PICTURE CENSORSHIP

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XLVII, Issue XLVII, 7 November 1912, Page 5

PICTURE CENSORSHIP

N. S. WALES TAKES ACTION : | WHAT CANNOT BE SHOWN. j (Press Association. Cupyiughj..) SYDNEY, November 6. > Regulations governing cinematograph shows are gazetted. They prohibit representations of scenes suggesting inij, morality, indecency, executions, murders, and other revolting sights; scenes I of debauchery and low habits, and other scenes tending to demoralise the young ; and successful crime, such as bushranging, robberies, and other lawless acts?, which are reasonably considered to have an injurious influence upon youthful minds. Programmes must be submitted to the police for approval, accompanied by a synopsis of each item, and films must, if necessary, be screened for the informatio'n of the police. Pending the decision of the Minister, the censor may require an exhibition to be deferred. Tlie penalty for breaches of the regulations is fixed at a maximum of £2O. CENSOR APPOINTED IN LONDON. (Rec. Nov. 7. 10.10 a.m.) ; LONDON, Wednesday. The Incorporated Association of - Cinematograph. Manufacturers has appointed 'Mr Redford' censor with six examiners. M r Redfordi is not in favour of Biblical subjects, crime, compromising -love.situations, prize fights, mixed bathing, or burial scenes.