OCRd book entry or other narrative
Med III., Surname and initials are listed in the back of the Book of Remembrance as a member of the Company who volunteered for active service with the A.I.F., but was classified medically unfit. Later at St Andrew's College.
Narrative - quote
Addison became heavily involved in the Racial Hygiene Association in the 1930s and advocated for birth control (sterilisation) for, as he put it, 'defectives' to ensure good 'social reform' took place in Australia. He spoke in public regularly on these matters, see:
HEALTH WEEK (1935, October 12). The Sun (Sydney, NSW : 1910 - 1954), p. 7 (CIRCKET STUMPS). Retrieved February 8, 2019, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article231179261
RACIAL HYGIENE (1935, October 13). The Sun (Sydney, NSW : 1910 - 1954), p. 18. Retrieved February 8, 2019, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article231178308
UNFIT PARENTS (1931, November 17). The Daily Telegraph (Sydney, NSW : 1931 - 1954), p. 9. Retrieved February 8, 2019, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article246560746
RACIAL HYGIENE ASSOCIATION (1933, November 22). The Daily Telegraph (Sydney, NSW : 1931 - 1954), p. 19. Retrieved February 8, 2019, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article247167291
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Addison became heavily involved in the Racial Hygiene Association in the 1930s and advocated for birth control (sterilisation) for, as he put it, 'defectives' to ensure good 'social reform' took place in Australia.