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GENERAL
BILL SEEKS CHANGES G- Men Guard
IN TREATMENT
New Methods With Mental Cases And Children
Power to send persons convicted of criminal offences to in- stitutions rather than prison is given courts of competent juris- diction by a bill brought before the Legislative Assembly in Mel- boure by the Chief Secretary (Mr. Balley).
If it becomes law, the measure also will give the Chief Secretary authority to transfer to an appropriate institution any person imprisoned or detained in gaol or reformatory.
Opening the second reading de-
bate on
the bill, Mr. Balley said
that the time spent by criminals MINER KILLED
in institutions would not be de- ducted from prison sentences un- less the Director of Mental Hyglene or the superintendent of
IN FALL
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Slipping on the Iron step at
Duff Cooper
NEW YORK, Oct. 25-Ace detec- tives met Mr. Du Cooper, former First Lord of the Admiralty, when he arrived here today, to guard him from possible Nazi attacks.
A twenty-four-hour guard is |ing maintained at his hotel.
SIR ALEXANDER GODLEY'S LIFE
"Life of an Irish Solder.” Be- miniscences of Gen. Sir Alexander Godley, G.C‚B, `K.CM.G. (John Murray, 12s. 6d.)
*Life of an Irish Soldier" is book of reminiscences It is benaither a book of history, nor does it claim to be a literary achieve- ment.
Mr. Duff Cooper, who is accom- panied by his wife, is in the U.S. for a lecture tour.
Selma Warlick, Mr. Duff Coopers American lecture agent, said: "All detalls of his sailing were kept secret for fear the ship should be- come a target for U-boat attacks.
Mr. Duff Cooper stated: "I am certain revolution will break out in Germany. This time revolt will come from the Right
It is simply the life story of a great gentleman who had the great good luck to serve his King and country as a soldier for more than fifty years. Being a man of ambition who took his profession seriously, which could not always be said of a British soldier Afty years ago, he had a splendid career, and what he does not know about the life of a soldier is not worth knowing,
the institution directed that it the plate of the New Chum Syn- EXTRA PAYMENTS the service of his country. "Join
should.
We
cline mine at 1020 ft. west, after stepping out of the cage to start
The bli further provided that children brought before a chil-work. James Barrett, 35. married, dren's court and liable to be com-!
of Violet Street. Bendigo, fell 205 mitted to reformatory or the
ft. to the water level. His body Children's Welfare Department:
was recovered at 11.15 p.m. might be sent to an Institution on production of a certificate from an approved psychiatrist,
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FOR WRESTLERS
Stadiums Ltd. have agreed to additions to wrestling guarantees totalling £510 to retain Fraley, Meehan and Kirchmeyer, three American heavyweights. In Aus- comtralia until the season ends late in
November.
Barrett, a contractor in the mine. with three other miners, travelled in the cage in the western partment
CONTROL OF CHILDREN Outlining the Government's work to provide homes for mentally de- Barrett, who was the first to aclent and backward children, Mr. step out, was about to walk across Bailey pointed out that a number to the eastern side of the plate to of Institutions had recently been the travelling way in order to established. In certain instar.ces.reach the opposite side of the however, children receiving treat- shaft. ment were held only with the con- sent of parents.
Fraley is to get £150. on top of his original guarantees for three more bouts.
Fraley drew twice in Melbourne with Dean Detton and beat Wolf in Sydney early this week.
Kirchmeyer, a glant Dutch-
Be had made only one step when his feet shot from under him and American, will out-weigh Fraley by compart-in stone and, on his draw with Steele in Sydney recently, will give Fraley a hard bout.
Authorities had no legal power he fell into the open
of control. Should children escape ment. could not be recovered. although Interest as well as that of the com-
or be withdarwn by parents they
their detention would be in their
munity. This state or affairs would be changed by the bill.
MORE INSTITUTIONS
in it provision was made for the voluntary reception on medical certification into institutions of: mentally defective or retarded" chidren. but also for the compul- sory committal upon medical cer- tlication and an, order of two jus- tices.
Before the bill was proclatm- ed. Mr. Bailey said, a number of additional institutions would
ve to be established, and staffs appointed.
It was necessary, however, for the Government to have the power to commit and retain patients be- fore setting up the institutions.
The debate was adjourned.
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In peace, and war, in English garrisons and garrisons all over the Empire, he spent his life in
the Army and see the world" has Indeed become true in Sir Alexan- der's case, and that he has seen the world with an impressionable and
open mind is shown all through his book.
RICH LIFK
One cannot help feeling, while reading this book, that Sir Alexan- !der's life was a rich one, both in Work and pleasure. His profes- iparently been free from great spr
sional and private life have up-
rows, and the author seems to be the friendship of many, has never a man who, although he enjoys
had a single enemy.
One or two lessons can be learn-
ed from his book First of all, that the tendency in this country to belittle the efficiency of our Employees roing on shift
Army is not based on fact, and it stopped work, with the (x- Eddie Scarf, the. Olympic and shows to the future officer that ception of the rescue party. Emplad wrestler, has "to concede the life of a soldier is not neces which balled out" the water height, weight and reach to Jen-sarily barren and dry, consisting from the bottom of the shaft sen, a strong wrestler with interna- only of drills, and parades, but to recover the body.
tional experience. The Scarf- that the life of a soldier is what Barrett, who had been employ-Jensen winner will be matched in you yourself make of it.. ed at the mine for some time, was Sydney with the Kirchmeyer-fra- married last year.
ley winner.
Typist Asked To Sign Share Transfers
ving evidence in the conspiracy case at the Central Police Court, Sydney, Joan Lockhart Cowen, typist, said that on two occasions she saw cheques issued in her name for director fees. One of the cheques was for £24, but she did not get it.
Ronald Bruce Walker, MLA; SHARES IN HER NAME Albert Levitus. 34. soEditor: Clive After she went to Scottish Loan. Oscar Airey, 44, traveller, and Wil-Miss Cowen said, she found out Sam Kingsley Wicks, 40, accoun- that shares had been transferred tant. are charged with having to her in her own name and in conspired together and with John the name of J. J. Earrison, She Woolcott Forbes to cheat and de- was never asked to act as nominee fraud Frederick Martindale Black-for J. J. Harrison. In the presence wood and others.
of Walker she signed the name Miss Cowen said that in 1937 “J. J. Harrison" to a document Levitus asked her to sign "J. J. transferring shares. Harrison" on some ́ papers, The Dorothy Jean Silk, stenographer, Signature "J. J. Harrison" on the said that in 1937 Walker asked her agreement for the sale of the old to sign the articles of association Scottish. Loan Co. to new pro- of D. R. Provan Pty. Ltd. moters in 1837 was in her hand- Shown the minutes of the meet- writing.
ing on February 25, Miss Silk said She had not attended meetings she had not attended then, of shareholders and preference although she was shown as being shareholders in February, 1937. among those present. It was re- although she had Typed out the corded that she had moved a re- minutes which recorded her name solution at the meeting of pre- ag being among those present, ference shareholders.
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In the case of Gen. Godley it was full of romance, adventure, and valuable experience.
SHARED DANGERS
For many who served with or under Sir Alexander this book will bring back many memories of shared dangers and pleasant com- radeship. For the young officer of to-day it is a survey of the "de- velopment of the British and Em- pire Armies through the last half century.
At a moment when England in- troduces conscription this book may prove to be a good "recruiting sergeant."
Soldier" is illustrated with many The fact that "Life of an Irish
interesting photographs and has a foreword written by Lleut.-Gen. Lord Baden-Powell, under whom the author served during the Boer War, adds to the interest,-"United Services Review,"
NEWSETTES
Mr. Arthur Grenfell Clarke has been appointed Deputy Clerk of Councils.
Dr. Dorasamy Kumara-Samy Pillai has been appointed a mem- ber of the Midwives Board for a term of three years, with effect from Nov. 2, 1939. ..
Mr. Frederick Tyndal has been re-assigned from the General Group for Essential Services to to the Key Post Group in the Hongkong Defence Reserve.
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Mr. Joseph Garden Campbell, Mr. Andrew Howie McBride and Mr. Edgar Thompson have been assigned to the Key Post Group In the Hongkong Defence Reserve.
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Regulations governing registra- tion of importers and returns of imparts and stocks, under the Es- sential Commodities Reserves.. Ordinance, are published in the *atest Government Gazette..
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Messrs. Linstead and Davis have deen appointed liquidators Mrs. AM Paster, formerly of No. 3 Conduit Road, Hongkong, and Mr. G.G.N, Tinson and Mr, MM. "Watson, solicitors of Messrs," John- son, Stokes and Master, for Mis L.A. Warnecke, formerly .01 "Landhaus." Taipo, New Terri- tories.
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