Experiment to curb insanity

A remarkable experiment was conducted by Dr. Ratten, Surgeon-Superintendent of Hobart General Hospital, transplanting a gland from a woman to an insane woman with the result that the patient became normal, and has remained so since the operation was performed a month ago. Dr. Ratten declined to say whether the gland was from a living woman, or what sort it was, and while more than satisfied with the result it was too early to make prophecies.

Forced labour for Irish racegoers

Auxiliary police held up racegoers and bookmakers going to Kells races in Westmeath, and compelled them to fill up trenches outside Mullingar. The work was arduous and unpleasant, and the amateur fatigue parties made a poor show with picks and shovels. A farmer’s son, aged 15, while walking with a girl in the Nenagh district, ignored the Crown forces’ challenge to halt and was shot dead. A curfew had been fixed at 6pm in Dublin for the Easter weekend.

No war trophies for school display

An order from the Minister of Education, Mt Mutch, to the NSW State War Trophy Committee stating that war trophies were prohibited from being exhibited at schools under his control was read out at a meeting of mayors and shire presidents in Sydney. A motion was carried expressing surprise and resentment at the order, saying it was not in accordance with public opinion and feeling. Weapons earmarked for display would go to Victoria Barracks.