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with his fiery opinion pieces on the subject. He also argued for increased non-discriminatory immigration drawing from all cultures and vehemently opposed the
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origin, being a direct descendant of
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during his lifetime. He was one time editor of Sydney's first Jewish weekly newspaper as well as a lecturer on
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at a number of theological colleges in
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and argue for compensation and land rights, even risking his position as editor of the
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