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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 14, 1938
Page
5
A Shire Benevolent Society Acknowledgment Letter
A Braybrook Ladies' Benevolent Society note praises its charity work and the president Mrs J L Dobson's recent Peace Commission appointment. The writer urges the paper to create a Helping Hand Fund and invites contributions from all community sectors to support ongoing aid to poor families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shire of Braybrook Ladies’ Benevolent Society
Mra
J. L. Dobson
Commission of the Peace
Diggers Mite Appeal Seeks Contributions
Readers are urged to send donations to the Digger's Mite fund with a note for acknowledgment. The editor confirms postal receipts for gifts and expresses hope that more generous donors will respond to the deserving cause.
National Insurance debate stirs MPs over repeal aims
A letter braced demand for repeal of the National Health and Pensions Insurance Act unsettles Parliament. Mr Drakeford and Mr Casey report receiving protest circulars, while the Government ignores the letters. The writer warns electors must hold MPs to their wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drakeford
Maribyr. Kong
Casey
Corio
Frankenstein’s Secret Life and The Creator’s Dilemma
To the Editor. Sir. Mrs. Shelley, wife of the poet, wrote Frankenstein. A professor discovers life’s secret and creates a man of splendid physique. The story hinges round the ethical questions and consequences.
Franks and satire in Canberra politics cited in 1938 letter
A Melbourne letter from Flemington dated 10/10/38 rails at the National Health and Pensions Insurance Act and class legislation. The writer likens the act to Frankenstein as a warning about disintegrating elements in democracy and notes possible electoral consequences for Corio and R. G. Casey. The piece closes with a Kipling reference and a plea for democracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tcn
Canberra
National Health and Pensions Insurance
R. G. Casey
Frankenstein
Corio
Kipling
Aristophanes
Drakeford Discusses National Insurance Backlash
Mr Drakeford cites widespread constituent protests over the National Health and Pensions Insurance Act. He questions repeal and referendum calls, while Treasurer Casey says circular protests will not prompt government action and electors should note the government’s stance.
Sunshine Progress At The Gateway Of The Metropolis
The article extols Sunshine as an outer suburb thriving with factories and steady industrial advancement. It highlights well built homes, strict by laws, and attractive gardens and street improvements that bolster Sunshine’s standing beside larger cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine
Overseas Xmas Mail Closing Times Announced by Post Office
The Deputy Director of Posts and Telegraphs, Mr. R. N. Partington, lists closing times for overseas Christmas mail at Melbourne General Post Office. The notice covers destinations including the United States, Canada, Hong Kong, Egypt, Japan, India, New Zealand and more with specific parcel and letter cutoffs in November and December 1938.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poat and Telegraph
R. N. Partington
Xmas
General Post
Spencer Street
Melbourne
United States of America
Vancouver
South Africa
Malaya
Canada
Hong Kong
China
Egypt
Japan
Cook Ishida
Tonga
Philippine
Ceylon
Hawaii
Samoa
Fiji
Papua
New Guinea
Dee
New Zealand
Lord Howe Island
Norfolk Island
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R. B. Penn
J. M. Burke
Durham Rd
Erguson
Verdon
Ivaametown
Sydney Road
Brunswick
Wiain Rd
Upwey
Balgrave
National Insurance
E. M. Young
Gunnedah Street
Oy Digens
Hampshire Road
H. Doherty
Flemington
MR. Drakeford
A. 8S
Maribyrnong
Lyons-Page
Commonwealth
House of Representatives
Mr. Casey
Progressive
Adve
F. Horsfall
Barkly Street
Footscray
Electrical Contractors
Ring Footscray
D.B. Wests
Scovell & Spurling Quality Tailors
Barkly Streets
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