Population debate and the case for individual responsibility
The article questions population growth theories arguing that security and decent living conditions reduce births. It cites Norway Sweden and Denmark as examples of stable populations with strong social safety nets, and critiques state incentives and war as weak motivators. It contends machinery may lessen work, asks if a smaller world population could be happier, and stresses personal choice over collective pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
William Morris Hughes
Dole
Norway
Sweden
Denmark
Italy
Germany
Referendum Count Ends With Yes Loss For Western Australia
Final voting figures show the Federal Powers Referendum defeated in Western Australia with 130711 Yes and 121608 No votes as early counts indicated No leading Swan Division and service votes favoring Yes. Next week Toodyay hosts the grand annual Catholic Ball while a children’s event follows. Visitors note town disrepair and showground neglect. Opticians Landman and Pank plan visits to Bolgart and Calingiri on September 13. First Anglican service at Mumberkine held recently. services set for fourth Sunday monthly. The Referendum outcome is celebrated as saving WA from Eastern States excess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.A
Swan
Toodyay
Members meeting on September 12 at 8 30 pm
A meeting of members and intending members will be held in the Lesser Hall on Tuesday evening September 12 at 8 30 p.m. Business includes election of office bearers. General remarks. T. B. Coffey, Hon. Sec.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. B. Coffey
In Memoriam Keith Robinson Killed 1942
In loving memory of Keith Robinson killed September 1 1942 inserted by friends Ivy Smith Jim Norman A I F Dassie Alex POW and Ida with lasting affection.
Mrs N Stevens In Hospital In Northam
The friends of Mrs. N Stevens regret to learn she is presently an inmate at Northam Hospital. Revisiting friends in Toodyay over the weekend were Mr and Mrs T F Christie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toodyay
T. F. Christie
Eastern Goldfields Machinery opens Northam service district
The Eastern Goldfields Machinery Company through refrigeration engineer Wittingham has opened a Northam district in Arcade Buildings for servicing and overhauling commercial refrigerators. He will inaugurate a regular Northam to Merredin service via the Lower and Upper Loop Lines, contact Northam Hotel 41.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. WullittincHam
Eastern Goldfields Machinery Company
Northam
Wittingham
Merredin
Freemason's beat Victoria Team in third dart match
The Freemasons defeated Victoria in a Friday night match at the Middle hotel with scores 8 5 2. Coffee and supper were donated for Red Cross, raffles raised about £2, and thanks from players were given to Mr and Mrs Geo Singleton. Next game pits Freemasons against Toodyay Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Geo. Singleton
Red Cross
Singleton
W. W. Howie
Freemason's
Toodyay Club
War Threat Shapes Parental View On Birth and Security
A reflective piece questions if mothers would bring children into a world of war. It asks whether fear of conflict drives social decline and whether true security is international rather than domestic. The writer suggests sparking a public debate on attitudes toward freedom from war.
Newcastle and York Football Match Protest and Aftermath
An 40 year old report details a rough Newcastle versus York football match on a local ground. Umpire suspensions, ground disturbances, and a disputed final score of Newcastle 3 4 to York 2 8 behinds preceded a protest by York over eligibility, umpiring, and a disputed goal. The Eastern Djsers Association meeting in North held the protest but rejected it, with York’s club appealing the decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newcastle
York
O'Mara
E. Clarke
Toodyay
Eastern di Jsers Association
North
F. McCarthy
J. Marwick
York Club
Courtesy in Business Reflects Old Supply Demand Law
The passage argues that courtesy in business has faded as markets tighten. It links politeness to the classic law of supply and demand, noting scarce goods create a seller's market and courteous behavior is rarely valued now.
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Toodyay Pharmacy
Ray
Lucas’ Pictures
M-G-M
Judy Garland
Gene Kelly
Martha Eggerth
George Murphy
Ben Blue
Donald Duck
THE
Town Hall
For
Toodyay Cash Stores Ltd
Buters
Texas J Company Ltd
Penh Wigmores Ltd
Hot Point Radios
Goldsbrough, Mort & Co. Ltd
Mercantile Mutual Insurance Co. Ltd
Northam Machinery Company
Fitzgerald St
A. J. Wright
Freemasons' Hotel
Strigt
R. J. Spencer P.O. Box
Tooday
Cash
Northam Auction Mart
W. M. Ferguson
United Press Ltd
Catholic Ball
Toodyay Town Hall
Phccu Orchestra
Music Everywhere
Lloyd’s Newsagency
the Goodpay Herald
Pusi
General News
Messrs. Landman & Pank
W.A.) Ltd
Opticians
Bolgart
Calvigiri
Mumberkine
J. L. Ford
Mext
Calingiri
Miss Haines
Laubman & Pank (W.A.) Ltd. Opticians
Foy’s Optical
Oddfellow
L.A
Wendouree Tea Rooms
Tel
H. W. Hillbrick & Sons
Toodyay Bakers and Pastrycooks
Jager’s Stores
the Shell CO. OF Australia Ltd
International Harvester CO. OF
Aust
Dalcety & CO. Ltd
National Mutual Life Association OF Aust .Ltd
Shell Oils
P.O. Box
Victoria Hotel
Mr. G. Singleton
Toodyay & Box
Freemasons’ Hotel
E. Wing
W. C. Ellery
Rail
Miss E. Cornish
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