Wider Powers for Councils The Angsty Hoy Works and Local Government
A fragmentary speech by Mr Spooner argues for expanded local government powers and more grants from the Government. He predicts possible elimination of State Governments and highlights a conference to prepare local bodies for future responsibilities, including housing services irrigation highways and utilities. The conference notes many resolutions on roads and transport and calls for petrol tax revenue to fund road construction with efforts to secure federal grants for minor shire roads.
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Spaeney
Aswocsthin
Beerin Hoyer
Uiu
Wau
Val
Pny Indiattinn
Spooner
Coud
Pomfiture on tourist roads faces near tie vote
A motion at the conference drew strong opposition and passed by a single vote 44 to 45 against. The Macquarie Shire proposal to endorse a Main Roads Commissioner note on abolition and prohibition of diversions was challenged by most delegates who called it too trivial for debate.
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Macquarie
Winter Dangers on Roads Warned by Safety Council
Winter road dangers across New South Wales prompt an urgent appeal from Colonel Brugner Minister for Transport and head of the Road Safety Council. Pedestrian visibility and driver caution are urged as six deaths occur on final reads in three weeks with foggy nights and poor lighting blamed. Pedestrians are advised to use white objects to improve visibility when walking on roads at night and to keep to the left facing oncoming traffic. motorists are urged to slow at night and in rain to stop within headlight range and drive with extreme caution on curves and poorly lit roads.
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Roar! Safety Councll
Brugner
Driving on gravel and wet roads safety tips
The guide warns about low speeds on gravel turns and panic braking. It advises releasing the throttle, keep the clutch, easing brakes, steering toward the sun, regular car checks, and maintaining smooth, properly inflated tires for safer driving on wet or slippery surfaces.
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Tynien
Dud Pearls and the Test of Real Australian Gems
A London expert claims real pearls differ from imitations when held in the hand and viewed against light. He notes a genuine pearl remains cool and slows a transpurent effect inward for about one sixth of its diameter. The observer mentions paying up to 110,000 for an Australian pearl.
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Unig Visil
North Australia
J. Marof Hattunginlens
London
Mares
Pink Tint for Margarine Prompts Government Action
A conference led by My F Wigan urges legislation to color margarine pink to prevent deception and distinguish it from butter. Dairy officials discuss duties, import rules, and yellow versus pink coloring, citing UK and Australian production figures and the need to protect consumers.
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Australa
Australia
N.S.W
Wigar
Mege- Mouries
Margaret
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Iately
Gloucester Electric Supply Co Ltd
Suugeston
Shiniverman
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Aig Ta
Great Brixtain
Prince
Great Britain
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West Maitland
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Wisnes
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Carsonville
Berrico Creek
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