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OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF PERTH, ESTABLISHED 1874 Registered at the G.P.O., Perth for transmission by post as a newspaper. NO. 2,308.
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PERTH, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1947.
Box A35, G.P.O. Perth
SEVENTY-FOURTH YEAR.
Catholic Initiative Directs PERSECUTION IN ALBANIA Governmental Attention to Contraceptive Racket RUTHLESS METHODS USED BY REDS
The ruthless methods used by the Communist regime of Enver Hoxha in its persecution of the Catholic Church in Albania are depicted in an eyewitness account given by an American who recently returned from a long stay
The eyewitness saw how an old woman, an octogenarian, on her daily visit to the church was threatened by a Communist who told her she had better stop going to the church and, instead, distribute bread to the people. "Mind your own business." the in that Balkan country. This person observed the out- woman told him. "All we get on rages that took place last year our ration is a small piece of when priests' residences and bread and none is left over for convents were confiscated by the distribution." Communist authorities. He saw how the mob tore religious pic- FORTY ENGAGED COUPLES tures to shreds and threw them BLESSED. into the streets, how statues were smashed and books destroyFifty engaged couples and the ed or carried away. rings of the fiancees were blessed stances, all agreed that the preThe organised racket of commercialised contraception has Priests and nuns, he said, were by Archbishop Mannix before the sent indiscriminate sale and ad- chased from their homes and had altar at the youth rally at Xavier been, and indeed still is, one of the most sordid and disastrous vertising of them was having a to seek shelter in the churches. College grounds last Sunday. features of our present decadent civilisation. harmful effect on the community. They were not allowed to take They certainly seemed to be The Church has, time and again, tried in every way possible Major Darlow (Salvation to waken public opinion and the Government to this filthy can- Army) told how he had found any of their personal belong- making a proper approach to ings. Catholic schools were turn- married life, said His Grace cer growing more widespread every day in our midst. that boys of fifteen years of age ed into Communist Party head- when, in his public address, he were being supplied with them. quarteirs and both nuns and made reference to those engaged Another shocking case was priests were forced to discard couples. After the recent exposure in lined by him would be a step in He quoted given by the representative of their religious garments. "The Record"' columns of the ac- the right direction. He hoped that the blessing tivities of Johnston and Johnston the figures showing the vast pro- the Baptist Union. He related given to them would abide with Threat of Reprisal that he had manuexperience fit made by unscrupulous of couthe marin endeavouring to flood Although the churches them- them now and in their married ket with one of their forms of facturers and pointed out the ples leaving the church after the life. It was a beautiful thing to contraceptives, Mr. E. Needham anomaly of having a Minister of marriage ceremony being ap- selves are still open for religious see young people, who were at(Member for Perth) decided to the Crown touring the world in proached and handed price lists services, there have been many tached to each other, climbing up bring and other literature distributed announcements that they, too, the hill of life together and keepcall a meeting of representatives an honest endeavour to would be confiscated to be turned of the various churches to dis- fresh blood to the country when by these firms. ing closely united till the end of Canon Jones (Church of Eng- into movies or party meeting their lives. Those who were blessthe Government allowed these cuss this more serious matter. halls. land said manufacturers to render sterile his that in experience It will be remeMbered that it According to the informant, ed had made an excellent start. was largely due to the efforts of his efforts by flooding the mar- there were very few young peo- the faithful are warned to stay He hoped God's blessing would Mr. Needham that the Contracep- ket with articles which contri- ple who came to be married who away from the churches or suffer ever be with them. uted so largely to the alarming had not already succumbed to tives Act of 1939 was passed. Need of Courage sexual temptation, drop in our population. temptation Aire consequences such as losing Dr. Mannix said he hoped the A meeting was accordingly arMany people, he added, have made all the more difficult when their jobs. members of the Catholic youth ranged in the office of the Pres- reached that stage when they will they were promised that their sin Many priests have recently ,byteiian Church last week, at no longer be interested in the would not result in conception. been arrested on flimsy charges movements would always have courage to oppose evil whenever which representatives of the fol- moral aspect of the question. If The Minister for Police gave and sentenced to long prison lowing churches took part: Ca- this aspect did not appeal to all the deputation a most sympathe- terms. Others have disappeared they found it. It was very easy tholic, Church of England, Pres- then at least they should inves- tic hearing, and thanked them and their fate is unknown. Two to find the forces of evil and byterian, Salvation Army, Bap- tigate it from the national and for having brought these facts such incidents were reported by iniquity. He was proud of the Catholic tist Union ,and the Church of economic angle. to his notice. He promised to the informant. Christ. In one case, a priest was ar- youth movements. He was speciSpeakers of the other denomi- bring the matter before Cabinet interested in their efforts to ally It was decided at this meeting nations also impressed upon the at its next meeting, and express- rested and sentenced to 18 years' that a deputation would be ap- Minister the urgent need of re- ed the hope that something could imprisonment as a "reactionary" help young people about to enter marriage the state. It was very pointed to wait upon the Minis- form. Although some of the be done te rectify a situation and an "enemy of the people" on ter responsible and request him churches permitted the use of which he said was contradictory the basis of forced "confessions" necessary that young people to bring down an amendment to contraceptives in certain circum- to our way of life in this country. from two students of a school should be helped in Australia as the present legislation regarding where the priest taught religion. elsewhere. With the advantages the sale, distribution and display The students were beaten until available to them here, he hoped of these articles. they declared that the priest had they would be able to give a good account of themselves in the The deputation accordingly met engaged in political activities, years before them. the Minister for Police (Mr. McDrafted Seminarians There was need that young The Donald) on Tuesday last. At about the same time, an- men and women should not overshocking state of affairs was outreceived priest a sentence other look the importance of offering lined by Mr. Needham, who inof 15 years imprisonment on a themselves to the service of God troduced the deputation, and he trumped-up charge of accepting in the priesthood or in religious went on to outline a practical foreign money to engage in pro- orders. way in which the Bill could be paganda against the regime. He was glad that many had amended. Seminarians have been forced been called to this great work. This could be done, he said, by to give up their studies. Many While young people continued to limiting the sale of these articles have been drafted into the army, enter the marriage state, he trusto qualified medical practitioners others were sent home with a ted that the needs of Australia and duly registered pharmaceuThe High Commissioner for ing how the 150 migrant boys warning to stay away from the in the priesthood and religious tical chemists (at present they Rt. the Kingdom, girls Great Britain, the United and from churches. life would never be forgotten. are being sold in stores, newsE. J. Williams, will shortly whs arrived in September, have paper shops, and even garages). Hon. to visit Appointed this State. settled into their now homes. legislation Under the present he it is forbidden to expose for sale his present office last year,After Mr. Williams proposes to visit any public resides at Canberra. St. Joseph's Farm and Trades these articles in lecturer at School, Bindoon; the Christian Catholics Urged to Aid War Memorial Appeal Mr. Needham suggest- working as a miner, place. College (London), Brothers' Agricultural School, ed that this should also apply the Labour With the object of commem- physical symbol of the fallen. For South Wales Tardun; Nazareth House, Gerto chemists' shops, thus doing and as agent to the Miners' Federation, Mr. Wil- aldton; and St. Joseph's Girls' orating fittingly the sacrifice of the survivors it is the spiritual away with that nauseating dis- liams all elected to the Com- Orphanage, Subiaco. The fol- those who died in World War 11 temple bringing together play so often seen in the windows mons inwas1931 tritheir sorrows, as member for the lowing is the High Commission- of keeping their memory green, their and on the shelves of so many Ogmore Division fresh and their commitState War Memorial umphs the Glomorganof er's itinerary: of these establishments. Thus the Memorial tee plans to extend and adapt resolce. After fifteen years in He also suggested that as a shire. Sunday, November 30, 1947. the existing monument in King's joins the message of those who he was appointed means to limit the sale of these Parliament, 11.30 am.: Arrive at Bindoon Park, and a special appeal is have gone to the thoughts of Parliamentary Secretary Private articles, customers should be re- to the Under-Secretary for Col(Luncheon). made to the church -going com- those who are left. This function quired to sign a register in much onies in 1940; two years later he 3 p.m.: Depart for New Norcia. munity in connection with Re- it alone fills, and so it has bethe same way as they do when was Financial Secretary to the 3.30 p.m.: Arrive at New Norcia. membrance Day (Sunday, 9th come a national institution." purchasing certain other drugs. Admiralty ,and from 1945-46 he 4 p.m.: Depart for Moora. community, Catholic The inst.) for funds to assist this Rev. Father Brennan outlined was Minister of Information. laudable undertaking. The appeal which was so well represented in Monday, December 1, 1947. the Catholic position regarding honorforces of both World a practical way of armed offers the 4 p.m.: Arrive at Nazareth House, During his visit to the West, the use of contraceptives. He ing and keeping aliv,; the mem- Wars and which suffered more Geraldton. Mr. Williams will visit the varistated that the Church forbade 5.30 p.m.: Depart from Nazareth ory of our glorious dead. The al- than a fair share of bereavement, the use of these artificial and ous Catholic Institutions which most continuous pilgrimags to the -sill no doubt be anxious to share House. unnatural articles ,and added that are connected with the Catholic monument by all classes of in the erection of a suitable 1947. 2, December Tuesday, the Church would welcome any Episcopal Migration scheme for Donations should be people gives striking proof of the Memorial. effort made by the Government bringing out child migrants from 12 noon: Arrive at Tardun reverence with which the think- forwarded to:(luncheon). Accompanied by his to lessen this terrible evil so pre- Britain. views the State shrine. The Secretary, public ing valent in our midst. He stated secretary (Miss M. Ruthven) and, 3.30 p.m.: Depart for Perenjori. The State War Memorial Appeal that he would agree with the re- the Under-Secretary for Agricul- Monday, November 17, 1947. Committee, In a recent speech the State marks made by Mr. Needham, ture (Mr. G. K. Baron Hay), he 11 a.m.: Visit St. Joseph's Girls' Premier said:- "The State War Anzac House, and thought that the steps out - will have the opportunoty of seeOrphanage. Memorial in King's Park is the St. George's Terrace, Perth-
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