse named Patrobas aims for a rare feat as it seeks wins in the Guineas Derby and Melbourne Cup within a year. The upcoming race tests Britain’s chance to complete the hat trick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrobas
Great Britain
Man Without A Vice and The Star Simon Interference
A public property wager of about two thousand pounds at Star Simon in the Valley on November 7 ended with an order to stand down. The story includes a Greek restaurant job scam and a quip about optimism versus pessimism along with a note to correspondents to send copy early in the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star Simon
the Valley
Badger
Nera
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Marin
Quentin Reynold
Quentin Reynouds
Reamson
Quentin Reynolds
Agnes E. Hyett
Sunshine
Sydenham
L.eb
Holden
Hampshire Road
Swoshine
PURA
Sunshine and District
U.F.S. Dispensary
Sun Crescent
L. McDuff
John Downing
Pambo
Adam L. Gordon
Percy
Bill
Ernest Q. Jackson
Williamstown
Gross
W. & C. Gross Wes
Hampsitire Road
the Junction Joinery and Timber Mills Pty. Ltd
Geelong Road
Footscray
Geo. Gordon & Son
Barkly Street
Footsc
Ray
M.A.H.P
French Street Footscray
Paisley Street
Cline
Hubby
Cash and Carry Grocery
J. W. Eee
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