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-Editorial 1
Catholics Should Resist This Bill
During the week the members of the Legislative Assembly agreed to the passage of a private bill enabling a man to marry his divorced wife's sister and a woman to be married to her divorced husband's brother. Only one dissient voice-that of Dame Florence Cardell-Oliver-was heard during the debate on legislation which is a gross affront to the Christian .. and national conscience. The sordid business was introduced by Mr. Watts, leader of the Country Party, on the most curious pretext. He is reported as saying that the provisions of (Registered at the G.P.O., Perth. for Perth, Thursday, October 1, 1953 No. 2,619 transmission by post as a Newspaper) the present proposed law were inadvertently omitted from the 1948 legislation. We feel free to doubt this assertion, and to believe that the omission was made His Grace To Open so as not to jeopardise the passage of a measure furParents Should Support This Experiment ther widening the grounds of divorce. However, even if Mr. Watts' explanation is enterNew Classrooms tained, it still remains difficult to see the necessity of the present measure in view of the legal history, qwitfrom a report of the Solicitor General, by the MinIn Narrogin Parish ed ister for Justice and Mr. Watts. His Grace the Archbishop, That contention is that the Administration of Juswill bless and declare open the recently completed ex- tice (Divorce, etc.) Act of 1863 leaves a divorced pertensions to St. Matthew's son free in the same way as if death had dissolved the An Act of 1876 permitted, for the first it depends entirely on school, Narrogin, on Sunday marriage. It will be welcome news to Catholic por- that time in this State, marriage with a deceased wife's ourselves whether we are afternoon next, Oct. 4. Two new classrooms, have children will shortly that their sister. The ' ents legal effect of the combination of these to have regular screenings these excellent children's measuring 22i ft. x 24 ft., measures is, according to the argument, identical with opportunity of seeing the kind of film pro -1 of have been added to the ex- the legislation now films in the future. before the Legislative Council. gramme that even the most conscientious The first two or three isting building erected in If this contention is legally sound and politically 1923 which has been exprogrammes will test public will approve wholeheartedly. reaction, so it is most desi- tensively remodelled and honest, one may enquire why the present measure is This is an experiment. It small boy called "Dusty rable that the theatre should renovated thus providing necessary at all. If citizens have enjoyed this monsis for all who have ever Bates" hides in a ship on be filled. Obviously the two classrooms 23 ft. x trous right for the past 75 years, why lend it now a confirmatory sanction in law? shuddered at some of the the foggy Thames and finds Ault Education Board has 24 ft. making four in all. On the north side a vefilm fare offered to children himself involved in some already spent a good deal of When one surveys the development of civil law randah in 9 ft. 6 wide The to show approval by active mysterious adventures. both time and money to during the past 400 years in the aspect of its progressupport. two-hour programme lasting make this opportunity for runs the whole length of sive negation of Christian principles one is struck Saturday morning, from 10 a.m. to 12 a.m. will Perth parents to show their the building. The verandah On Oct. 17, the first of the also include some interest- whole -hearted approval of is enclosed at each end precisely by the gradualism of a process clearly deproviding a cloakroom for signed to condition people living in the penumbra of children's 'programmes will ing "shorts" and cartoons better films for children. both boys and girls. the Christian tradition for the pagan assaults yet to be shown at the Capitol all of which provide excel Without that, the venture The classrooms are well come. theatre. The venture is lent entertainment while cannot continue and fur- lighted and ventilated and sponsored by the Adult being quite suitable even thermore, Catholics cannot The truism is even more startling when contrastEducation Board who have for the very young members claim to have been very give a maximum of comfort ed with the English scene where "reform" of this sort to teachers and pupils. Acalready invited members of of the family. sincere in their protests commodation has been made is constrained by virtue of the establishment of the interested organisations to a It is expected that many films! So make a note ultimately for 200 pupils. English Church and by the political power of the preview of some of the films parents will be interested about of the date now-October The architects Lords Spiritual. available. to go along and see 17, 10 a.m., "Circus Boy", Messrs. E. Le B. Henderson When the new spiritual establishment was made From the films seen at enough first programme for at the Capitol theatre, with and G. P. Thompson and in England, the "reformed" Church took over the this this preview, at which re- themselves. The one thing seats downstairs at one the builders Messrs. Harnett canons of the Old Faith. presentatives of the Church that must be realised is shilling for children. In this matter of the prod Horner. _ and the Catholic Schools hibited degrees in marriage the forbidden categories were present, a lively openof affinity were set out in 1563, and are given in the ing programme has been Prayer Book. The English law of 1835 simply adoptselected. The feature film ed these, and up to 1907 it was illegal for a man to "Circus Boy" has enough marry his deceased wife's sister. Even to -day a adventure to be equally man may not marry his divorced wife's sister. good entertainment for boys In Australia, however, the process of moral or girls and enough ordinary everyday realism to ecay was accelerated. In this State the English law make it ring true. Sunday, Sept. 27 was an congratulated all those who preciatively and warmly of of the deceased wife's sister was anticipated by some The boy who loses his occasion unprecedented in made the occasion possible, the work of the parish 31 years. nerve on the high diving the history of St. Jerome's especially Father Chokolich, priest, and exhorted the peoThe provisions board is a typical boys' hero church, Spearwood, when the parish priest, and the ple to assist him in the huge directly providing of the present Bill, while not a new ground for divorce, certainwho wins out in the end one hundred and five (105) Sisters of St. Joseph, who task that lay ahead, the ly introduce into family life a species of temptation through sheer perseverance. children and adults were conduct the school, as well providing of a new and adewhich past times considered should not even be specuNot that there's any mora- confirmed by His Grace the as the parents and children. quate school worthy of lising. It's just a healthy Archbishop, assisted by Rt. Father Chokolich's work teachers and children alike. lated upon. story, naturally acted and Rev. Mgr. J. J. Rafferty, in the parish was clearly Everybody recognises that there is a certain revAs on all occasions, the woven about the exciting Adm., Rev. R. Boylan, and evidenced by the large warm humanity of His erence owing to relatives and parents which is opposcircus atmosphere. the Rev. J. Chokolich, the number of adolescents who Grace and his interest in ed to sexual intercourse between them even in marThere will also be a serial parish priest. were confirmed, quite apart the people were practically riage. which promises to be excitfrom the school children demonstrated. If near relations are encouraged, as they certainly ing without being over- Congregation Stands trained by the nuns, said This Sunday will long be Because of the size of the the Archbishop. sensational. The hero, a .remembered in the hearts are by the proposed Bill, to contemplate marriage. congregation, and in order His Grace spoke very ap- of the people of Spearwood. the way is made plain for promiscuous immorality of that all might witness the a most hateful kind. In these days of the housing were the seats shortage, the issue is very practical and pressing, Therry Members ceremony, removed from the church, From Perth For when very many families have close relations living and Mass, Confirmation and within their domestic circle. were observed, Recollection Day Benediction If the seed of suspicion is planted and the proxstanding and kneeling, this of occasion provided on the family's very hearth. fact adding to the solemnity The diocesan president and an execu- imity a whole flood of unhappiness may be unloosed. The the occasion. It is esAt Lorelo Content of timated that 500 people tive member will represent the Perth Diocese mutual love, confidence, trust and respect between Therry society members gained entry to the church, at the National Council meeting of the blood relations and those related in the first degree of held their second day of will be constrained, weakened and finally Y.C.W. Movement in Melbourne, Oct. 19-23. affinity recollection for the year on broken down. Sept. 20 at the Loreto The two delegates, chosen Australia will attend ,the Dame Cardell-Oliver's opposition to this unnatuconvent, Osborne. Once by the executive and rati- conference at Melbourne. ral proposal is to be heartily commended, as is the again the society is indebted fied by the Diocesan CounMotions on policy, admi- constant endeavour to check the to the nuns for the generous Is widening of the cil are Brian Low and Phon nistration and problems of hospitality they offered to young workers will be con- grounds of divorce. But it must have been a strange It is announced Barker. members of the society makspectacle that only one member of the House of 41, The conference will com- sidered. from the Apostolic Deing the retreat. mence with a day of recolthe and that one a woman, thought it necessary or desirThis meeting of The Rev. R. J. McDonald legation, Sydney, that lection Oct. on Sunday, 18 council will also set out the able to speak in the defence of married love, home the Holy Father has and the business of the C.M. conducted the exerof enquiries for life, the sanctity of the bond, and even of natural affeccises and special thanks go appointed Archbishop council will commence after programme 1954. to him for making the day as Mass on Monday, Oct. 19. Romolo Carboni To get to Melbourne tion'However, in the voting, eight men lent their such a worthwhile one for Apostolic Delegate to The meeting will conc- requires money-over £100 weight, unavailingly, towards negativing the meathe retreatants. New ZeaAustralia, lude on Friday, Oct. 23. will be needed to finance sure. At the North Perth home They were Messrs. J. Brady, J. Hegney, W. land, and Oceania. His Delegates from all over the two delegates. of Mr. and Mrs. P. R. Hegney, Manning, May, Nalder, O'Brien, and Bovell. The YCW executive apGoerke an evening was Excellency is an official This abominable Bill is now before the Council, of the Vatican Secrepeals to all branches and given recently for the dual He tariate of State. others to start raising funds and only prompt and vigorous action can bring about purpose of raising funds its defeat. In this, as in so many other matters nearimmediately. for the current Therry prosucceeds Archbishop A house party, a dance, ly affecting the Christian life, it is at once unphilduction a n d f o r pronow Paul Marella, Is viding a very entertaining and a raffle are being orosophic and a dereliction of duty, to complain after the Nuncio to Papal ganised. evening for all present. event. We deem it a responsibility in conscience, France. Tickets for the raffling of and an imperative one at that, for all Catholic organiSquare dancing, which rounded off the activities of a lady's or gentleman's gold sations and individuals to protest without delay to the evening, was very po- while 300 followed the cereThe annual general Com- watch are already in circutheir parliamentary representatives against this meapular with young and old. monies from outside. The munion of the C.B.C. lation-support this raffle. The society is now plan- large congregation included (Perth) Old Boys' associaFunds are needed ur- sure which so militates against the family and the been to people who had not home. ning for its Christmas protion will be held at the col- gently. duction and it is with this the church in years. lege on Sunday, Oct. 18, In spite of the numbers with Mass commencing at end in view that all members are asked to attend and restricted space, there 8.30 a.m. Mass their weekly meeting to was no confusion or lack of Previously it was advised Course for Engaged New discuss the various ideas so reverence and dignity. far projected for the ChristThe Mass, a Missa Can- that the reunion would be The third and final Pre -Cana Conference for mas play. tata, was beautifully ren- held on Oct. 25, but this has 1953, organised by the Catholic Action Youth The Rev. A. E. Lynch, New members are always dered by the choir, under been altered so as not to council, will begin on Friday. Oct. 23. and conwelcome at meetings which the baton of Mr. C. Galipo, clash with the feast of parish priest of Applecross, Christ of talks in the This series King. Nov. 8. Sunday. clude on take place in the society's as were all the hymns inannounces that the summer preparation for marriage is intended for engaged rooms on the second floor cluded in the ceremony. time -table of Masses will As many Old Boys as posof Bacton House, Hay-st., operate in his parish as from couples. At the conclusion of the sible will be contacted by each Thursday evening at Confirmation, His Grace ad- post, and those fortunate The 7.30 Sunday, Oct. 4. For further information please contact the 8 p.m. Further information dressed Mass will henceforth be the congregation enough to have transport secretary, N.C.G.M., headquarters, 81 St. may be had by ringing over a loud -speaker. a.m., and the at 7 celebrated should make every effort to 2546. 'Phone B George's terrace. MU1526. He warmly and sincerely bring passengers. late Mass at 9.30.
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