Country Party debates NSW subdivision and new states plan
A Country Party committee examines subdivision options for New South Wales as a referendum looms. Talks cover creating four new states New England Western Riverina and Manary South Coast or three straight coast to border lines. Some argue Newcastle inclusion, with Boundary Commission oversight likely. Transport policy links to regional division. Western supporters back subdivision contrasting fears of separation from Port.
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New South Wales
Legislative Council
Country Party
Mest
Henry, Sinclair
J. T. Reid
Wilson
Hankins
New England
Western
Riverina
Manary
South Coast
Sydney
Newcastle
South Australia
Transport minister grants exemptions for fruit and veg carriage
The minister announces exemptions from the Transport Act allowing motor vehicles to carry fresh fruit and vegetables from farm to market without charges for short trips up to fifty miles, and permitting goods transport within this distance to compete with railways. The move aims to cut delays and spoilage, aiding growers reaching Sydney markets with less handling.
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Ister
Brunner
Sydney
Langs Press Censorship Threats and Dailies’ Woes
The Gundagai Independent warns that Lang and his former Ministers boasted of direct action against critical papers. A Lang return, the piece notes, would risk Soviet-like censorship. Despite relief from censorship after the election, three of five city dailies are unprofitable, with two losing hundreds weekly.
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CFTY
Lang
Gundagai
Russia
Traffic offences and fines debated by the NRMA
The NRMA urges considering a traffic violation fines system similar to those in American cities. It cites reduced petty cases, calls for road maintenance clarity, and stresses driving safely under the Main Roads Act. Disputes over speeding evidence and duty status of police are noted, with emphasis on public safety and responsible enforcement.
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N.rm.a
Burian
Ubu
Liandovery Grout
Pat Ub
Nr.m.a
Bruxmery
Walllis Lake
Pyister
Arcess
Siys
NEMA
Tlawnt Pod Pio
Taree
NRMA
Restrirind
Awa
Trgex
Une
Traffic braking limits quoted for safer night driving
The article discusses speed limits based on braking condition and road darkness, warning drivers to cap speeds at 40 mph with four-wheel brakes and 25 mph with two-wheel brakes to avoid harsh legal consequences after any accident not caused by the other party. It compares Great Britain and United States traffic death trends, noting 665 British deaths in 1981 versus 7,305 in 1930, and credits yearly time savings as a gain.
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Great Britain
United States
It pays to Advertise in Gloucester Market
An appeal emphasizes Gloucester District’s nearly 5,000 residents to be fed clothed and served. It notes the Gloucester Advocate as the district’s only newspaper read by potential customers and urges advertising to capture the local market.
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Gloucester
Gloucester Advocate
Tennis Let Ball and Umpire Calls Explained
A historical tennis guide explains let and fault calls after net hits, net ball calls, and umpire procedures. It covers not ready serves, blocked serves, lets after faults, and the proper use of play commands including the standard two to go and play.
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Ong
G. H. McElhone
Australia
Star Talkies presents My Wife's Family comedy classic
Star Talkies screens the British film My Wife's Family this Saturday, a brisk and uproarious comedy featuring Jimmy Godden Elsie Prince Gene Gerrard Dodo Watts and Muriel Angelus. The Public Defender stars Richard Dix in a heist romance role as a Robin Hood figure pursued by police. Also includes promotion for Paling pianos and local agents.
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Star Theatre
Rookery Nook
Jimmy Godden
Australia
Elsie Prince
Gene Gerrard
Richard ‘Tivoli
Dodo Watts
Muriel Angelus
Ata
Public Defender
Robin Hood
Richard Dix
The
the Star
Cimarron
Young Donovan
Dix
Cha de headline with scattered names and numbers
Fragmentary OCR text mentions names, places, and items in a chaotic mix. It references aleady unclear entities such as Peters, Waite, Red Clove, Cape Thinley, Yorkeshirye, and assorted goods. The exact event or context remains unreadable.
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Ronan Waite
Ganon Gil
Enim
Thurlow Saddle Shop Price List Ad
An early 20th century ad from Thurlow promotes boys saddles from five shillings ten pence and ladies and gents saddles from seven shillings ten pence, all made to order with repairs and on‑premises services. Also offers motor hoods and side curtains made and repaired. price list available on request.
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Thurlow
Printing Savings Ad in the Advocate Office Gloucester
A brief ad noting lower printing costs at the Advocate Office in Gloucester. It promises a saving by choosing Advocate for printing and hints that all money earned supports local Gloucester activities.
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Gloucester
Sydney
Advocate
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USA
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G. B. Nash
T. Charlton
Bek
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Em Street & Parish Ltd
the Victoria Insurance Co. Ltd
Street & Parish Ltd
Solel
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Flemington
Farmers & Graziers
Tetoteledelete Ede Bele
E. W. Sparke, Limited
West Maitland
Campbell’s Hill
Offics
Pittson and Badgery Limited
Pittson & Badgery Ltd
Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd
Winchcombe, Carson
Hitler
Tallow
Ete
Wineholmbe, Corgan, Ltd
Adidresa Letters
Winchoom
Home
Bridge St
Transport Act
Woods
the Motor World
Milford Haven
England
J. H. Broadbent
Times
Frank Foley
Cully
Comino Bros. Garden OF Roses Cafe
Wien
Comino Brosality & Service
Hopley
Commercial Hotel
Glowe
P.O. Box
K.B
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Titel
Kost Brewery
Spae
Star Talkies
Scream
Paling
Hunter St
Ste
A. J. Cavanaugh
New Zealand
Empire
Dominion
Shis
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Sussex St
Diabolo Separator
Maten Court
W. Maitland
Sunil
North & McCullagh
Stock — Station
Truckna
General Commission
Saddler Church
ST. Gloucester
Hines and
Robbo
Kinst
Russet’s
Lou Orster
Iuperior
Barrington Street
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