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OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF PERTH.
ESTABLISHED 1874. 'PHONE BONO 450 Hay Street,
Registered at the G.P.O,, Perth, for transmission by post as a newspaper.
PERTH, WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 1946.
NO. 2,239.
All Hallows' Ball, Boulder Red Successful Revival
PRICE THREEPENCE
Perth,
Box A35, G.P.O., Perth.
SEVENTY-THIRD YEAR
Trickery in Atomic Control
Why Russia Bars the
tion of the harmful use of atomic In the course of "exenergy. change," one presumes, the atomic secrets hitherto retained would be revealed to the Rusisans by way of showing international good-
Mr. melody, "To a Miniature." Presentation of Debutantes. Always a popular and success- W. Barber broadcast the names ful social event in past years, All of the debutantes as they advancThe debutantes Hallows annual Ball was resumed ed up the hall. will. this year after a lapse of four presented included: We may expect to hear a chorus A winter Carmel Epis: White net gown, As we foresaw recently, the atomic weapons-which it would of approval from the usual Leftist years during the war. scene was the motif of the decora- with V neckline trimmed with Baruch plan for the control of have the power to enforce (or enthusiasts for M. Gromyko's proAtomic Energy has not proved ac- not) through its own police and posal that America should destroy tion scheme, with snow men on satin. Partner: Ray Browner. Grace Caudle: White net frock ceptable to the U.S.S.R. It was judiciary. Supervision of the her atomic weapons and then tell the stage and delicate snowdrops Partand shirring. with peplum not likely that Russia would agree, agreement would be in the hands the Russians how they are made, falling from a brilliant centreKevin Kelly. ner: dancwith all the of the Security Council, not of in exchange for Russia's solemn of the even in company piece over the heads Doreen Lauri: White flat crepe, Pastel shades were popular with diamented embroidery. Part- other powers, to open the doors an independent authority: and pledge-in common with the other ers. of her war plants and research the Big Five would have their for ball gowns, lovely blues pre- ner: R. Robustellini. powers-that she will never comThe return of long, dominating. June Wilson: White georgette, laboratories to an international au- usual right of veto over decisions mit the naughtiness of making Partner: David thority's inspection, and let its -so that Russia could nullify any them. That of Mr. Baruchfull frocks adds to the charm of lace insertion. members gather information freely which affected her inconveniently. which involves a real independent the postwar dance floor, and All Kidd. on the spot about her resoerces in Two U.N. committees would deal supervision and effective control DEBUTANTES 1946 ALL HALLOWS' uranium and thorium. The main- with the exchange of scientific in- extended to all alike, will certaintenance of the "Iron Curtain" be- formation and with the preven- ly be "sunk without trace." tween the Soviet Union and its subject States and the rest of the world is a fundamental feature of the policy of the Red regime; it arises not-as so many seem to suppose-out of a "distrust" which can be dispelled by goodwill or by concessions, but from the very nature of the aim to which Red Politically disnterested persons "Although railway service is Russia is dedicated. returning from Spain bring a pic- being curtailed because of lack of That aim requires that the "So- ture of the country so at variance electric power," the report conviet. Sixth" should be maintained with that presented in the popular tinues, "transportation has been as a fortress of iron, impervious press of this country as to pro- restored throughout the country. to outside influences which might mote deep thought, says the "Ca- There seems to be plenty of motor Industry has made vehicles, weaken its revolutionary morale tholic News," New York. and mental discipline, and hidden The Leftist press has painted large profits during the war. stores are well stocked "The from outside observation which the Franco regime pure blackmight interfere with revolutionary everything that is evil, wicked and with almost everything, including The conservative press cotton goods. It would appear plans. Outside, meanwhile, the debased. work of the Red ,Revolution is makes a little concession. Franco that food supplies are ample." In Spain. as well as everywhere pursued by direct pro-Russian pro- Spain may not be quite black. else in this disrupted world, there paganda and also by promoting just a dark, dangerous grey. In startling contrast is a report is a black market, says Mr. Rowe. conflicts of every kind. Class is Back Row: Misses Carmel Epis, Grace Caudle. "As ration allowances at ceiling set against class, one race opposed by Joseph W. Rowe, vice-presiSecond Row: Misses Doreen Lauri, June Wilson, Tess Epis, Maria to another, distrust sown between dent of the Irving Trust Company, prices are not sufficient, a blackTesser, Carmel Joyce, Thelma Preen, Patricia Harris. fomented by New York City, issued by the bank market where almost everything is Seated: Misses Betty Hesford, May Pervan, Agnes O'Connor, Peggy nations, and lying slogans against individuals "for the information of those in- obtainable flourishes," he says_ Doyle. Mr. "The cost of living is high, having and institutions whose ruin is de- terested in foreign trade." Tess Epis: White crepe, silk net sired-in particular, the Catholic Rowe recently Hallows Ball was enjoyed by the returned from increased more than 100 per cent. Partner. Mor- Church and its rulers. Thus, a Spain. His report is particularly in foodstuffs during the war." large crowd of dancing enthusi- yoke, ruffled net. ris Cabrini. asts. Economists state that the cost gown of situation of chaos is promoted significant because it is a strictly Tesser: Old-world Maria The ball was declared open by A great banking of living in the United States unwhich may afford, in one country business affair. Partner: neckline. lace, frilled the Mayor of Boulder, Mr. J. D. Albert Tesser. or another, the opportunity for a institution does not mislead its touched by civil war or by enemy Teahan, who was introduced by action, has increased 33 and 1 -3rd. White crepe, seizure of power by the organised clients. Carmel Joyce: Mr. W. Ellery. per cent. Improvement and Progress. sweetheart neckline, skirt trimmed bands of Communism and their The highlight of the ball was, with ribbon. George "fellow travellers." Partner: "To one who has not visited of course, the presentation of de- Rundell. Whatever the Soviet leaders Spain since immediately after the ORPHANAGE St FOUNDLING Thelma Preen: White embossed butantes by Mrs. M. Maher to the end of the Civil War in March, narrow may do, then, we may be certain 1939, the improvement and proHOME STREET APPEAL with Mayor and Mayoress of Boulder, taffeta, trimmed Partner: John Ro- that they will not voluntarily The kilted net. Permission has been given for Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Teahon. which gress in practically every phase of "open the door" behind botham. conducting of a street appeal girls, who had been admirably Patricia Harris: White old-world their power is entrenched, or sur- economic life are notable," Mr. the coached by Miss Pat Smith, pre- gown of net, draped shoulders. render any jot of a sovereignty Rowe reported under date of De- in aid of St. Joseph's Girls' Orsented a lovely parade in their Partner: Clive Rodgers. "Spain is now a phanage and St. Vincent's Foundwhich is dedicated to the achieve- cember, 1945. floor -length old-world gowns and Betty Hesford: Old-world gown ment of the World Revolution. going concern which has recovered ling Home, Subiaco, on the 19th. roses. red of deep Victorian posies off- What the Russian Government its equilibrium. of white net and sequins As far as inter- inst. Partner: Don Johnson. has done, however, in this in- ior conditions are concerned, the It is noteworthy that among As they moved slowly up the shoulder. length of the hall to the accomMay Pervan: Yoke and sleeves stance, is very instructive. country appears to be politically the many charitable institutions in paniment of the orchestra, Miss of net, gown of figured taffeta. quiet, there being no manifesta- the State these two alone have Teresa Brennan's lovely voice was Partner: Bill Goodall. M. 'Gromyko's Plan, tions in Spain of organised oppo- not previously made a street apAgnes O'Connor: White all-over heard in May Brahe's haunting Those who have had the As an alternative to Mr. Bar- sition to the present administra- peal. lace, kilted frill on neckline. uch's scheme, M. Gromyko has set tion." privilege of visiting these H6mes Partner: John McDermott. Mr. Rowe cited inauguration by of Refuge realise the great work forth one which has all the apPeggy Doyle: Off -shoulder gown pearance of being genuine, but the Franco Government of "many of mercy that goes on continualof white taffeta ,skirt trimmed is actually a skilful design social improvements, such as mini- ly in our midst, and will be with diamented embroidery. Part- which to persuade the United States to mum wages, old age pensions, fam- anxious to manifest their support ner: Lance Hooker. strip itself of its atomic power, ily allowances, and other bene- in a practical way. At the conclusion of the presen- while offering nothing substantial fits." "Order and a certain de- During the war years, with the tations the debutantes and their whatever in exchange. There is gree of prosperity prevail." he incidence of heavy taxation and partners, who were ranged in two to be an international agreement states. the increased cost of living, the long lines down the hall, danced forbidding the production and use "Prosperity, he discloses, has wells of private charity tended to a waltz, the rest of those present of -atomic weapons, to be followed been curtailed not by the Govern- ,dry up, and it was increasingly gradually joining in the dance. within three months by the de- ment, but by "the worst drought difficult for charitable institutions As The Mayoress, Mrs. Teahan, struction of existing stocks "under ever experienced," one which re- to meet their committments. wore a gold and coloured pattern- strict supervision and control." duced crops 40 to 50 per cent., and the above-mentioned Catholic ined lame jacket and long black This means that the United States caused a shortage of hydro -electric stitutions did not benefit from skirt. A corsage spray of Iceland would wipe out her own store- power "that has cut deeply into war -time appeals to the public, has there should be all the greater inpoppies added a bright colour the indications are that Russia industrial production and John fllioR note. Mrs. Maher chose ruby - has none to destroy: in any case, made for some unemployment." centive to help them meet the red velvet and Miss Pat Smith she is not likely to provide facili- (This drought has since been re- problems of to-day and to -morrow. Ex-11/arisF Bros: Remember, July 19 is the date -ordinal taffeta. ties for inspection of her scientific lieved, according to travellers who Student Supper was served in the base- plants. After this, each country have arrived in New York from. for one of the most deserving Tel. B7968 ment banquet room on flower de- would enact its own code of pen- Spain more recereiy than Mr. street appeals ever conducted in the city. corated tables. alties against the production of Rowe.)
Foreigner
Banker's Glowing Report of Spain "Bad" Country Makes Good
ELLIOTT ELLIOTT
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