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WASHINGTON (NC). — First Communion before first confession can be of hestriatcs uiclly damaging and must not be permitted, according to a letter last week from the two Vatican congregations addressed to the world's bishops.
SYDNEY. — The Australian Bishops Conference has called on the Australian Government to take immediate action to bring refugees from Thailand, parts of South East Asia and from Portugal. The Bishops, meeting in resettlement in that country fully here, this would very Sydney this week for their nor of return to their form- often mean that those most half-yearly conference, re- er country. in need of help would be ferred particularly to the "The Australian Govern- denied entry to this coun10,000 refugees in Thailand ment has issued a 'green try. who have taken refuge from paper' which deals among "We have no hesitation the Indo-China conflict and other things, with refugees. in stating that Australia is also to 1,300 Timorese rein a position where it can "We welcome this state- give the training fugees living in Portugal ment and trust that the dis- ployment, social for emwith little prospect for their welfare cussion on this will speed- and accommodation future. assistlead ily to a and firm genThe bishops say that Ausance needed for these peoerous refugee policy from tralia is fully equipped to ple to be satisfactorily setproperly settle the refugees the Australian Government. tled into Australian society. here. "Particularly we welcome They also pledge Catholic that section in the 'green 'OBLIGATION' Church resources to help in TO ASSIST r efugee reception and re- paper' which reads: "As well as this, we state settlement programmes. " 'Unfortunately, it can quite categorically that Ausbe expected that crises cau- tralia has an undoubted moTHE STATEMENT sing substantial numbers of Following is the full text people to be displaced and ral obligation to assist such people. of the bishops 'statement: imperilled will continue to "For these r' easons we "On September 1, 1976. occur. If, for humanitarian call on the Australian Govwe made a statement calling reasons, Australia is to conon the Australian Govern- tinue to provide resettle- ernment to take immediate ment to make a more sub- ment opportunities to refu- action to bring 10,000 refugees from the camps in stantial effort in admitting gees under a broader definThailand and other parts of refugees into Australia and ition than that in the United Pointed out the call which Nations Convention, then South East Asia where refurefugees in camps in Thai- entry criteria applied to gees from the Indo-China land have on our country. such people should reflect conflict are still waiting resettlement, and from the re"Recent information indi- a humanitarian response.' fugee camps in Portugal cates that there are some where some 1,300 Timorese 1,300 refugees from the for- THOSE IN NEED refugees are -now living mer Portuguese colony of "While some argue that with very little prospect for Timor now in camps in refugees chosen for entry to Portugal under conditions Australia should be those their future. Which give no promise of most likely to settle success-
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"We pledge Church resources to assist in refugee reception and resettlement programmes and call on our people to show their willingness to welcome in every possible way these people. "We are grateful to the St. Vincent de Paul Society and Australian Catholic Relief who have offered to make available the maximum resources possible in assisting the Catholic community to respond to this challenge." ( a SEE ALSO PAGE 2)
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A statement from Cardial Knox, prefect of the Congregation for the Sacraments and Divine Worship and Cardinal Wright, prefect of the Congregation for the Clergy, reaffirms a 1973 Vatican declaration that first confession must precede first reception of Communion, According to the two cardinals whose congregations both have jurisdiction in the matter, the specific questions have been addressed to the Holy See since 1973, asking if the first reception of Communion could precede the sacrament of Penance in those parishes in which the practice developed in the past few years.
1910 STAND
The Roman reply is in the negative and states that all options in the matter were intended to cease one year after the 1973 declaration. The present Roman tter re-affirms the stand taken by Pope Saint Pius X in his 1910 decree Quam, Singulari. In that statement the Pope said that the age for the first reception of confession and communion was the same.
AGE OF DISCRETION
The operative sentence states "The age of discretion both for confession and communion is the age in which the child begins to reason i.e. around the seventh year, either before or after. The Pope had intended to reverse an opinion before 1910 that children could be admitted to confession at a certain age but not .to communion.
"ABUSES"
The 1910 decree states: "The abuses we censure spring from this, that the age of discretion was not properly or correctly defined and that some assign one age for confession and another for cucharist. The 1977 letter from the two cardinals states: "That confession should precede communion is clear from the order in which these two
sacraments are named in the decree. When confession precedes communion, "the right of the faithful, both adults and children, to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation is recognised," the letter continues. The admonition of Saint Paul (1 Cor. 9, 28) that before receiving the eucharist, people should examine themselves, applies to children "but often the child is not able to examine his conscience clearly and surely by himself" and should avail himself of the help of a confessor. Canon 854 is cited to establish the responsibility of the priest to judge the sufficient disposition of the person to receive First Communion. That precept "could not be observed if the child did not go to confession before Communion." Children who are ade-
quately instructed in the nature of the sacraments of Penance and of Communion will be highly motivated to attend confession first, the letter says. Furthermore, "The basic persuasion about the need of the greatest purity for receiving the Eucharist worthily, if prudently instilled in child-
ren right from the time of their first Corr nunwill accon -any ion, them for the rest of their lives and will lead to a greater esteem for. and a more frequent usc of, the sacrament of R conciliation." • The full text of the latest letter will a near in The Record next week.
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"All this SYDNEY. — "Telebearing on the question of as match vision has no moral standards to be maina tool for monopolising tained in television programideas, and no other ming . . . " media enables so few The submission makes to influence so prothe point that that as the foundly the thinking "It follows, therefore, tivities of all sections with- broadcasting media use publie property and the people and life-styles of so that the community has a in the community. many," the Australian right to expect from those "The community reposes own the air, in the final analysis, "in Australia all Bishops have told a who produce television proof the broadcastoperations prois that trust a them in sense highest the grammes inquiry. rnment Gove are answerable to
But, the bishops' state- of responsibility, and a gen- portionate to their power to ing media the people." ment continues, television is, uine reverence for the sensi- influence. of all the media, the least subject to the automatic restrictions and safeguards normally afforded by the home. "It operates from within the home and with an immediacy that is without parAd." The 43 bishops at the half-yearly meeting of the. Australian hierarchy unanimously endorsed the submis.. sion made on their behalf to the Australian Broadcasting Tribunal's inquiry into the concept of selfSYDNEY. — Day care for children could be a valid contribution regulation by Australian by the Church to women and families in distress, the Bishops of Austbroadcasters.
Support for the principle of day care for children as aid to the distressed
ralia were told at their half-yearly meeting.
SYDNEY. — The need for planning and funding of boarding schools and the investigation of alternative methods of education of Catholic children in country areas were among points put to the Australian Bishops Conference last week.
A group of five women representing Religious the National Assembly of Major Religious Superiors told the meeting of the critical situation facing Catholic boarding schools. It was proposed that committees be State formed to facilitate a concerted approach to the Commonwealth Government over the problem. Co-operation and consultation between bishops and Religious was stressed during other parts of the meeting. The women Religious said that a new relation-
ship of interdependence was needed. It would involve a more effective collaboration in the use of both men and women from both the religious orders and from the dioceses. Also, it would entail the formation of laity to take an active part in the task of evangelisation. In this way, the Sisters said, the decrease in numbers of active Religious could possibly be seen as a sign given by God to lead the Australian Church into a new era in its mission.
Archbishop Rush, of Brisbane, agreed with the Sisters that co-operation was essential. He assured them that, at all times, the Bishops were anxious to support them. But to do this, they to know, had first through regular consultation, just what the Sisters' problems were and what new initiatives they were contemplating. of Bishop Carroll, Wagga Wagga, said that there was need for genuine consultation between Bishops and Religious right across the nation.
Rhodesia's Bishop Lamont to be invited to next half-yearly meeting
The bishops supported shops that an efficient day care service could be a "IRRESPONSIBLE" this principle that was pro- care service could assist mo- most appropriate way of By the very nature of posed to them in a report thers, especially deserted supporting family life and things. the submission says, from the Australian Cath- mothers, in their otherwise offered some relief to the television is, of all the me- olic Social Welfare Commi- unaided efforts, to bring up hardship of the parent under dia, the least subject to the ssion. their young children in a stress, whatever the cause. automatic restrictions and calm and happier atmosThe report stressed the phere. The Social Welfare Cosafeguards normally affordneed, wherever possible, of mmission acknowledged that ed by the home. The economic factor had its facilities for child mindIt operates from WITH- keeping out of institutions ing had been expanded as IN the home and with an and with their families to be seriously considered. SYDNEY. — The Australian Bishops will invite Bishop Donal immediacy that is without children whose parents go Families with only one a result of Federal Governto their next half yearly meeting, in August this year. Lamont out to work. parallel. wage-earner could be sever- ment assistance during the Lamont is former friendship and encourage- it was reported that he was Bishop last few years. "Simply to justify the told of were The bishops ely disadvantaged, particuBishop of Umtali and orig- ment from Australians than imprisoned there. It was airing of programmes that the many stresses on the fa- larly where there were a This help now came inally from Ireland is now from peoples anywhere else. definitely established that he are objectionable and injur- mily from the prevalence of number of school-age childAlso, the Australian bish- was in gaol on March 19, through the Social Security back in his home country ious to sections of the pub- divorce, separation and de- ren. Department's Office of Child after being expelled from ops are continuing their ef- 1975. lic on the grounds that sertion. Since then, there has been forts to discover the whereRhodesia. viewers are always free to In many cases, the day Care, the He was sentenced to ten abouts of Co-adjutor Arch- no news of him. 'switch , off the set' is, at In these conditions, casualties. The Australian Foreign , years' imprisonment for fail- bishop Thuan of Saigon who best, naive, and at worst, children were the ing to notify Rhodesian has been missing since Affairs Department have. The Social Welfare Coirresponsible," says the subbeen unable to produce any, authorities of the presence March, 1975. mmission also told the bimission.' Archbishop Thuan was information on the archof black guerillas within his appointed to Saigon shortly bishop's whereabouts and mission area in Umtali. before the city fell to Com- a letter from the Australian resubstantially was This SONS & EDMONDSON W. W. •• bishops to the president of duced on appeal, but finally munist forces in 1975. PLUMBERS and SHEET METAL WORKERS The new South Vietnam the Republic of Vietnam has • Government Rhodesian the 11 Certified West Australia. Hot Water Specialists Government was opposed to received no reply. decided to expel him. r.i • and General Plumbing. /01 Work Guaranteed. The Australian bishops his appointment and refused 1 to let him exercise his min- have now addressed their MISSING PRELATE 1 Phones': 28 8714. After Hours: 87 2553, 49 2095 • enquiry to the United NaHe has said that, follow- istry. 80 JAMES STREET, PERTH SYDNEY: Cardinal FreeHe was kept under house tions Commission for Humihg his ordeal, he received man, president of the Ausmore messages of sympathy, arrest in Nha Trang. Later, an Rights. tralian Bishops Conference, sent the following telegram to Pope Paul last week. SYDNEY: Care of the Episcopal aged should be a top "Australian OPTOMETRISTS and OPTICIANS Conference meeting Sydney priority, a report of the thanks Vicar of Christ for Catholic Social Welfare Corneal Lens Consultants continuing faithful and Commission told the his 5344 21 PERTH ARCADE, 16 PLAZA tireless endeavour of con- Australian bishops. CAROUSEL SHOPPING TOWN — — — 68 4831 firming his brethren in faith There were three key DEMPSTER HOUSE, PORT HEDLAND — — 73 1929 of Christ and His Church in stages of elderly care. — 21 3445 this, crucial hour in history. 29 DURLACHER STREET, GERALDTON The first was simply "Prays Spirit of Christ to residence in which the sustain him in divine peace occupant could be fully and, hope while assuring him self-supporting. The seof their union in bond of cond was hostel accomcharity." modation for those who QUEZALTENANGO, Guatemala (NC). — Jesuit Father Rutillo The following reply was were mobile but not able who was machine-gunned at his parish in El Salvador knew received from Rome: Grande to prepare individual the risk of preaching the Gospel to the poor, said a fellow Jesuit at a "Holy Father wishes you meals. to know of his gratitude for The third involved memorial service. your message of unity and provision of nursing serFather Saez, who is pre- 72-year-old Manuel SolorAfter referring to moves for devoted sentiments ex- vices through to full hosby the government of that sident of the Landivar Uni- zano, lay helper, and a 14pressed. On his part, His pitalisation. neighbouring nation against versity, said Church auth- year-old altar boy, Nelson Holiness prays that you and a "Church that suffers trials orities in El Salvador are Lemus, as he drove towards The commission said your brother bishops will and persecution," Father convinced that "the true his native village of Paisnal that special attention find great strength and joy Juan Antonio Saez recalled reason for the death of to say evening Mass. must now be given to in ecclesial Communion and The Salvadorean bishops the Father Grande was his effisermon of a recent services that would make that the Holy Spirit will pr1c3t, who was protesting cient pastoral work stress- ordered church bells tolled it for possible elderly sustain you in wisdom and against the expulsion of a ing awareness among parish- in all parishes of the counpeople to remain in their fortitude and in faithful vigColombian missionary from ioners of the dignity of the try, suspended religious serown homes. ilance over Catholic teachhuman person, of human vices the Sunday following It had been suggested El Salvador. ing and discipline, and later "It is dangerous to be a rights and human develop- the assassination, recently that, as an ecoin San services held funeral ment." "With deep affection in nomy measure, the Austrue Catholic at this mom"Such awakening of the Salvador attended by an esthe Lord Jesus Christ and tralian Government ent. social conscience of the in- timated 30,000 people, spillwith immense trust in the should withdraw subsid"By merely preaching the digent peasants was taken ing from the cathedral into power of His Word, the ies from nursing homes P becomes a sub- by the powerful as a threat adjacent streets and parks. his and private hospitals. Gospel, one Holy Father imparts in the view of some to their illicit gains and priversive The bishops said that special apostolic blessing The Bishops were told groups. vileges," Father Saez added. those responsible for masterwhich he willingly extends that should this happen. Father Grande was ma- minding the carrying out of "That is the way it should to all your beloved clergy "the effects would seem be," Father Grande was chine gunned in an ambush the murders had been exreligious and laity. 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to encourage e Programm /THE ABORIGINAL SCENE AT black seminarians and help GUILDFORD; ANOTHER -out dropping avoid to SIDE OF THE PICTURE Anybody reading The West Australian newspaper on the Aboriginal scene at Guildford would have to read a lot between the lines to get a true picture of the whole problem.
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More thorough and ob- home and look after the jective reporting would children while he went help the public to under- away shearing. One woman came from stand what the local authGosnells to spend a few orities are up against. During last winter I days with her friends unShe lived in Guildford right der the bridge. next to a group of Abor- brought three little childiginals camped under a ren with her. I tried to convince her bridge. Some of the people are that she was not being now living in the tents in fair to the youngsters and she should go back Stirling Square. I found out some sur- to her house and send prising things and some the children to school. My advice was not very sad things. It surprised me to dis- very well received. cover that many of these "OLD JACK" people had other accomAnother young woman modation available. told me that she had a daughter aged six who TO MOORA was living at her sister's home in Caversham. TO STAY When I asked why she One man, separated from his wife in Balga could not get a bed at and normally living with her sister's place she exhis relatives in Moora, plained that her sister spent a few weeks under did not drink. And then there was the bridge in cold wea"Old Jack" who employther. Eventually he travelled ed all sorts of tricks just with me to Moora for to have a yarn. He had an Aboriginal funeral. been in a home but had struck out for freedom He stayed there. An old bachelor was — a real Mr. Beau living under the bridge Jangles. He didn't seem to for a while until an aboriginal couple from River- drink much but others vale came looking for got money from him. And then there was him. They had given him the old lady who, somepart of their house but body explained, could he had wandered off. He live elsewhere but she liked to camp there with went home with them. One night I met a man her people. And then there was who had six children at the odd time when I had home in Midland. He had come to per- to make a decision whesuade his wife to go ther to call an ambul-
ance or not — trying to make up my mind whether we had a heart attack on our hands under the bridge or just a bad hang-over.
CREDIT TO AUTHORITIES
The Swan Guildford Shire Council, the State Housing Commission, the Saint John Ambulance and the local police deserve credit for their patience and helpfulness which always seems to go unnoticed. It is sad that The West Australian manages to give a distorted picture of the Guildford scene that can be hardly recognised by the people who live with it. It is sad, too, that Ken Colbung has to come through as opposed to his own people when all he is trying to do is to bring a sense of reality into the discussion.
MORE THAN ACCOMMODATION
And I am not saying there are no problems. It's a bit like finding a lad from Floreat Park sleeping night after night in the sandhills at Scarborough after running away from a big bust-up between his parents. His problem is more than accommodation. And people now living in the Guildford tents have more than a housing problem.
For solutions one has to look beyond land or buildings. One has to look at what Father Toop and the Little Sisters of the Poor and the Saint John of God Brothers are doing at Kalgoorlie. One of their first requirements there was a high fence with barbed wire at the top to keep these normally gentle people from robbing pension cheques from their own old people when drink had done away with their gentleness. Or one has to look at what Sister Bernardine is doing at Norbert Street where a high barbed wire fence also seems to be essential along with everlasting patience and hope.
ALWAYS WITH US
If a shelter or rehabilitation centre were developed (God knows who would run it) a way towards solving some problems would be opened up. But there will always be some of these people who will echo the sentiments of that Irish tinker's song The Travelling People and especially the line of it: "I never fancied being lumbered" — lumbered for the uninitiated, meaning housed, closed in, unable to lie in splendid freedom out in the open and see the stars and inevitably, sometimes to feel the cold.
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NEW YORK (NC). — Two unused brownstone buildings in Harlem will open next September as headquarters for the Black Student Residency Programme, a new effort to encourage blacks to study for the priesthood and help keep black seminarians from dropping out.
New York is a city with The programme which has been planned for two very few black priests. "We have one black semyears, is the brainchild of the Harlem Area Priests' inarian in the archdiocese," Conference and the Arch- Harris said. "In the past for 10 years, only six black diocesan Committee students have entered St. Black Vocations. Joseph's Seminary. Of these, of An active promoter only two have been ordainthe programme has been a ed. young black priest, Father "The present seminary Wallace Harris of St. Josprogrammes are oriented to COLOMBO: Sri Lanka. eph Church the values and life-style of The new Archbishop of He said that he wanted to the predominantly white stu- Colombo is the first diocesan priest to be ordained to see a residence established dent population." because "when I look back the priesthood hl the 93.. year history of the diocese. I see no one following me." SEGREGATIONIST? The six former bishopt, proresidency "The If the Harlem priests were Oblates of Mary Imgramme, said Father Harris, have any worries over the maculate, an Order which "is designed to provide the new programme, they have has played an influential black seminarian of today fear that they part in the educational and expressed with the environment, supmight be adopting a segre- development of Sri Lanka. ports, and academic and gational policy which they Archbishop Marcus Ferspiritual resources necessary don't want to do. nando was ordained earlier for the proper formation of "But," Father Harris said, this month by Cardinal his vocation to the priest"at the same time we are Cooray, a Sri Lankan Obhood." clearly aware of the fact late and the country's first that nothing is going for us cardinal, who retired last SMALL PERCENTAGE year after 17 years as archthe other way. bishop. Harlem area priests have "It is an experimental Fernando Archbishop gathered statistics to indi- programme and if it doesn't cate the need of such a pro- work we'll try something (45), was ordained in Rome in 1959 and has had a cargramme. different." eer teaching in seminarim They noted that, nationFour blacks have already specialising in moral theowide, blacks made up only signed up for the pro- logy. between one and two per gramme, two of them colcent of the total number of lege graduates. Classified Advts. priests and nuns. Father Harris expects to Currently, they say, there have six students by SepPREPAID are four black bishops, 175 tember. FOR 30 WORDS Ten white students have priests, 171 Brothers, 45 AT THE OFFICE college seminary students, also asked to join the programme. POST OR CALL and 53 theology students.
Elizabeth Ann Seton. The 52-year-old prelate, a northerner,. is popular and pastorally active. Some non-Italian observers see 54-year-old Rosminian Bishop Clemente Riva as the perfect successor to Cardinal Pellegrino in industrial Turin. Despite the new internaBishop Riva, the Rome tional flavour which the next year ministry. auxiliary in charge of some conclave to elect a Pope will ops reaching that age have The same Italians who of the city's poorest sechave, officials here specu- been asked to do. • At the end of this year, see Cardinal Pignedoli in tions. is a bright progresslate that the next Pope will a middle-of-the-roader, Car- Florence predict that Rome's ive who deeply feels the Probably be an Italian. dinal Giovanni Colombo of vicar Cardinal, Ogo Poletti, need for bishops to work If so, the chances are good nat- closely with their priests and that the new Pontiff's name Milan, will reach age 75 will be heading to his as either Arch- among the poor. might be found on a forth- and presumably prepare his ive north bishop of Turin ic r Milan. resignation. One of the important coming list of episcopal ap- letter of Now begins the guessing Northern industrial cities Pointments for Italy. IN DISFAVOUR could also go to a Sicilian. Three of Italy's leading game, It is hard to say why, but One scenario, offered by c ardinals are about to leave to Poletti seems l an Italian rumour mill, Cardina their posts: RIGHT-HAND MAN put Cardinal Sergio have fallen into disfavour • Italy's most progress- would Cardinal Salvatore Paphere. the of ive cardinal, Cardinal Pel- Pignedoli, president In impeccable sources of palardo, 58, has proved Secretariat for Vatican's legrino of Turin, told CathNon-Christians, in Florence. information within the Rome himself to be a far-sighted olics there recently that he diocese it is pointed out and tireless archbishop of had submitted his resignaCHOICE that the cardinal-vicar, who Palermo, a sprawling, dePONTIFF'S tion to Pope Paul VI. The This close friend of the administers the See of Rome caying port city with all the 73-year -old prelate, who prePope Paul who some say for Pope Paul, played al- human problems of Milan fers to be called "Father" no role at all in the or Turin. and who has developed an is the Pope's personal choice most reorganisation of Some say there is an outcomplex stand as would successor, his extensive ministry to workthat papal chance own diocese. which was side being his of chance a better ers in his auto-producing public by undersecretary state, of See city, is in bad health. elected Pontiff after working solemnly made Archbishop Giovanni Bena while in a major archdio- Pope Paul in January. RESIGNATIONS Another possible succes- elli, might leave his key cese. a Florence's conservative Affable, pastorally orient- sor for Turin or Milan, say V atican post to return to bishop, Cardinal Ermene- ed Cardinal Pignedoli would some Italians, is Bishop Al- his native Tuscany as archgildo Florit, turned 75 last also bring new zest to Flor- berto Abiondi of Leghorn, bishop of • Florence. summer and has reportedly ence, where the conserva- the Italian city where the Most agree, however, that offered his resignation to the tive, intellectual Cardinal seeds of conversion to Cath- he will stay on as right-hand Pope, as all residential bish- Florit has exercised a 15- olicism were planted in St. man of Pope Paul VI.
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11 a.m. In Saint Mary's Cathedral, solemn Mass of Pentecost. Archbishop Goody. 9.45 a.m. - 4.30 p.m. Marriage Preparation Course at the parish centre, cnr Canning Highway and Preston Point Road, East Fremantle.
The new postal address for CLONTARF Boys' Home is 295 Manning Road, Bentley, W.A. 6102. Correspondents are requested to avoid addressing matter to Manning Post Office. Clontarf telephone number is 68 9444 (3 lines).
VIETNAMESE REFUGEES
The St. Vincent de Paul Society, Claremont, is anxious to get in touch with any Vietnamese-speaking Catholic in Perth to assist in communication with Vietnamese refugees in Graylands migrant centre. Anyone who can assist is asked to get in touch with Paul Donnelly, telephone 3 1 2734.
June 5
11 a.m. in Saint Mary's Cathedral, Mass to mark the Jubilee of the reign of Queen Elizabeth U.
ALL SAINTS TIMES
The time of the late afternoon Mass at All Saints chapel, Allendale Square, has been moved forward ten minutes. Mass times Monday to Friday are 1.10 p.m. and 5.10 p.m.; the chapel is closed on Saturdays and Sundays. On Holy Days of Obligation (excluding Christmas and New Year) times are: 11 a.m., 12.10, 1.10, 5.10 p.m.
Official NEW ACOLYTES The institution of new acolytes will take place in Saint Mary's Cathedral during Mass commencing at 11 a.m. on Sunday, August 14. As requested in the Archbishop's letter, February 9, some 120 names have been submitted by priests. Shortly, priests will be advised that candidates have been accepted for training and it will be the responsibility of the priest to advise the candidate and to see that the remaining preliminary procedures are attended to. Three training nights have been arranged for Mondays, June 20, July 4 and 11 at the Redemptorist Retreat House, commencing at 7.30 p.m. and concluding by 10 p.m. At the end of the training programme each candidate will choose to apply formally for institution as an acolyte; each candidate's application will require the support and endorsement of the priest. A retreat for candidates has been arranged at the Redemptorist Retreat House, commencing at 8 p.m. on Friday, August 12, and concluding on the morning of Sunday, August 14, in sufficient time to proceed to Saint Mary's Cathedral. Attendance at the training session and participation at the retreat is expected of all candidates; where this is considered to be impractical some alternative should be proposed to the Director of Acolyte Training, Catholic Church Office, Victoria Square, Perth, as soon as possibte. Specific details on the training programme and accommodation for the retreat will be announced later and in the interest of keeping administration to a minimum, details will be publicised only through these columns.
CATHOLIC WOMEN'S LEAGUE
A meeting of the executive of the Catholic Women's League will be held at league headquarters on Wednesday, June 1, at 10 a.m.
PASTORAL INSTITUTE LECTURES
The following series of lectures will be offered during the SECOND term: READING SAINT PAUL A series of ten lectures by Father Peter Lucas, Dominican. At Lesmurdie, on Tuesday evenings at 8 p.m. commencing June 7. At Gwelup, on Wednesday mornings at 10 a.m. commencing on June 8. At East Fremantle. on Thursday evenings at 7.30 p.m., commencing on June 9. READING THE GOSPELS A series of eight lectures by Father John Prendiville, Jesuit. At Como, on Thursday evenings at 7.45 p.m., • Sister CORONA, St. John of God Provincial Superior, explains commencing on June 30. At Morley, on Wednesday mornings at 10 a.m., comsome of the features of the proposed redevelopment of St. John of mencing on July 6. God Hospital, Subiaco. On the left of the model can be seen the proThe following lectures will be presented in the THIRD posed eight-storey wing on Cambridge Street and behind it the proposed term: MARIOLOGY three-storey services block Three lectures by Father Peter Lucas, Dominican. A t Nedlands, on Tuesday evenings at 7.30 p.m., commencing on September 20. At Morley, .on Wednesday mornings at 10 a.m., commencing on September 21. At Armadale, on Thursday evenings at 8 p.m., cornmencing on September 22. JESUS: GOD, MAN and SAVIOUR Eight lectures by Miss Margaret Gomes, at East Fremantle, on Thursday evenings at 7.30 p.m., commencing on September 22. SPIRITUAL RENEWAL IN THE LIGHT OF THF, NEW TESTAMENT Six lectures by Sister Norma Clare, Brigidine. At Floreat Park, on Tuesday evenings at 7.30 p.m.. commencing on October 25. At Gwelup, on Wednesday mornings at' 10 a.m., comAlong with many other Catholic efforts in hospital and nursing mencing on October 26. care the future of the redevelopment at Saint John of God Hospital, A t Como, on Thursday evenings at 7.30 p.m., comSubiaco, may hinge on the future of the $16 per day Government mencing on October 27.
St. John's rebuilding may hinge on subsidy; nurses school remains
subsidy to private patients.
Sister Corona, Provincial -1.he announcement was Superior of the Saint John made by the Premier, Sir of God Order, made this Charles Court, at the hospicomment last week when tal last week. plans were announced of a This is the first time the $22.5 million redevelopment hospital has received funds programme over the next for this phase of its work. five years. As a result of the grant Last week in Sydney. the the hospital is now taking Australian Bishops' Confer- applications for the nurses ence. was told by the Cath- school commencing in Febolic Social Welfare Com- ruary 1978, and girls whose July mission that were the Aus- applications had been de4-6 Canonical visitation and confirmation (6), tralian Government to with- clined for February 1977. Kojonup. draw subsidies from nursing are now being invited to re7- 10 Canonical visitation and confirmation . (10), homes and private hospitals. apply. "the effects would seem to The Kittanning. general training school - the only private 1 4-17 Canonical visitation and confirmation (17), be. disastrous." one and the only school unWaroona. WARNING der Catholic sponsorship in 2 1-24 Canonical visitation and confirmation (24). - The removal of the $16 W.A. - was started in Harvey. per day subsidy in the Aug- 1962. although a training 28-31 Canonical visitation and confirmation (31). ust budget has been widely school for Religious Sisters Narrogin. rumoured and this week a had operated at Subiaco August warning was sent to the since 1911. I -3 Canonical visitation and confirmation (3), Federal Government by the The cost of maintaining Joint Health Advisory Co- the public school became Wagin. 1 1-14 Canonical visitation and confirmation (14). mmittee. too much of a burden and The committee chairman, i! was decided to phase out Manjimup. Or.. Lionel Wilson. said that the school at the end of even a 10 per cent shift of last year. the estimated 500,000 patients who annually .filled NON-RESIDENTIAL 17,428 Australian private The school of nursing hospital beds would destroy will continue to be non-resthe economics of private idential and the former nurhospitals and lead inevitab- ses' quarters in Connolly ly to the closure of many. Street will be remodelled to Private hospitals represen- become professional medical Holland & Venetian Blinds, ted 20 per cent of total hos- suites. C anvas & Aluminium Awnings, accommodation pital in Saint John of God MaAustralia. ternity hospital has conducFlyscreens,Tarpaulins. Meanwhile, at Suhiaco. ted a midwifery nursing Saint John of God Hospital. school, with three intakes a received a bonus with the year of 15 students, since news that the State Govern- 1961. 286 ALBANY HWY., VIC. PARK ment has granted $300,000 A midwifery school is altowards the continuation of so tonducted at Saint An6 1 1620 61 1539 a the nurses general training ne's Hospital, Mount Lawschool. ley.
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MASTER'S DEGREE FOR W.A. STUDENT
CHICAGO. - Alan J. Foley, a member of the Divine Word Missionaries, was due to receive his Master of Divinity from the Catholic TheologicaL Union at Chicago during a commencement liturgy on May 26 in Augnstana Chapel. 1-lvde Park. Alan is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Larry and Joan Foley, of St. Joseph Pignetelli Parish. Attadale. He completed his studies with a major in philosophy of St. Peter Chanel Seminary, Fitsimmons R o a d. _ Toongabbie, N.S.W. Australia. Ordination to the priesthood is scheduled for December, followed. hopefully. by appointment to the mountain diocese of Mt. Hagen in Western Highland, Province • of Papua New Guinea. The Union is a graduate school of theology which serves as the official theologate for sixteen Religious Orders of the Roman Catholic Church. P.M4P~.11 , 11,4141.411.41#41.41.41.41,41~4,)
FIRST MIXED CURSILLO
Western Australia's fourth Cursillo is to be held from June 3 to June 6 at St. John of God's Convent, Safety Bay. It will be the first mixed Cursillo, as the previous ones have been on a segregated basis. Anybody wishing to participate in this or a future w eekend is asked to get in touch with Mr. B. Beattie on 92 1924.
WEEKENDS OF PRAYER
To encourage and promote religious vocations, weekends of prayer are being organised by the Sisters' Vocation Council. Women wishing to explore the idea and pray about the question of being a woman Religious in the Church today are invited to join other young people, women and Sisters at the Franciscan Retreat House on June 24-26. Further information is available from Sister Brigid (61 3459) and Sister Lucy (31 5092).
WEST PERTH FAREWELL
Archbishop Goody and Bishop Quinn will be principal celebrants at a concelebrated Mass in Saint Brigid's Church, at 6.30 p.m. on Wednesday. June 8, to mark the retirement of Monsignor E. Sullivan, as pastor of West Perth parish. Those intending to be present at a social in the Italian Club afterwards are asked to notify Mrs. N. Slyth (28 6608), Miss E. McDonald (28 6996) or Mr. L. Previtali (76 4450), before May 30. Donations towards the cost of the social or for a presentation to Monsignor Sullivan will be received by any members of the Saint Brigid's parish council before the Mass and prior to the social.
ACOLYTES RETREAT
By now all acolytes should have been contacted by t heir parish representative for their enrolment in the retreat to he conducted at the Redemptorist Retreat House commencing at 8 p.m. on Friday. June 24 and concluding at 4 p.m. on Sunday. June 26. A further retreat has been arranged for November.
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Family planning method can Just-ordained deaf priest plans church for those help the sinfilary afflicted older woman The ovulation method has a lot to offer an older woman in a better understanding of herself even if she is no longer involved in planning a family, it was said this week.
dence in their knowledge of themselves as women. "Too much emphasis in the public mind about avoiding conception overlooks the more important matter of the relationship between a husband and wife," she said. The woman with grownThis was especially imup children or who even is portant to the couple who a grandmother may think it were getting past the idea silly to be contacting a faof further children but who mily planning centre but still had many fertile years there is much nowadays for attempts to establish a safe log ovulation no matter how ahead of them, she said. • her to learn, according to method of natural family irregular a woman may be, .,Mrs. Maureen Chamberlain, planning," Mrs. Chamber- especially during the meno- NEXT SESSION • The monthly clinic sepause. secretary of the Natural Fa- lain said. "Many women planned ssion at Saint John of God mily Planning Centre. families by the temperature Maternity Hospital (CamWhat the ovulation meth- GAPS FILLED method and the ovulation bridge Street entrance), Suod offered to such a woman "Modern research has si- method confirms their expe- biaco, is timed to follow the was an understanding of mply filled in the gaps in rience that body tempera- marriage preparation cour'herself and not merely a the picture and shown why ture indicates the progester- ses on the last Sunday of pre-occupation with avoid- the earlier methods, basicone levels in the post ovu- each month; however, the chilof conception ing the ally sound, sometimes failed lation phase of the cycle," session is open to any perdren, she said. to avoid conception in cer- she said. son of any age, married or tain cases. A bigger problem was single. EARLY EFFORTS In the interest of better "The vital information that many women felt unsuMany older women now turns out to be the body pported in their anxiety and understanding, couples are .in their forties had planned symptoms that every woman had lived through a time strongly advised to attend -their families by the older has recognised, but with when such matters were- not the session together. calendar rhythm method of which scientific research easily discussed, even with The next session will take calculating fertile periods. was unable to establish a their husbands, she added. place on Sunday, June 5, commencing at 7.45 p.m. Some couples were disill- clear link until recently. Personal interviews at the "Calendar rhythm tried usioned by the unexepected POINT OVERLOOKED Natural Family Planning pregnancies that occurred to pinpoint fertility matheThese women were wel- Centre, 27 Victoria Square, with this method and the matically; and it was not alcome to use the services of are available by appointpressure it placed on their w ays successful. "Now it is clear that mu- the natural family planning ment phone 25 5530, Monmarriage. "It is not a question of cus symptoms given an in- centre, to talk to women days to Fridays, 10 a.m. to refuting or debunking early fallible indication of corn- counsellors and gain confi- 3.30 p.m. •
Christians urged to lead right against 'squanderin
VATICAN CITY (NC). — In a speech to the Roman Curio, a economist, Catholic Barbara Ward, has urged Christians to be in the forefront of the battle against "squandermania."
"We wander like the Bedouins in North Africa. We have no place." Father Coughlin intends to find one. His goal, he said in an interview was to establish a permanent church for the deaf, similar to ones in California, Michigan, Washington, D.C. and Louisiana where the Lafayette diocese recently obtained Federal Government backing for a housing complex intended primarily for the deaf and blind. Then he plans to go national with 'a youth leadership camp for deaf Catholics.
ON ORDINATION Father Coughlin began these projects on May 7, when he was ordained in Baltimore, reaching a goal he set for himself "for the sheer fun on confronting the challenge." At times, he conceded, the challenge almost beat him. After graduating from Gallaudet College in Washington, the world's only accredited liberal arts college for the deaf, Father Coughlin began his novitiate with the Irini-
Pope slates selfishness of wealthy nations Pope urges an end to doctrinal doubts
The British economics expert told key Vatican officiVATICAN CITY als that "every Christian cit(NC). — Pope Paul VI izen should be behind Car"If that amount were million) for its seven or has said that the tendter and applauding him in his attempts to cut `squan- spent annually on water eight leading exports which ency of some well-off nations to seek only their projects, we could get clean were sold to northern condermania.' " Miss Ward spoke in the water for everyone on the sumers as products costing own further economic gains is hurting the Vatican Synod Hall to car- planet by 1990," said Miss $200 billion ($200,000 million). Church's mission effort. dinals, bishops, and other Ward. officials of the Curia, the • Before energy prices Addressing directors On key issues such as agChurch's central administra- ricultural policy, invest- went up in 1973, half of en- of Societies for the Protion, on the urgent need to ments, food stocks and en- ergy sold in the United pagation of the Faith. end "happy-go-lucky waste" ergy, "there is not any- States was wasted. ("It was the Pope said that not all and begin an era of inter- where near enough Christian so cheap people didn't give nations were economicnational co-operation. ally self-centred. indignation building up," a damn."). Her speech marked the said the economist. But he maintained that 10th anniversary of Pope "curiously at a moment DOCUMENT' 'FOUNDING encyclical social VI's Paul STALLING when international ties Populorum Progressio (The Ass Ward said that Pope are increasing and when She judged that the norProgress of Peoples). are becoming thern and Comunist-bloc Paul's social encyclical Po- issues countries were in a state of pulorum Progressio could worldwide concerns, CONSERVATION considered the "founding some well-off nations Christians living in the confusion as they faced si- be for plans for a whose vision is blocked world's industrialised north- multaneous economic stag- document" international economic by their own needs, by ern sector, said Miss Ward, nation and no let-up in the new the wish to raise their should lobby on behalf of rate of inflation ("stagfla- order. The encyclical's conclu- level of living to increase "the billion people making tion"). their resources, have the The northern countries sions were "more relevant less than $150 each year." on tendency to turn in on stall try to going to were were they when than said, today she people, These themselves. were "worse off than they changes in international given," she said. Miss Ward also criticised "This tendency," addwere 10 years ago," and marketing which would help nature" ed the Pontiff, "obviously Christians must be ready to poor nations, unless they "manipulating "bite the ankles of their felt the heat of public pres- through splitting the atom has repercussions on the and tinkering with DNA, participation of Christcongressmen" on key pro- sure, she said. She gave her audience — "nature's building ians in support of the basic grammes affecting them. missions." In urging "new,conserving which included the papal se- block." The arms race, she said, life styles for Christians," cretary of state, Cardinal The Pope lauded Cathunderthe and Villot, has reached an annual Miss Ward asserted that Jean Gio- spending figure of $300 bi- olic efforts to remedy Archbishop secretary, wouldn't notice "today you the world food and very much conservation in vanni Benelli — a litany of llion ($300,000 million). health situations. statistics. economic A small portion of this the average Christian famBut he reminded CathShe said that: could solve the world's maolics not to ignore man's jor agricultural problems spiritual needs. WATER — AND BEER PRICES AND WASTE and clean up the world's "These needs are not O The 30 per cent of the water supply, according to diminishing "We need a 'philosophy quite to of enough' to take us off the world's population which li- Miss Ward. the contrary," said Pope A past member of the Paul. treadmill of more and ved in the north and especmore," she said. ially the North Atlantic re- Pontifical Justice and PeaHe asked Catholics to Miss Ward cited a West gion enjoyed 70 per cent of ce Commission which sponsupport in mission lands German government study the world's income, probab- sored her speech, Miss Ward • the education of priests. which revealed that two per ly 80 per cent of its invest- encouraged experiments in Religious and catechists. cent of German gross na- ments, and between 90 and solar energy to arrest the and the "organisation of tional product, $7 billion 100 per cent of its new re- spread of nuclear power. a Press and audio visual "I like to keep my nu- means which give a ($7.000 million), was spent search. last year on "curing the af• The developing world clear reactors 93 million 'Christian interpretation ter-effects of too much sau- was paid $20-30 billion miles away," she said. of events." sage and beer." ($20.000 million to $30.000 "It's much safer." ily
BALTIMORE (NC). — Father Thomas Coughlin wants to lead his people to the promised land; "We're like pilgrims," said Father Coughlin, believed to be the only deaf Catholic priest in the United States. tarian Fathers in August, 1972. A year later he began studying theology at the Catholic University of America. It was there, he said, that he faced the biggest challenges. "It's a different world of thinking, and I almost thought I wouldn't make it," he said. "But several people gave me the benefit of the doubt." Being the first American deaf priest, Father Coughlin said, "is somewhat fearful, because of •the immensity of the task that I have to do for God." It's not the work that bothers him, though, but the possibility that "my popularity as the first deaf priest may blur the image of God through my work." Despite his reserve, deaf people apparently see the 29-year-old Trinitarian as a symbol of deaf achievement, a sign that a handicapped person can make it in a society dominated by the physically normal. Father Gary Bueche, moderator of St. John's
VATICAN CITY (NC). — Pope Paul said that current crises faced by the Church cannot be overcome until Catholics rid themselves of doubts about Church doctrines.
Deaf Centre,, Warren, Michigan, recalled the reception Father Coughlin received when he led a retreat there last year. "That was the first retreat for the deaf and the people really liked him," Father Bueche said. were -really "They proud of him -because he was going to be a priest — a priest who -would know their. .language. problems and needs."
NO MONUMENTS Father Bueche hopes that Father Coughlin "will be a sign to the deaf community that a religious vocation is a possibility. "A couple of youngsters in the Detroit area were interested in becoming priests a while back, but they thought it could never happen," he said. "This ordination will be a tremendous source of encouragement." And what does Father Coughlin hope to achieve? "I don't want to leave any monuments," he said "but rather a loving faith with the deaf in their God. "This is why I don't know what the future will hold for us."
SITUATIONS VACANT The Society of St. Vincent de Paul requires a manager for Receiving and Despatching Depot. Must be on active male, some managerial experience, willing to work with handicapped people. Salary to be negotiated. Apply in writing to President, St. Louise de Marillac Conference, 25 Tyler Street, Joondanna. Closing date for applications' 24th June, 1977
The Pope told a group of German Bishops: "The difficulties which the Church is living through today can be slowly but surely eliminated only if we overcome doubts on the doctrinal level of faith and difficulties stem- 1111110111MI NIIPIIIVALAIVIIIVO ArilPAO"'oravirlir oviivivvr/ ming from a lack of self- tli denial and sacrifice." The reference to doctrinal doubts may have been directed at Swiss theologian Father Hans Kueng, who teaches at the German University of Tuebingen. ' t icr In his book, "On Being a Christian," Father Kueng reinterpreted various Christ. Ian doctrines, saying he was trying to make the Christian message more relevant to today's world. German bishops have askRCH (OAD, ha OD 11.4GT rata' ' cr ed him to make public clariTelephone 69 2,45.S fications of various positions which, they say, do not reW HOLESALE ENouiRiEs weLcomf flect the Church's teaching. 4 Father Kueng's book was a bestseller in Germany, 0. 0' PIS
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to protests Catholic Compassion Mo. to Project Minister on abortion A gap that payments advocated is widenin siderations? • Can we justify continuing to ignore the world's refugees?
The first item ii Catholic Australian Relief's balance sheet shows that in 1976, Compassion, Project the Lenten endeavour through which Australian Catholics contribute to the betterment of developing needy countries, brought in the record sum of more than $1 million.
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• Can we justify those investments in other counMELBOURNE. -- The Hibernian Society has urged Catholics to tries which simply create write to the Federal Minister for Health, Mr. Hunt, if they want a profits for Australians rathchange in the system of paying benefis for abortions. er than contribute to develcountry? the host opment in The grand secretary of Hibernian Society had pre- ians not to pay the abor• Can we ignore the le- the Hibernian Society of sented its submission on the tion benefits. Mr. Meere said: "The gitimate aspirations of our Victoria, Mr. Bryan Meere, question of abortion payneighbours for better health, said this week that he had outs to the minister early in submission drew to the minister's attention the fact that ity to absorb migrants and food, education, housing, received no reply from his March. The report also asks: The balance sheet is in"Because no action was every Catholic in - Australia • Can we justify basing on the "economic viability" while we reserve to oursel- own submission to the mincluded in the A.C.R. annual forthcoming, the society re- has, under the present sysreport which was received Australia's immigration pol- of_ migrant families without ves such a high standard of ister. by the Australian Catholic icy on our economic capac- regard to humanitarian con- living? The society wants the cently sent a further letter tem, no option but to contribute to the payment of Bishops' meeting in Sydney; government to change the to the minister asking him benefits for abortions, and Australian Catholic Rerules which make it manda- for a reply." Mr. Meere said that the also drew attention to the lief is administered by the tory for all benefit societies bad decided it would way in which that conflicts society Bishops Committee for Deto pay out benefits for aborbe unlikely to succeed in with the Catholic moral velopment and Peace. tions. its application if it asked principles. "All Christians need to At present, say the Hiber- the Government to remove "The submission pointed face the widening gap of nians, the society has no their abortion item from the out that the legislation conriches and poverty which to pay the alternative but tained provisions which official schedule. exists in Ausiralia but whibenefits if it is to stay in It decided instead to re- enable the minister to cfi is especially destructive business. quest that the society's con- vary the society's conditions in the develpping world," In his letter this week, ditions of registration be of registration, and it polthe report stated. Mr. Meere said that the varied to allow the Hibern- itely asked him to do so."
LIVING STANDARD
Archdiocesan donations up by 17 percent; total so far is $61,555
Pope: All connected with advertising should abide by a code of ethics
The report said that "it Returns to date from 70 parishes for the Project Compassion 1977 is becoming obvious that no solution (to the riches-pov- appeal show an overall increase of seventeen per cent; funds erty gap) will be effective received at the Church Office so far total $61,555. which does not involve the Dianella, $2,000 (7); Dou- South Perth, $855 (36); The following are the torelative lowering of our own tals for the 1977 Lenten bleview, $1,825 (77). (40); Spearwood, $700 standard of living." East Cannington, $378 Swanbourne, $310. Project Compassion appeal In its turn, this clearly received at the Catholic (53); East Victoria Park, Victoria Park, $776. involved questioning Aust- Church Office up until noon $775 (14). Wanneroo, $570 (18); ralia's actions in the field of on Tuesday. Floreat, $837 (28); Fre- West Perth, $607. trade, investment, consumpCOUNTRY The PERCENTAGE by mantle, $1,110 (35). tion, life-style and immigraBencubbin, $1,061 (41); Glendalough, $514 (29); which a particular parish tion . Boulder, $310 (23); Bevermay have increased its to- Guildford, $324 (50). Hamersley, $678; Hamil- ley, $393 (117). 1976 is compared with tal JUSTIFY I 'CAN WE VATICAN CITY (NC). — It is up to the advertising agencies, to Kellerberrin, $400. ton Hill, $600; Highgate, indicated in brackets. Mandurah, $256; Moora, the publicity workers and to the directors and managers of the media The report asks if Aust(33). $1,900 Applecross, $1,248 (90), $210. ralians can justify spending: Inglewood, $451 (32). which carry advertising, to make known to the public, to subscribe and $1,147 (46); AtNortham, $893 (80). • $7,700 million a year Armadale, Joondanna, $1,125 (29). to apply, codes of professional ethics, a Vatican message stated on . $847 (13). tadale, Pinjarra, $542 (81). on gambling? Kalamunda, $626, (14); World Day of Communication, last Sunday. $1,417 (34); Bassendean, • $2,500 million a year Quairading - Cunderdin, Kelmscott, $360 (67); KenBayswater, $291, Beacons- sington, The co-operation of the for woman, the safeguarding healthy and open dialogue on alcoholic liquor? $663; Kenwick, $ 113. • $580 million a year field, $810 (62); Bedford, $730 (70). Southern Cross, $90 (50). public was also needed in of the family and the pro- with the directors of the making these codes still be- tection of the rights of the publicity process, in respect $1,250 (56); Belmont-RedToodyay, $114. on. tobacco?, Leederville, $1,050; Les• $400 million a year cliffe, $1,100 (36); Bentley, murdie, $629 (26); LynWongan Hills-Dalwallinu, tter and enforcing their ob- human person," the Pope of reciprocal interests, and servance, the statement is- added. in common acknowledge$1,000 (52); Brentwood, wood, $528 (0.02). $156; Wandering, $10. on pets? sued by Pope Paul contin(It is worth noting, says $805 (67). Manning, $1,096 (0.04); SCHOOLS "Can I neglect to utter a ment of the good of human Cathedral, $3,798; Clare- Maylands, $756 (47); Melthe report, that the AustralTrinity College, $200; Li- ued. strong protest, in which I society. "Advertising is an imporian Government allocated mont, $843; Cloverdale, ville, $302 (29); Mirraboo- wara School, $130; Aquinas (Because of the air con- know we are joined by all $400 million, in 1976-77 for $811 (27); Como, $850 (33); ka, $2,307 (40); Morley, College, $325; Keaney Col- trollers strike, the message, men of good will, concern- tant element in the comCottesloe, $899. overseas aid). $765 (45); rvlundaring, $612 lege, $500; St. Norbert's, issued in Rome on May 13 ing the widespread display mon life of man, because (37). $ 100. was unavailable in Australia of certain types of cinema it conditions his integral de-sorAirlairSIKSIftiraisr 1 strilr Nedlands, $2,900 (47); in time for the World Day which offend the dignity of velopment and, directly or SUNDRY North Beach, $571. Little Sisters, $536; St. of Social Communication man, disturb the peace of indirectly, has an influence Palmyra, $870 (113). Anne's Hospital, $279; Stel- observed in churches last consciences, and promote upon his cultural life. "No-one now can escape W,A.O.A. Queens Park, $537 (0.08). la Mans, $15; McAuley Sunday). disharmony among men? Rivervale, $570; Rocking- Centre, $58; Catholic Social "Advertising touches on "It is for this reason that the influence of advertising, OPTOMETRISTS OPTICIANS ham, $1,099 (96); Redemp- Club, $60; Croatian Centre, delicate moral questions, I ask the bishops, priests and, even apart from the actorist Church, $1,183. $150; La Grange, $5; Bea- such as, for instance, the and laity engaged in pastoral tual content of its messa467 ALBANY HIGHWAY, VICTORIA PARK Shenton Park, $507 gle Bay, $200. education of youth, respect activity to enter into a ges, it presents, or at least (18); Res, 67 1685 Phone 61 1880 suggests particular visions 40,tataoravevevactOrlinscoWerritasrmak~04INskerAinsegtek of the world, which inevitably pull at the Christian, affect his judgment, and influence his manner of acting. "Advertising, moreover, Over 30 years .experience takes on : an ever-growing importance', because in larEDD1NGS — Our speciality, in superb "I believe the Government ADELAIDE. — Souge part it finances the deshould make realistic sublive-in colour at competitive prices, th Australian Catholics velopment of the communisidies to community organiPlus expert photography of all your social are responding genercations media and uses them sations like ours. events. ously and the Southern for its own purposes, direct"But they should be just ly and sometimes dangerCross Homes nursingsubsidies. ously influencing their orienhome project will now "The rest should come tation and their freedom. • go ahead. "The Church looks with from the community. In late March, the Southfavour on the growth of ern Cross Homes chairman, "This means community man's productive capacity, Mr. Peter Taylor, announceffort. and also on the ever-widened that, unless his organi"It means people involv- ing network of relationships sation could raise a minied in fetes, morning teas, and exchanges between permum of $500,000 by June, "It is obvious that people raffles and other forms of sons and social groups; they it would lose out on a we can go ahead with our are a sign and an anticipa$1,500,000 Commonwealth project for 89 independent have seen the social worth fund-raising. "It means people caring tion of an ever greater broliving and hostel units at of this project and have resubsidy. for others. therhood, and from this acted accordingly." Southern Cross Homes Largs Bay. "If the Government were point of view she encourlaunched a special debenture Under the debenture Mr. Taylor spoke at the 38 WICKHAM STREET, EAST PERTH scheme to help to raise the scheme, people are asked to opening of nine new South- to supply all community ages advertising, which can 50 cars operating in all suburbs we would have a pro- become a wholesome and money. invest between $2,000 and ern Cross Homes independ- needs, All dual controlled for your safety liferation of Government in- efficacious instrument for "The $500,000 was the $4,000 or more at 5 per ent living units at Magill. reciprocal help among men. stitutions, very minimum we needed to cent interest. He said then that almost "Another "But our fundamental community go ahead with the scheme," The money raised is be- everyone in the community would be very much the aspect which the Church reMr. Taylor said this week. cognises in advertising is its "We now have $540,000, ing invested with a Com- fully agreed with the idea poorer for it. "Our ideals of commun- informative aspect, with all and money is coming in at monwealth Bank special in- that the needy and underprivileged required special ity concern and Christian the weight and the obligathe rate of $12,000 a day. terest-bearing account. charity are facing a chal- tions deriving from it. Money will be borrowed help. "If this continues we will "It has to be truthful, "But when you ask these lenge. be in a position to seek a against it to build the nurs"I am firmly convinced prudent, respectful of man people for a direct donation, ing home. loan at favourable rates, "The minimum of they often refuse," he said. that most Australians will and of his essential values, "And it could even help careful in its choice of the "They say it is the Gov- accept this challenge. to pay for some of the pro- $500,000 had to be raised For Free Instructional Pamphlets to make "By their actions and by circumstances in which it jects we now have on hand. before the contract could be ernment's job to look after your written rule test easy their example they will help addresses him, and of the . "We have plans for an- signed and the work on the that sort of thing. Phone: 25 3633 — All Hours "I strongly disagree with to keep Australia a Christ- manner in which it makes project begun," -Mt. 'Taylor other 250 'hostel units. ian and a caring nation." its presentation." that approach. "If more money comes in said.
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abortion to Plan tighten DRAL CATHE O BENN W law in Britian LAST OF seems likely to fail TilE GOTIIICS
BENDIGO, Vic. — Sacred Heart Cathedral, likely to be the class, last in its Gothic woo solemnly blessed two weeks ,ago.
At a civic reception for the opening ceremony, Bishop Stewart jested about his age — now one year above that suggested by Rome for bishops to retire:
The eeremciny marked the MATTER OF AGE of a 23-year building lose c "For the benefit of those programme to *complete an who are speculating about caththe Of portion original my age," said Bishop Stewedral hat was commenced art, "my mother lived to in opened was and 1897 in be 99. 1901. "Her sister -- who was a To the former nave have four years in a calico tent can offer. "A house is a place where Religious and therefore lived t een edded* a sanctuary, on the Bendigo gold digpeople reside. a harder life — lived to be transeps and ' various side gings. "God's house is where he only 971. The homily of the Mass ehapels, crowned by a classand in a Catholic "Perhaps that informaic spire rising'284 feet above of the blessing of the new resides, the Blessed tion will :satisfy a few church where ground. by the cathedral was delivered The continuing work over Bishop Xavier Sacrament is reserved, as in people. Francis "I've been called many 20 years has required ex- Thomas of Geraldton, one- this Cathedral, God resides things over the years. . . . tensive manual skills by men time a priest of Bendigo in a very special way. "Jesus Christ, true God "One newspaper once rein the stone and woodwork- diocese for 32 years and a and true man, is continually ferred to me as 'Bernie the ing trades, simile Of them de- former vicar general. eased since the completion "It is generally accepted present in the Blessed Sac- Builder' and suggested that project was launched. that those who occupy the rament in this cathedral, as I'd had two busts built, one highest place of authority really, bodily, physically of myself. ESTATE FUNDING and personally aa you are "I can picture the headSubstantial funding of the in a country or State are when you are in your reslines in the press when I go dignified project has come from the given a special or pective homes. — 'Bernie the Builder Busts'. residence," he said. llackhaus estate. "Looking back over the STEWART BISHOP palace, "A is a king given many of consists This The completion of the years it seems that the properties bequeathed to the and our Prime Minister is cathedral was done on the Mother of *God asked me Church by an investment- given The Lodge. "So in keeping with this initiative of Bishop Bernard what I was going to do for conscious German priest who served in Bendigo from generally accepted custom, Stewart (76), who was ord- her Son, our brother. "That prompted us to i852 till his death in 1882, the King of Kings, Christ, ained bishop in 1947 and is :aying Mass for the first should be given the best we the fourth leader of the see. embark on the cathedral."
MAORI MARRIED DEACONS NEEDED SAYS N.Z. PRIEST
AUCKLAND. Auckland's Mill Hill Fathers have again called for the ordination of married deacons to work among the Maori people of the people of the diocese.
"He would probably belong to the place or be a member of the local tribe.
LONDON (NC). — The most recent attempt to tighten up Britain's abortion law now seems doomed to failure.
The Government has decided to refuse extra parliamentary time to the Abortion (Amendment) Bill, which was given its second of three required readings in February by 170 votes to 132. Without extra time, it is thought almost certain that the Bill will fail to pass through all its stages by the end of the parliamentary session (northern) autumn and will therefore lapse. The Bill would provide for stricter regulations governing the implementation of the 1967 Abortion Act.
'PARTIAL ANSWER'
In February, Archbishop George Patrick Dwyer of Birmingham,
president of the English and Welsh Bishops' Conference, described the proposed changes as a "partial answer" which would result in fewer abortions and a consequent saving of innocent human life. The Bill also had the backing of leading Anglican churchmen, but the Methodist Church felt it would tip the balance too far and that it was "an unsatisfactory way of dealing with the matter." The annual total of abortions carried out on women resident in England and Wales is just over 100,000, having dropped from a peak of 110.568 in 1973 to 101,303 last year.
But in the second reading debate, :.the Bill's sponsor, theY 'Conservative M.P. William Benyon, pointed out that if abortions were considered in proportion to live births there had been an increase from 142 per 1,000 in 1972 to 177 per 1,000 in 1975 and 1976. A previous attempt to restrict the working of Britain's abortion law was made in 1975 when an earlier &hate member's Bill gained a second reading by 203 votes to 88. That attempt also ran out of parliamentary time, but it led to the setting up of a select committee whose recommendations 'provided the basis for Benyon's Bill.
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There is no magic wand that will improve the quality of Catholic In those country areas worship without application and study on the part of all who liturgical where there will be no priests to be in charge in are involved. the future, a married deathe Mass also allows for There is a steady stream come to attend. con would be able to supply of requests (and some comComposing and deliver- prayer formulas to be dethe community's needs be- plaints) from parishes for ing Prayers of the Faithful veloped. These require study tween visits from a priest." Late last year the Fathsomething to be done to im- appears to be an easy task. and careful preparation to ers said that they wanted respect and ordained to ser- priests as we now underMany of the results heard fit in with the spirit of the Father Cushlow said that prove the presentation of to see "fully trained, fully ve the sacramental needs of stand them." in church are less than liturgy. training of Maori married liturgy. paid and full-time" married that community; a communThe composition of these In every case, the first ad- pleasing. "The married diaconate is deacons would have to be deacons working among the ity priest. There are standard prin- liturgical prayers will be vice must be to learn, study the closest thing to a com- on a full-time basis. )t•faori people. and discuss what the Church ciples recommended for the discussed_ by Sister ConcepThe Council said that ul- munity priest I think we "I'm sure that we have is seeking in liturgical pray- composition of such pray- ta. 0.P., at a one night Now Auckland's episco- timately it was to be hoped can get. ers, also for the style in workshop at the Liturgical "The man chosen for this the resources to prepare er. pal vicar for the Maori that the idea would be adopwhile The programmes being which they can be most eff- Centre, on TUESDAY, June rgople, Mill Hill Father Ge- ted as a means of supply- work among the Maoris men in Auckland, but here the presented at the Liturgical ectively presented. 14, commencing at 7,45 n! Cushlow, has asked that ing a continuous flow of would have to be accepted they were studying to pay Centre are all designed to have would Church The penitential rite of p.m. and served he people the by local the to life tie concept of the married sacramental Iliconate be "vigorously Church, "however isolated have mana among them." them a living wage to sup- help people to help them- ir,14.4,1P4PANIV, port their families." selves. or ill-served it might be by Father Cushlow said. 'Pursued." UNIVERSITY COLLEGIUM MLISiCUM There is no substitute for He said that even if the re-"— coming to learn and be fulpresents Idea was dropped for the ly informed before embarkahne being .for Europeans, RECITAL BACH ALL AN ing on any development of At should be followed throuORCHESTRAL SUITE NO. 3 -- JESU MEINE FREUDE (UNACC, liturgy. local gh for Maori people. MOTET) - CANTATA NO 21 - ICH HATTE VIEL BEKUMMERNIS His comments came after Conducted by Prof. David Tunley SACRISTY CARE a Senate of 'Priests meeting Winthrop Hall, June 4th, 1977 8.15 p.m. at. which Bishop Mackey — Prices $3, $2 What are the materials Bookings at Octagon Theatre — said as far as ministries allowed in vestments these ,41.4.4.4.4.4.4.4.04.04.0411,0,11~441, 041 , 4.4r..."0,141 were concerned, his present 'days? . rodNerne4noNe4hOW , ..4.4ranipor#4.4Nrs-e~irome interest was, less in the maWhat substances should . led diaconate, and more rl' be used in candles? 7n the ministries of acolyte, These are the questions lector and that sometimes are being catechist. asked about liturgy these days. NO PRIEST SOON The new Introduction to Father Cushlow said that Roman Missal takes a the New the of editor former The — (NC). ORLEANS NEW the Mill Hill Fathers were new and more simple apSURFACING OF OLD AND NEW PLAYGROUNDS Catholic newspaper told members of the Catholic Press in the process of Orleans phasing' to the many practiproach out their prefer would publishers some although that, — TENNIS COURTS —PARKING LOTS — (CPA) Association work in New Zeacal details associated with land. otherwise, the job of a newspaper was to "tell it like it is." DRIVEWAYS -:- BASE CONSTRUCTIONS the Mass. He said it would not be be a that and will details fulfillment, in these the All priest Church, the publishers "Sortie ag before Maori commundiscussed at a one night said, "unless we help our publisher might rebel would prefer that their Pavement Constructions (W.A.) ities in country districts news. bad workshop to be conducted them against know to readers news print never papers lick without priests. by Sister Concepta, O.P. on that would disturb read- and study them, we will 96 2797 - Telephones - 96 284'1 He also noted that there Despite the persistency TUESDAY, May 31, comers," said Father Elmo never enable them to co- of these problems, howhd not been many vocamencing at 7.45 p.m. Romagosa, who for 10 me up with Christian sol- ever, "We still enjoy the ,••wiseNnow#4.4pi,p.v... 14.111.0.1140,04.4.0 •••••#4.~....o.".....re4,4,".."4.4 Ions to the priesthood from years was executive edi- utions." 11119ng the Maori people. Father Romagosa said peace of Christ. tor of the "Clarion Hersuggested their love Be punctual "His peace is larger that the vocation of the a now is who and ald" family life was one facPlease be on time for a Father world," the than uncover to was Orjournalist New in priest parish ? which contributed to the punctual start. troubles such as racism, Romagosa said. wank leans. If pamphlet copies of the world hunger and injus"It passes all underhowever; the permanent "But because the worto the Mass are ntroduction I "our and women to tices standing. It is the deep, diaconate would offer a man ld in which we live is not ask at the loavailable, not restricPHONES of problems own enduring, God-given ,t,he chance to serve his a make believe world, a cal church for a loan for the freedom." on tions that Christ conviction Iql ristian community and Catholic journalist canevening of the Order of The has been a pilgrim benot play 'let's pretend' eiF e a family, according to book, now superseded Mass PILGRIM" "A fore us, that He has won ather Cushlow. ther with his publisher by the Roman Missal. a He has victory, that said, he journalist, A or with his readers." This will enable particigone before to prepare a He delivered the hom- must accept the fact that 1974 to study at first hand pants ily at the opening Mass man could never fill the place, that when life's GI; are the requirements what In 1)74 the Maori Dioof the Catholic Press As- stomach of the world, final word has been wriEstablished for 67 years for sacristy care in the churc,esan Pastoral Council put fiHis may we hear tten, always that there would sociation Convention. tOrward ihe ( Not affiliated with arty other company) ch today. idea of a new Citing the "agonising- be a race problem, that nal greeting, 'well done, any way asin y Anybod 0 ALBANY HIGHWAY, VICTORIA PARK kllid of priest, chosen from ly real" problems which the goals of the women's good and faithful journthe local sociated with the mainten(Opp. Cargill Street School) " cOmmunity in whtalists.' long be face the world as well as movement might ance of a church is welth he had already earned
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During 1976, The United Bible Societies (UBS) — a group of 59 national Bible societies — achieved a new record, :publishing almost 331 :million Bibles, New Testaments, and smaller portions of the Scriptures, a 'nine per cent increase 4:)ver 1975. The .ABS sold or distributed free nearly 115 tnillion Scripture publications in 1976. In India, the next largest distribution area, more than 16 million Scripture publications 'ere put in circulation. We are convinced that the best way of evangelism in modern days is through written the Word," commented the Rev. Johana M. Mbogori, general secretary of the Kenya Bible Society, who was quoted in the annual report of the ABS board of managers. "Only a small percentage of people who hear a preacher retain his words." The ABS 1976 income was $14,581,655. ABS contributions accounted for 49 per cent of the total income received by the UBS World Service Budget of $11,314,677. In February, the UBS received $27,200 to complete underwriting the cost of translating the Deuterocanonical books (the Apocrypha) in Today's English Version. The gift was from William Collins Sons and Co. Ltd., of London, as a memorial to its late chairman, Sir William Collins. The translation is under way this year in response to official requests the UBS received from Catholic bishops in Africa, India and Pakistan, and from the Episcopal Church in the United States. 1 NietiftivrArilk
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A HEAVENLY ACT VIEWED IN HUMAN TERMS; TIM MEANING OF CHRIST'S ASCENSION • By Father DESMOND O'CONNOR, S.J., of Newman College, Melbourne University. On Ascension Thursday we commemorate what we usually describe as Christ's Ascension into Heaven. But what does this mean? We usually think of the Ascension as an event taking place in an historical moment of time and as it is described in the Acts of the Apostles (1/9-11). But is this necessarily so? These days we some times read in creditable writings that this is not an historical event at all. It is just a manner of speaking to convey the theological truth that Christ's earthly life has ended and that he would henceforth be with the Father. All this is very confusing to the ordinary person; though it is simple enough if we examine it with an open mind. To be truly open a mind must be open to faith as well as to reason. Christ died and rose again from the dead. He proved that he was risen and that he was the same Jesus who had been crucified, by appearing to his disciples with a solid body and in his familiar human form (and perhaps sometimes in a less recognisable human form).
Al LEAST 10 TIMES
He talked, walked and ate with them and let them take hold of his body. He is reported to have done this about 10 times. After each of these appearances he disappeared from view. On the last recorded occasion, 40 days after the Resurrection, he is described as ascending into the sky. Two young men appeared suddenly and announced that he would come again as he had been seen to go. This was the last time Jesus was seen on earth by those who knew him before his crucifixion; though he was later seen by Saul on his way to Damascus. Let us consider the fact. Heaven is not up in the sky any more than pie is.
NOT AS A BALLOON
Jesus did not ascend to the Father in the same way as a weather balloon ascends. He did not ascend literally any more than he sits on the right hand of the Father literally. The Father does not have a right hand. He is pure spirit. Here is another figure of speech. We sometimes speak of someone having a right-hand man. We are clearly understood as meaning that it is one who is a principal, and perhaps necessary, assistant. God is not in Heaven as in a place; Heaven is not in the sky. Jesus did not ascend or go up into Heaven, even if, 40 days after Easter, he was seen to rise visibly into the sky.
AFTER RESURRECTION
We have to use human language to describe even heavenly facts. And our power to describe heavenly acts and conditions is limited by the capacity of human words. The next things we have to ask ourselves is where was Christ after the Resurrection and in the intervals between his various appearances? The general impression people have is that he was around somewhere here on earth but invisible and waiting to leave the earth and ascend to the Father. Let us not forget that he said to Mary Magdalene at the Sepulchre: "Do not hold me. I have not yet ascended to the Father." (Jn 20/17).
IT COULD NOT BE SO
If indeed he was limited to space, and if the Father was in a similar condition, this might have been so. But it could not be so. Christ had a human body, but it was glorified, with new powers and no longer limited to space or time It is not confined at any place except that it seemed to be when he appeared in human form, or in that special sacramental presence in the Eucharist. In short, Jesus was already with the Father, body and soul. ,
So the "Ascension," if it took place as described in the Acts of the Apostles, was only a visible presentation translating into human sign-language, what could not be in any other way easily communicated; namely the incomprehensible fact that Jesus not only had risen from the dead, but was enjoying with the Father and the Holy Spirit the heavenly state; and the body he had assumed in his human nature, also in its glorified state, was enjoying the fulness of joy and power promised for those who die in God's grace.
WORD OF GOD
That was the first part of the Word of God concerning the Ascension. The second part, and perhaps the more important for us, is just this: a man rose from the dead, and his body and soul united with the Godhead, in a manner so sublime as to be beyond our comprehension and he enjoys pleasures beyond our conceiving. Moreover, this fact has been revealed to us, in as clear a manner as God could design, commensurate with our ordinary capacity to grasp it, as a guarantee and promise that we too will follow him into that glory, if we die in God's grace.
THE IMPORTANT THING
That is the important thing for us; that the Man • Jesus, who was like us in all things (sin excepted), has achieved this, and not in a merely spiritual way, but bodily, though in the way of a glorified body. The importance of grasping all this is that we do not then receive faith-shattering shocks if we read that events such as the Ascension as it is described in _ the Acts of the Apostles, are not historically true as described. As for myself, I see these things in the simple way. I believe that the Ascension as described was an historical fact; just as I believe that on the death of Jesus the veil of the Temple was split from top to bottom and many who had died rose and appeared to those who knew them — though this is of course a very much less important thing that the fact of thern Ascension.
NOT IN LITERAL SENSE
I know that quite orthodox biblical scholars today say that these facts were not historical facts. Their knowledge of the literary forms of the scriptures leads them to the opinion that all this has been told to us in scriptural, revelatory language drawn from the Old Testament, and the words used are not meant to be understood in their literal sense but as imparting good news of greater import. Their arguments are persuasive, even forceful. At the same time they do not exclude the possibility that while God has this prophetic plan in the scriptures, he also allowed for the actual happening of these events as they are literally described.
EXPERTS' SITUATION
And the experts are not in any position to say categorically that these events did not take place exactly as they are recorded any more than anyone else can say that they did. The important thing to realise is that, whether these things are historically true as recorded, or merely true as revelatory of deeper truths, or true in both these senses, it make no difference to the truth of the scriptures; and the reading of these opinions should not shatter or even weaken our faith. Perhaps rather it should confirm our belief that Jesus, who would not leave us "orphans" has left us one only certain guide to interpret the scriptures. That guide is not the theologian, but the Church speaking to us through Pope or Council,
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THOUGHT-PROVOKING PLAY WELL ACTED
The girl (Leith Taylor) Tru( or false, it has and the boy (Ian Scott), claimed been often through their ignorance and that t' e English were the prejudices acquired from one of he few — some their society, went along would lggest the only with and supported the con— per )le in the world ditions of violence. • Theatre by COLM O'DOHERTY who Irld the ability, The theme of the play even f 'le good sense shows how society, through mental iound its inability to recognise the and health, to laugh at There is the stockbroker This is rather like the causes of violence, is being — brilliantly played by that professional pride of Roche destroyed — an issue of prothemselves. (Alan Cassell) the one-time fine actor Leslie Wright I SIP41 ,00W4,141
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— That claim has never who sees the world as his professional soldier, now found importance to the survival of mankind. indisputed; iously Sc been oyster, a most affable and mercenary. Roche could This is one of the most deed En lish comedy has in cultivated gentleman, the kill provided it was in the large pa t relied on the anti-Communism, interesting and thought-proepitome of good-natured name of of that well devoking plays produced in osyncras charm, totally hedonistic and provided it paid. Perth for a very long time. veloped lroduct — the En- and oblivious of humanity The simple and most effglish ecc There are the two street and its needs. thugs (Ian Nicholls, Dennis ective interrogation - type The v orld has benefitted Or the journalist whose Miller), who had served in room setting is by Jas Cartfrom thi not only from its humour but also from the criterion for successful liv- the army in Northern Ire- wright and the play, which freedom of expression dis- ing was a job well done — land and now helped in the is distinguished by the exthe content of the job was execution of their own com- cellence of its performances, played. is directed by Aarne Neeme. immaterial. rades in Angola. On the other hand, it has English that the said been dramatists never looked or examined seriously those characteristics of the English which other nations or nationalities found unpleasant or simply downright ugly. That the same dramatists were superb creators of characters is not challenged. The new play "Yesterday's News," at the Playhouse Greenroom, is something of an innovation in In the light of recent damages awarded a 12-year-old schoolboy, this regard. it was noted by a spokesman for Catholic Church Insurances that most What the author, Jeremy Seabrook, asks us to believe Catholic schools are insured against such happenings. about his characters is that But nevertheless it is would enable the school dismissal of a class earlier their attitudes and behavinecessary for principals and principal to exercise con- than usual without prior our are a product of English teachers to be aware of their structive leadership but at notice being given to the society rather than individuresponsibilities in the mat- the same time avoid legal parent or guardian. al characteristics. ter and to have a reasonable problems that could inhibit It would be held that the working knowledge of the valuable initiatives on the school was still responsible law according to Mr. Pat principal's part. FRIGHTENING for the child up to the norTormey, Catholic Church Mr. Tormey explained mal time of dismissal and It is an ugly and frighten- Insurances Perth manager. that it was accepted at law courts could rule that the ing picture, strongly suggestthat a teacher's authority school was guilty of insuffiHe made the comment in ing that the violence of the English streets is exported reference to $7,000 award- was not restricted to the cient care should an accito the world at large, whe- ed against the Minister for classroom, the formal hours dent occur before the offither it be packaged as an Education for damages to of teaching or even the cial hour of dismissal. organised army of a group the teeth of a schoolboy boundaries of the school He explained that such during a soft-ball game at premises. situations were covered unof mercenaries. Courts had declared that der a public liability policy The play is presented as school; the judge ruled that a series of autobiographies, there was not sufficient the teacher's powers of dis- and it was important for set in that period of time supervision. cipline extended to cases of schools to be sure that they A good working know- accidents out of school as had such a policy in force when British mercenaries fighting in Angola executed ledge of the law in these well as those in the school. and that the amount of infourteen of their comrades matters, Mr. Tormey said, A practical case was the demnity was adequate. for refusing to fight — the historical incident occured about eighteen months ago. , The people who do not interact sit and talk about themselves.
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"Faith is a free act, says Pope
Paradox: Apathy to religion hunger for the spiritual
LONDON (NC). — Cardinal Hume, of Westminster, told assembled leaders of the V ATICAN CITY (NC). British churches that — The gift of faith is given he sees a new "yearnonly to people who want to receive it, Pope Paul VT ing . . . for spiritual told a general audience last things" among people week. today, despite appear, After an exhausting mornances of public apathy lag of private meetings, Pope Paul told thousands toward religion. II/
• Pictured is part of the scene that confronted Catholic Church Insurances when they were called to survey a recent fire in the kitchens at Saint Joseph Hospital, Bicton. Fortunately, there were no staff nearby when an explosion occurred in one of the stoves late at night, causing extensive damage to equipment and dislodging ti les from the wall with the strength of the blast.
There was a "profound gathered in two general audThe cardinal's speech to curiosity about the interest ience sessions: "Faith re- the assembly of the British in the person of Jesus quires us to use our intelli- Council of Churches marked Christ," and people were gence, but not without also the first visit by an Arch- perpetually fascinated" " using our will. bishop of Westminster to with Him and His message, "To believe, man has to the interchurch assembly Cardinal Hume said. since it was founded in Want to believe. .1942. In addition. he said, "This means that faith is a free act." The Catholic Church has wherever he had gone he with the had found "a real hunger The Pontiff told about observer status council but is not a mem- and thirst for prayer." 15,000 visitors that "faith ber. tor us during this life of "In public we seem to be "The accepted wisdom of moving further away from aPPrenticeship and initiation is a mysterious king- contemporary society is that Christian values; in private. dom, a puzzling science." the public is bored by insti- there seems to be an increasWhile faith was aided by tutional religion, and has ing longing for God and for left behind its spiritual va- the things of God" the car,rgnments from reason, "it dinal said. IS based on the authority of lues." said the cardinal. Yet, he said, there is a revelation." said the Pope. "One of our shared tasks great paradox between ap'This aspect of faith is parent public apathy about is. I believe, to build up difficult for us since we are the Church and religion on from the private yearning students of reason and re- the one hand, and on the for God to a public awarebellious to the point of de- other "a yearning among so ness of the Gospel's chalclaring ourselves free think- many people for spiritual lenge and the demands of ers:' he said. the kingdom of God." things."
"They should lead us into a fuller understanding of the way God is at work in Ilis world. They are questions which are first and foremost directed to us as Christians," he said.
'NON INFALLIBLE'
The cardinal was given a w arm, friendly and relaxed welcome, underlining the extent to which British Christians today simply take for While society was indiff- granted the changed ecumen"the erent to the Churches, ical atmosphere of recent Churches can never be in- years. different to the world." the Anglican Archbishop Docardinal added. nald Coggan, of Canterbury, "We are irrevocably com- who was to fly to Rome the mitted, so it seems to me next day to meet Pope Paul to the struggle for the wor- VI, was presiding at the ld's salvation and its wel- Council meeting. Cardinal with Jokine fare. Hume. the Anglican prelate "And this involves us all reminded him of a story in the problems of the wor- about the historic meeting ld." in 1966 between the then Addressing questions to Archbishop of Canterbury. be considered by the Coun- Archbishop Geoffrey Fisher. cil of Churches next autumn and Pope John XXIII. According to the story, in its project "Britain Today and Tomorrow" -- the Pope was delayed and questions such as power and arrived late for the meetpowerlessness, unemploy- ing. ment. community, education As he apologised for keeand leadership — Cardinal ping the archbishop waiting, Hume said that these were Archbishop Fisher replied: not simply political issues "Ah well, your Holiness, none of us is infallible." or practical problems.
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The excellent form of the United's spectacular but By BERNARD JAY captain shrewd manager, Tommy Test Australian Doherty, the runner-up lag Greg Chappell in scoring two centuries on the tour of season, moulded a highly Richie Benaud has made line with his front foot. FOR HIRE FLORIST England is a heartening sign the rather uncomplimentary THANKS The odd no-ball is almost efficient team in which youth which, coupled with the statement .that "Thommo" is inevitable with a fast bowl- was prominent — two of the PETERKIN, Nancy: The steady batting of Craig SerPALMER'S HIRE WENDY QUAYLE a slow learner. If that is er, but 15 no balls in seven stars of the Cup final were sister and brothers of the jeant, David Hookes and, SERVICE FLORIST — so, Benaud should (unless overs is a bit much, even young Brian Greenhoff and late Miss Nancy Peterkin, to a lesser extent, Kim he already has) take Thom- if the law is considered to Arthur Albiston -- and had 322 WALCOTT STREET, All party equipment wish to sincerely thank all Hughes, indicate reasonable the side in fine shape, men.. son aside and impress upon be a poor one. MT. LAWLEY glassware, etc. relatives and friends for ex. strength in the upper bracktally and physically, for the him the desirability of meas* — * * pressions sympathy, et, but there are still probof Crockery, cutlery, big game. uring and remeasuring and PHONE 71 2076 cards, floral tributes, Masses, lems, Cabaret tables, chairs, "Mickey Mouse" goal or The brilliant measuring again the length and attendance at the Relights, coloured trestles, not, the historic Manchester who contributed a Liverpool, of his run-up. Fresh & artificial wedding openers form of the The great deal warmers, cold quiem Mass and funeral United club added to its to the F.A. season, bouquets — Fresh and dry elec. urns, pie has been indifferent — in made a floors, their beloved dance of sister. plates, floral arrangements Rather than have this illustrious record in defeat- brave bid for the treble and With special thanks to the fact that of Davis has been marquees, etc. McCosker was a continual early - season ing the formidable Liver- almost achieved the second Sisters and staff of St. poor and Cradles and booties for 1250 Albany Highway, because of his trouble it might be better if pool team in the Football leg against a team to late arrival baby gifts Cannington. Phone 68 2891 Anne's general hospital. Thomson bowled with his Association Cup final last which it had been superior jaw injury. front foot behind or on the w eekend. for most of the season. Beautiful fresh & artificial Serjeant has filled in well DRIVING WE CAN DELIVER The Liverpool side, who rear crease. Then there wreaths and crosses but he would be of greater won the championship, have Liverpool were about to always available value to the team a little would be no chance of a had a remarkably success- play the West German team, no-ball and Thomson would BUILDING TRADES lower down on the batting ful season and hoped to Borussia Moenchengladbacb MEMBER OF INTERFLORA lose little, if anything on the list. bring off the treble — in the European Cup final score of speed. Electrical open Fridays 'till 7.00 p.m. APPELBEE'S championship, Cup and in Rome and, as this edition A major problem is with Service, 33 Avery Avenue, From the European television Cup but the re- was going to press. and with what rebe described might as 2344. Phone 76 Dianella. the lower middle order bats- plays he never seems to cor- markable defence of Man- ordinary luck, should win to GARDEN Installations, Repairs and rect his approach and on chester United triumphed round off an excellent seamen. Maintenance. SHEDS occasions he appear- over the extremely formid- son. several reported It was during * — * * the week that Rodney Mar- ed about a foot over the able Keegan and company. YOUR PAINTING requireSiStation Como Doug Walters. and both sh personalised ments given experienced Test widely and individual attention; 460 Canning Highway, batsmen and both used to prompt and efficient service. COMO going in as late as No. 6 Freakley. C. John Phone 60 3102 or 7, were worried about M.P.D.S.A. Telephone their form. 61 4349. Full mechanical repairs Marsh has made few runs Automatic Transmission and has been dismissed onMASTER PAINTER for Service and Repairs ce or twice in going for a all your painting requireMODULAR STYLE Special price on big hit early in his innings, ments. George Hickey, New Tyres and $68 5' x 5' x 6' ..._ Reg. No. 897, M.P.D.S.A. a habit which it was thought Wheel Alignment 682 7'6" x 5' x 6' — — 24 1707. he had eliminated from his $135 batting, $149 10' x 10' x 7' .._ Improvement PROPERTY Walters on the other hand — $98 10' x 5' x 6' Service, all types of winhas made some runs but as FRAMED SHEDS dows and doors installed; yet has not built an innings _ $93 back 6' x 6' x 6' verandahs enclosed; with authority. P AINTING 9' x 6' x 6' -- $108 & $118 walls and ceilings removed; Richie Robinson, who had — $155 & $175 cement rendering and genV' x 9' x 7' CONTRACTOR a tremendous The West Australian Catholic Lawn Tennis Association has season in Aus$179 & $210 eral 12' x 9' x 7' _ repairs. All work tralia, has not been a failure received notification from the Australian Catholic Lawn Tennis AssociMabel Street, 20 guaranteed. Phone 41 2946. MOST SIZES EX STOCK in England, but have his SOUTH PERTH FREE DELIVERY METRO AREA EX performances been .such as ation that the 1977 national carnival will be held in Melbourne from FACTORY — Approx sizes. to ensure him of a place in December 25 to January 1, 1978. WANTED Phone 67 2716 PO range of fully galvanised sheds the Test team? Ned colorbond garages. Windows The matches for the club prices. at midnight and music will and erection optional extra. Of the bowlers who may Archbishop Kelly, ArchCLOTHING WANTED The function will corn- be provided by Focus.— Free quotes given for Fiexalum be picked, O'Keeffe is a bishop Duhig and P. J. mence at 8 p.m. and end TOM BRANCH. Help us to help the less Aluminium or Colorbond Patios — more than useful batsman O'Shea Shields will be playCarports — Garages fortunate by sending who has made runs in in- ed at the St. Kilda Tennis unwanted clothing, paperDEATH PREFABRICATED ENTERPRISES ternational matches when Club. (not and comics backs Albany Highway, 897A roar GAYNOR: Suddenly on he has gone in fairly late, iCnr.Westminster Street), magazines, please) to the The courts are close to May 19th at his home, perhaps at No. 8. East Victoria Park St. Kilda junction, about a OF DAUGHTERS 12 Jackadder tI 9189 — PHONE — 61 5261 Way, Max Walker has scored kilometre from the Albert After hours 71 6318 CHARITY Woodlands, Kevin Thoruns in some tight situations Tennis Courts in Queens mas, dearly beloved husAsk for Brian O'Connor 534 WILLIAM STREET, in the past, and Malone, as- Road. There is a Nyoongah Mass band THE KING OF THE GARDEN SHEDS of Molly. Loved HIGHGATE suming he is chosen, showed All participants in the group Activities Centre father of Peter, Maree For truck to call or in• some matches for West- carnival will be made honowhose members look after and lain MacLeod and further information FOR SALE ern Australia that he is a rary members of the club A Nyoongah Mass Centre worship, social and sporting Trevor. His funeral took ring 28 4403 stubborn, competent if in- during the carnival. has been established at Holy activities. place In the Roman CaAccommodation for car- Trinity church, Embleton, tholic Lawn Cemetery, elegant batsman, who can Concrete Slabs Tiernan, Father Brian nival visitors has been book- with Mass being said at DRIVING Karrakatta on Monday, win games for his team. Pallottine, chaplain to the For Sale - All Sizes. make Bright runs can but ed at the Prince of Wales 2.30 p.m. each Sunday. 23rd May, 1977, after Also Garden Curbing, Aborigines in the archdioPERSONAL tuition by lady Requiem Mass, celebrat- Pascoe has no substantial Hotel Motel, St. Kilda, onThe expression Nyoongah cese of Perth, is anxious to Soak Wells. record this ly department. a in kilometre from the instructor holder of Nation- ed in the Holy Rosary relates to a tribal group that secure the assistance of inAssuming that Serjeant, courts. al Safety Council Certificate. Church, Double% iew. CONCRETE SERVICE once occupied the southern terested people who may be The facilities are first Hookes and, perhaps Hughes Mayfair Driving School ---• Bowra & O'Dea. part of Western Australia; COMPANY with child313220, A/ H are picked for the first Test, class and the tariffs are: now it is used generically of able to assist Telephone 7299 28 28-32 Kurnall Road, minding while the parents Single. $16; twin per head, the Aborigines Ailsa Jean Bell. 9028. together 31 with Chappell, Funeral Directors. living gener- attend Mass; or for people Welshpool Marsh and Walters and the $10; triples per head, $8. Prop. Ampol Safety Centre. ally in the area. who can assist with afterThe prices are the same as Tel.: 68 2992 - All Hours 10 Stirling Road, Clare,- O'HALLORAN: Sudden- bowlers, Thomson, Walker, The Mass is the centre of relimont. Agents for Safe 'N' ly on May 21st, at her O'Keeffe. Malone or Pascoe those for the 1971 carni- point of a gathering that in- noon tea, the giving gious instruction or helping val. Fittings Scats. Car Sound or Dymock, there remains 253 home, Herbert cludes baptisms on the first with the guitar accompaniPEST CONTROL Any overflow accommoda- Sunday free. Street, Doubleview, Pat, one place which should go of each month, ment for the Mass. tion will be catered for at to an opener (to partner dearly beloved wife of afternoon tea after Mass STAMP out white ants the Spaceline Motel, virtuSits. Vacant Serjeant). John, loved mother of and religious instruction for This telephone number is for good. Contact Maxwell ally next door to the Prince Carmel, Michael, Stephthe various age groups. His telephone number Whether the selectors — long cleaned, Robinson & Phelps on BACKYARDS of Wales, at the same rates en, Annette and Gemma. Chappell, Marsh and Walt81 6488 for prompt service. grass, rubbish etc, odd jobs. and with equal first-class ers — would choose Rob- facilities. Authorised pest extermin- Northern suburbs. Tele- Fond mother-in-law of Catherine and Terry. inson for this role is doubtALL CHURCH STATIONERY and phone 46 3600. ation. The national association Always remembered ful. has emphasised that 1,0 , early 4'4 , 4 , 4NPAP 0^.4 #4 , 11,1P4 , 411h1P4V4,1,"INP.M4P4INPVIINININIP04 , 11 , , 11 , "1 , PRINTED CHURCH REQUISITES and loved by all. Much will depend on the notification of those taking Her funeral took place In form of McCosker and Da- part is desirable. The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Let us Quote you the Roman Catholic vis. A varied programme of Lawn Cemetery. Karrafor your next Order If both struck form, they entertainment and associakatta, on Monday, 23rd tion functions has been arwould May, 1977, after Requno doubt be included CLOTHING, FURNITURE (except lounge suites) in the Test side and Hughes ranged and arrangements iem Mass celebrated In CROCKERY AND OTHER USEFUL ARTICLES TO and Robinson would not be have been made for carnithe Immaculate Heart of ASSIST NEEDY FAMILIES. 450 Hay St., Perth. Phone 25 9088 selected; if one makes runs val visitors to attend the Mary Church, ScarborKINDLY DELIVER TO METROPOLITAN DEPOT — in the next week or two, Australian Open to be playough. 48 GORDON STREET, OSBORNE PARK Bowra & O'Dea, then Hughes and Robinson ed at Kooyong at concession prices. OR SOCIETY CENTRES ATFuneral Directors. may get a place. 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SMer Jocelyn Dumphy of 11 a.m. (6WN) SUN., May 29 to Sir, discusses the Melbourne . SERVICE E DIVIN We would like to thank SAT.. June 4 Windsor Congregational ways people try to underFather Arnold Hogan S.J. SUNDAY stand and share with others Church, Brisbane. 8 a.m. (6WF) for his interesting and inthe meaning of the word MONDAY to ENCOUNTER. formative series of lectures "God". Sister Dumphy has Y FRIDA n "Myth — Superstittio on sexuality and morality. engaged in research and 7.10 a.m. (6WN) ." on contemWe are sorry that many and Knowledge READINGS FROM THE study overseas A feature on the meaning porary ways of speaking more people did not avail . BIBLE for of mythology lly of God. themselves of the opportun- and value Betty Tipper of Brisbane. meaningfu The probeings. (6WN) p.m. 1.10 1 ity of hearing this very fine human 10.20 a.m. (6WN) gramme examines the place been speaker. have should ce MEDITAprominen more EVENING much WAY. feel I THE BY respect, primitive in of myth both ' :With 12) on the condition of the May — A Forbidden TION. PAULINE and JIM cultures and in the twentRecord, (The "God article an to giv Brother Kevin Ryan at TAYLOR, ieth century. Word." Cat olic Church in Chino. Clontarf Boys Town, Perth. Nollamara. Pt ting the article on the really page FRIDAY sear 1-last sigthe to justice do idn d 10.15 p.m. (6WN) nific: ice of the matters CROSS WAYS. r aise I. "New Urban Commun. Ti -! fact that the number ity." of ( itholics in China has Father Murphy O'Connor,. 3,258,about drop ed from of the Ecole Biblique int Sir, 000 .1 1948 to 500,000 in Jerusalem, and the Rev. The Bishops Education 1977 is of great interest to Graeme Ferguson. of thei tilos, concerned about the Committee statement is Sir, United Theological SeminMay Record, (The quoted the around Cath lic Church May I express, on behalf Sir, ary, Sydney. discuss with, 19) "Like any other human I remember Father Walsh, in one of his Cathedral homilies, tell- Maureen McInerny some ott wonl my of Mary, Legion the of Ti it 45 of the 65 bish- institution, the Church tends appreciation of all who ing us that our real danger was not from without, but from the Devil's the realities of applying New, ops ( idained in China in the etc.". organisa- insidious inroads into the Church. Testament concepts of comWhose words are these? assisted with the 1960 ; were chosen by prothe in d or participate tion munity in the modern urban here? a This week's The Record seems that my voice is gove ,ment associations and Those of Luther, Calvin, or day of rosaries for the inWATNEY, way of life. N. H. wilderness. the in voice VIII? Henry Walsh's Vatican Father brought without orda 'ed of vocations, held in Perth. To where do we sink from No. They emanate from crease to mind when I auth :isation is of equal inChapel last week- warning Saints All TELEVISION own a statement of our read Mr. Colm O'Doherty's teres end. eulogy of the Spears play Tc learn that only one Catholic Bishops. SUNDAY We hope that the Legion "The Elocution of Benjamin expression the Using pries celebrates Mass in it of Mary will be able to Franklin". institution", 11 a.m.: DIVINE SERCathdral on Sun- "human Iveki VICE. days almost exclusively for would appear that, unwit- continue this prayer for voThe play is all about one Franciscan Friary, Brockforei n tourists and diplo- tingly, some of our leaders cations, through the Rosary, of the saddest types of perfrom event. as annual an far so drifted Brisbane. field, mats is quite a different have writes: O'Doherty Mr. vert; pictu ?. to that painted by their theological studies that Such a proposal is not "The play is not for the Sir, MONDAY the 'hina apologists who they have forgotten the intended to over-ride any , it does contain squeamish divand dear our of words 10.20 p.m.: TONGAN Colm O'Doherty, in his review of the play you have us believe othersimilar activities undertaken scenes of male nudity and Benjamin Franklin" has DILEMMA. ine Founder: Upon this on a diocesan or parish of Elocution wise. "The some explicit language." At the western edge of "squeamish" to those who JULIE WHITELY, rock I will build my Church. level but be complementary What, I wonder, is this applied the label conare Catholics We w. of lies the group of Polynesia Doublevie scenes with ed to them. confront when offended are sort of filth doing in a Cathas Tonga known islands [T c item referred to was stantly being reminded that indecent bly (presuma explicit and male nudity We appreciate the atten- olic newspaper? publ ed on the identical we are losing the faith. Is the only Kingdom left in the in was meant) language. to paid that, was that excuse tion effete The the Southern Hemisphere. page s is this letter; exper- it any wonder? effort recently undertaken, the cause of art, anything is I have long wondered way for being told that in It has remained an indeiencf has shown that, far I would respectfully reand there is no doubt that permissible, is but evil evi- why a Catholic newspaper accordance with many other ken lacking prominence, quest our academic dignipendent Kingdom largely God's blessing will come to dence of the machinations should include reviews of persons' standards on such item ippearing near Letters taries to clarify or retract because of the guidance of d. prinparticipate the who all on of Satan. such types of entertainment matters, based to 11 Editor are likely to this heresy before any furthe missionaries and the REG WILLIAMS, I have had occasion to unless it is to condemn ciples of their religious be- astuteness of its own rulers. attn.' more reader atten- ther damage is done. President, Perth Senatus complain of Mr. O'Doher- them, and I consider your liefs, his own attitude is But whether it will remain. A. C. WHITELY, tion han those on other Legion of Mary. ty's articles before, but it columnist is being allowed questionable. East Victoria Park. page —Editor.] so is debated in this protoo much latitude. gramme. G. J. HOGAN, By his action in this inTrigg. stance, he has opened the
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DUBLIN. — Plans are. already in hand for the bicentenary next year of the woman who founded the Sisters of Mercy, and who. conducted a life long waron want in her native Dublin. She was Catherine McAuley, whose cause for beatification is making good, progress. Her career was traced in.: a lecture at Cloncliffe Coll. ege, Dublin, by Sr. M. Angela Bolger. Sr. Angela said that Catherine McAuley lived at atime when there was no welfare State, secular institutes or social workers, and in a Dublin where poverty, unemployment, malnutrition vice and drunkenness were rampant. Two thousand ale-houses, over a thousand brandy shops and 300 taverns served the population of 176,000, but an average of 28 people to a house was considered normal — until that figure rocketed to 97. One of Catherine McAuley's first steps was to enrolls 300 pupils in a school and open a hostel for working-. girls. There followed hospital and prison visitation, child care and geriatrics, and s system of provisioning the, poor in their own homes, which was the forerunner of today's "meals on wheels." • — From ,THE UNIVER. SE," London.
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While it is too much ces of Sidebottom, the State By BERNARD JAY player, who in the past has to soy that South FreThis win brought up the - LEVANT, a former Eastexerted a powerful influence mantle has yet become • By Guest Tipster Mrs. D. MADD!: JN ern States galloper, put up hat-trick for SABA MINX After a promising on start the side's play. major a force in this a very impressive perform- and, judging on this last Graham Farmer's East Perth W. A. N. F. L. team has ance to finish second to performance, I feel sure she year's faller: away, possWhether the suggestion of ALBANY - 7.40 p.m. I NVITATION - 9:') p.m. Junction Girl in the Hol- will go on and win many competition, its winn- ibly because of injury to the Swan Districts coach, GRADE 4 - 530m. NON PENALTY - 530m. ing its way into the fi- some of its leading players John Todd, for introduction lister Handicap. more. 1. Lady Record, 2. Nett 1. Cream Mac! e, 2, nal four by defeating such as Spencer. of a transfer lists by West Contents, 3. King Andros, Bright Idea, After being well back in PETRENUI is a name East Perth 3. Le( !Zebel, has given a Australian clubs would ha- 4. Marion McGee, 5. Faith- 4. Cassius the middle stages of the punters should remember in Nero, 5 Ylistet Although the team apfillip to the competive the effect of making the race and being forced wide the coming weeks. This peared to have a strong competition more even is a ful Litzi, 6. Glamour Nero, Toewyte, 6. Castle alLite, tion. 7. Fawnview Cadet, 8. Re- 7. Startling Gem, On the turn, LEVANT fin- three-year-old colt loves the
Cos. ruck earlier in the season, matter of opinion. cord Trapper, (res) 9. Alle- mic Sam, (res) 9. avail° ished powerfully down the wet and is suited by the BelAnother factor in impro- the followers recently have gro, (res) 10. Tennille Fire. D'Oro, (res) 10. Fri y Outside to get within three- mont course. His strong ving the look of the league not given the team the reHowever, it could be the quarters of a length of the second to Castelet showed table is the continued good quired drive, despite the eff- means of giving many more ble. Select: 3, 4, 8. Winner. A winner at his that he is near peak condi- form of Subiaco which had orts of the rovers, and, al- players a chance to get a Select: 5, 2. 4. previous start in the coun- tion and should soon show won three games at the time though Duda is a fine spear- league berth in some team MAIDEN 8.00 p.m. try, he seems to possess the a profit for his followers. of writing and had put up head, there is apparently other than that to which QUALIFIED MAIDENS - MAIDEN - 9.40 .n. ability needed to become a • a fine performance against some weakness in the half- he was originally tied. QIJALIFIED MAIU NS 530m. WARIAN was slightly Star of the Belmont season. the strong East Fremantle forward line. 530m. On that score alone, it is disappointing at his first run 1. Today's West, 2. Run-, team. well 1. Sunday Talk, : Rebel considering. worth after a spell on Saturday The onya, 3. Tessa Brin, 4. ClasHowever, East Perth canSABA MINX blitzed her when he could only finish It faces a formidable task not be ruled out as a final details about how it would sic Finesse, 5. Contented Payout, 3. Canon " 4; rivals on Saturday to win sixth behind Junction Girl. in displacing any of the four prospect. operate could be easily es- Charm, 6. Go Brownie, 7. Slieauwellyn, 5. Sna y the Banner Graduation over na, 6. Stringaround. Ram tablished once the principle After racing up near the top five teams, but Subiaco Moss is working hard at of the system had been ad- Fine Century, 8. Dyna lander Rebel, 1,200 metres by seven lead all the way, Warian can no longer be taken light8. C Joyl Blast, (res) Quick 9. Wizlengths. After landing two failed to run on -in the clos- ly by any side and its deter- Claremont without an ade- opted. Son, (res) 9. Kt. 'wont ard, (res) 10. Holstein. quate supply talent of and lengths in front at the start, ing stages. However WAR- mined, disciplined play unLady, (res) 10. Isa.• Scone The whole system of cleaSelect: 5, 6, 3. she was never headed and IAN will be improved vast- der captain coach Brian it will take him a season to rances, both locally and Select: 4. 1, 3. inDavid Young rode her to ly by the run and seems cer- Douge could well be an im- make any considerable imterstate is on such an un- CANNING pact on the team. 8.20 p.m. the line untouched, to win tain to win more than his portant factor in determinCANNING - 10 r a. satisfactory basis that any GRADE 5 - 530m. At Swan Districts, the worthwhile suggestion easily from Malorama and fair share of races this pre- ing the fate of the premierGRADE 5 - 530: such Tallangatta. coach John Todd has had as this should be paration. 1. Canonero's Gift, 2. ship. carefully 1. Cathy's Corn st, 2. immense problems with in- considered. Daw Petite, 3. Toscana Perth, East Fremantle and juries and Lucks A Plenty, 3 'ame's the performance Girl, 4. Fashion Flo, 5. West Perth have shown in winning 4. /more two games has It is possible that some Control Gift, 6. Jacnat Fly- Daughter, themselves to be the three not Meg, 5. Husum's sensible scheme, which er, 7. Ibagsit, )y, 6. been without merit. 8. Luska outstanding teams as the Churchill Flyer, 7. iafra's would not disadvantage any Power, (res) 9. Lord SunWhen a team has had to player, second round gets under Son, 8. Concorde 3aron, could be devised to set, (res) 10. Orient Coven. (res) way and the chances of the play 39 players in the first also cover the movements 9. Think Spe , (res) Select: 4, 8, 1. teams lower down could ten games of a season, the of players from State to 10. Butch Flower. magnitud e its of difficulties State without leaving the well depend on their perforSelect: 7, 8, 6. mances against the three can be gauged. smaller States at the mercy ALBANY - 8.40 p.m. GRADE leaders in the remaining 4 530m. Added to this, the team of poaching by Victoria. DISTANCE - 10 1 p.m home-and-away games. has been without the servi1. Henry's Friend, 2. DISCRETIONARY Slim's Image, 3. Moonlight GRADING - 7. in. Mile, 4. Lionel Lou, 5. Lin1, Dark Victory. Miss da Tiki, 6. Merry BachelNow operating from Indoor, 3. It Wort 4. Ilor, 7. Second Collect, 8. ford Flash, 5. Budd Alibi, Tequila Lane, (res) 9. Spar555 Albany Highway, Victoria Park - 61 7711 6. Julie's Sapphire, Busy ' kling Gift, (res) 10. Johnny Coven, 8. Roman rama, ; Blast. (res) 9. Opal Broo , fres)) Select: 2, 7, 4. 10. Magarada. Select: 6, 1, 2. DISTANCE - 9 p.m. DISCRETIONARY CANNING - 10. 1 rem GRADING - 740m. GRADE 5 - 530 Cnr. MURRAY & BARRACK STS. 1. He's A Tak, 2. Bal1. Pickanero, 2. notted PERTH 6000 gownie Lass, 3. Black Ta- Milo. 3. The W e, 4. No. 1 LOTTERY $300,000 4. Erin's Phantom, Essdebit, 5. Darwin an, 6. There were close games in the series of the Gaelic football com- merine, 5. Lanky Diamond, 6. Small Magic Calypso, 7 Erin's TICKETS $7 FULL BOOK $350 petition played last weekend. Tag, 7. Slick Halo, 8. Indian Baron, 8. Erin's neral, No. 2 LOTTERY $80,000 The match between Kala- Metropolitan team. just fail- Larkin and T. Murray, one Jet, (res) 9. Magic Mac- (res) 9. Floral La , (res) • TICKETS $2 - FULL BOOK $100 Arthur, (res) 10. Hossack. 10. Jenolan Willow munda and Metropolitans, ed to beat the strong Kala- each. which had been looked for- munda side, who were ably No, 3 LOTTERY $30,000 Select: 1, 6, 5. Select: 6, 4, 5. FIXTURES ward to with great, keenness, served in midfield by their • TICKETS $1 - FULL BOOK $50 The next round of fixturned out to Bea hard- centreman Tom Campbell. lures is: No. 4 LOTTERY $16,000 fought game with -neither NOON: W.A.I.T. Blue v. GOOD DEFENCE TICKETS 50 cents - FULL BOOK $25 side giving anything away. W.A.I.T. Gold, Stout play AlailtiossrmIsl by the MetroThe rapidly improving oatkicouroloturst . 1.30: Kalamunda v. Finpolitan backline contributed bars. largely to the relatively low 3 P.M.: Queens Park v. NESENBa score by Kalamunda. N111111111111\ NMI\ 'Wail Metropolitans. - KEVIN In the second match, BURKE. Queens Park played an outstanding game to go under by only one point to the highly-rated W.A.I.T. Gold team. X PLY TYRES ... ...... ... ... from $17.50 The result was even more remarkable when it is conTHE RAILTON Wembley Ei rdl Textile sidered that in their previous PRIVATE HOTEL encounter W.A.I.T, Gold ... ... ... ... ... ...from $23.70 .• RADIALS COMFORTAB, Following were the re5 Minutes from St. Mary's scored 62 points to nil. sults of the matches played ACCOMMODAT Cathedral 5 Steel Queens Park scored in the last weekend at Dog Swamp BED and BREAKFAST Bed and Break• st DINING ROOM k RADIALS first minute of the game and in the A and B Grades of ... ... from $29.16 $7.00 Cnr. PIER & MURRAY STREETS, the team, sensing victory, the Y.C.W. netball competiPERTH CRANLEY, I ease* M. F. committed Guaranteed themselves tion: PHONE 25 2133 241 87 Phone wholly. A GRADE: St. Thomas RE-MOULDS ... ... from $ 8.50 Aquinas (1), 18 d. Bluebirds "Ail prices apply to 10" tube Type Tyres" LACK LUSTRE (1), 12; Osborne Park, 40, Accommodation at CARLTON H In contrast, the W.A.I.T. d. Dianella, 7; Scarborough, Gold players were not as 39, d. ALL SIZES - LOW PRICES Room with refrigerator, electric jug, tea co e Highgate, 8. completely prepared to work Morning paper. Excellent breakfast. Park g B GRADE: Bluebirds (2), TYRE WHOLESALERS SELL 'EM for the ball and gave a lack 24, d. facilities, $7.00 per day. Bedford, 23; Doublelustre display. Telephone: ; 209, view (2), 13, d. Newman 248 HAY STREET, East CHAIRMAN OF DIRECTORS: ROD EVANS Their lack of drive cost (1), 10; St. Thomas Aquinas them dearly and the team (2), 26, d. St. Thomas will have to make a greater A quinas (3), 17. NEW BEAUFORT HOTEL "HOME OF THE HOFBRAHAUS" effort if they hope to beat Y.C.W. won an exciting t eams more highly fancied competition at Gibson Park, Corner Of BEAUFORT and NEWCASTLE STS., ,ERTOI than Queens Park. Fremantle, last Sunday. Room with refrigerator, electric jug, tea cc The results were: Morning paper. Excellent breakfast. Pail. It was a great team effort, Kalamunda, 2-9 d. Met- with the goalies in top form facilities. $7.00 per day. Garr Pat & ropolitans, 2-5. Goalscor- and the defences very sound. ,,ermanent Accommodation B & B $35.00 W. Phone i 7564 ers: Kalamunda, P. Chiari There was also some ex- Phone 28 7566 CHAIRMAN OF DIRECTORS: ROD EVANS and P. McClure, one each; cellent centre-court players Metropolitans, K. Sackville, Y.C.W. were undefeated. c. M401 2. BEST: M. Rafferty (KalaSTEEL BELTED RADIALSThe most exciting game HERDSMAN MOTOR NOTE. I munda), R. Sackville (Met- was against Fremantle who * 26 AIR CONDITIONED POOL SIDE UNITS - SINGLE, C ist.e * Drive in & leave your car with us ropolitans and G. Chiari were also undefeated. Special Family Rates Full Facilities DINING ROOM - SMORGASBORD - FUNCTION ROO we'll drive you to work. (Kalamunda). Thanks to the coach, BarThe all-purpose pub North of the River W.A.I.T. Gold, 3-5, d. bara Myall, Y.C.W. (2) I Queens Park, 3-4. Goal- played well but were not TYRE WHOLESALERS 9 HERDSMAN PARADE, WEMBLEY PETER BURCHETT: 87 5555 scorers: W.A.I.T. Gold, H. strong enough to outclass 126 Adelaide Terrace, Perth, Telephone 255 933 Pasano, 2; J. Cahill, 1; their opponents.-JOANNE Printed and published by Edward Vanheemst, "Recor, 404.'07 Queens Park: P. Devine, P. COREY. 450
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