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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 13, 1940
Page
7
St Mark's Church Auxiliary arranged a Sept 21 dance in the Masonic Hall to support the Ramsar bazaar. The evening will feature Monte Carlo games and a delightful supper provided by a group of ladies.
Ladies' Guild plans a meeting on Tuesday September 11 at 2 30 pm hosted by Mrs J Gray. Speaker is Mr Allan. Cordial invitation extended to all district ladies to attend.
In a parliamentary exchange Mr Mullens M L A declares Australia a democracy in name only and presses to restore Labor to power in both Houses to genuine democracy. The remarks point to overseas aid support and full use of resources and manpower.
Readers recall Menzies at Sydney and Melbourne meetings arguing for a 20 million loan and wartime unity while critics accuse him of arrogance and showmanship. The piece contrasts his forceful Sydney rhetoric with a calmer Melbourne tone and warns of Nazi threats to Australia’s democracy and labor rights.
A letter from William Ager in Yamba urges consolidating community energy to support Treasurer Percy Spender, promising improved efficiency without increasing public debt or taxes. He argues it can be done in six months and asks why not proceed.
St Albans Progress Association members report a well attended annual meeting with new officers including President Mr Cox and Secretaries A Clarke and A Dickson. The group discusses road naming, tree planting, water extensions, fire hydrants, unemployment tax relief, and a charity collection. A separate Mothers Club event awards prizes to Mrs Honey, Mrs Stevens, and Mrs Stevens again.
The twelfth annual meeting chaired by Dr A Lowe heard from Dr Elizabeth Bleuxhby and Cr G Dobson. The society reported receipts of £107 0 2 and expenditure £31 4 6, aiding 25 families and 64 children. New officers include Mrs Marchant as vice president, with new members Mrs Gilbert and Mrs Barrett.
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