[17:32] Man jailed for 19 years for sexually abusing eight boys
A Co Kilkenny man who sexually abused eight boys has been jailed for 19 years. The Central Criminal Court heard how John Curtin's abuse of the children, which began 30 years ago and continued over 12 years, has profoundly affected the victims throughout their lives.
https://www.rte.ie/news/courts/2024/1104/1479047-central-criminal-court/
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The man who Churchill HATED most…
#JohnCurtin was a key figure in Australian political history, serving as the 14th Prime Minister from 1941 until his death in 1945.
Curtin joined the Australian Labor Party in 1911, advocating for workers' rights and social justice. His legacy was cemented during World War II when, as Prime Minister, he shifted Australia's military focus from Europe to the Pacific, aligning with the United States. This decision was crucial for the Allied victory in the Pacific.
Curtin's leadership was marked by his dedication to the Australian people, supporting servicemen and women, boosting wartime industries, and maintaining national unity. He also pushed for post-war social reforms, such as unemployment benefits and the Department of Post-War Reconstruction.
Curtin passed away on July 5, 1945, before the war's end, but his impact on Australian politics endures. He is remembered for his integrity and the foundations he laid for a more equitable and prosperous Australia.
On #3CR this week's episode of #sticktogether host James Brennan brings voices from the local launch of a new book 'Knocking the top off' - a people's history of alcohol in Australia. Hear editors Alex Ettling and Iain McIntyre and contributing writer Jeff Sparrow live from the #JohnCurtin hotel across the road from #VictorianTradesHall.
https://www.3cr.org.au/sticktogether/episode/knocking-top-peoples-history-alcohol-australia
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On this week's episode of stick together host James Brennan brings voices from the Melbourne laucnh of a new book 'Knocking the top off' a people's history of alcohol in Australia. We are from editors Alex Ettling and Iain McIntyre and congributing writer Jeff Sparrow live from the John Curtain hotel across the road from Trades Hall.
The first time I ate at the Niagara Cafe in Gundagai, NSW, I was a child and it was run by the original owners, two brothers from Greece. It had one wall covered in photos of notable patrons. I've never forgotten it.
It's been restored now, and the photo collage has disappeared. There are still a couple of pictures left.
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