Blatant Bid for Power in NSW Politics
The State Parliamentary Labour Party votes to raise the Legislative Assembly size to 94 seats, shifting Sydney representation from country electorates. Critics warn it centralises control, weakens democracy, and could spur calls for a northern state while highlighting urban bias and decline of rural services. The piece argues against a top heavy administration and urges public accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TBS
Parliamentary Labour Party
Legislative Assembly
Sydney
McGirr
Show Committee Sees Large Nominations in Guyra P A A A Election
A Guyra P A and A Association meeting filled with vacancies and high interest as many join the retiring committee. A record poll of 107 votes was recorded and committees were set for the next meeting. Officers elected include Patron W Youman President T A Everett Secretaries A A Mackenzie and F Parsons with honorary authors Cameron and Cameron.
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A. Association
Messrs
W. N. Barnes
A. A. Bennett
R. M. Cameron
J. Fraser
C. N. Neilson
R. Robertson
J. Scholes
Whites
M. Wright
Ryif
Bitzroy
Jackson
R. McLean
Local residents noted for travel and farewells around Sydney
Personal notices record CE Wheaton visiting Sydney Home after a holiday in Sydney and Mrs Strange returning to Backwater after medical care for her infant. Mrs Laury McKay bug comes home from Sydney. Miss Mary Tarr joins Royal North Shore Hospital nursing staff. Mr and Mrs P Stevenson return to Chaisbrook after Sydney visit where Miss Stevenson participated in Royal Easter Show events. Mrs Murray hosted a farewell gathering as she departs the district. Mr Murray and Mrs Murray plan residence in Sydney Guyra. Hugh Ricketts leaves for duties at Junee after transfer. departure expected this month.
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CE. Wheaton
Sydney
Mrs. Strange
Om Backwater
Laury Mckay Bug
L. Tarr
Maryt Tarr
Miss Tarr
Royal Nort Shore Hospital
P. Stevenson
Chaisbrook
Miss Stevenson
Country Women's Association holds 27th annual conference in Sydney
Report from the CWA conference in Sydney notes over 82 motions on country living, chaired smoothly by the state president in her third term. Membership rose in 1920 to include assets above £250,000 with loans aiding handicrafts unit and a seaside home appeal, while the Charles Lloyd Jones Challenge Cup went to Trida for membership growth.
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C.W.A
Sydney
Argus
Country Women's Association
L. K. Glasser
Gap View
Country Womens Association
Baigest
Hugh Munro
Ogen
Whch
Eaod
Trida
Ald Ing
Broken Hill
Entertaining Concert Delights Far North Town
A six act show featuring Sydney artists toured the district to raise funds for the Far West Children's Health Scheme. Sid Coleman hosted with wit while Patricia Baird Lawrence Haines and Pete King impressed with songs sketches and magic.
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Sydney
Sid Coleman
Com Vero
Patricia
Bracket
Patricia Baird
Lawrence Haines
Leone Benton
Pete King Martini
Mr King
Mr. King
Pare King
Ohre
Pete King
Banana
Elle Paterson
Talking Doll
Pete Kingng
Leonie Benton
Patricia Buled
S Colman
Conference draws 1000 country women to city gathering
A thousand delegates attended the 27th annual Country Women’s Association conference in the city. The visitors, though rural, blended with locals, sharing tastes that matched urban peers and highlighting the event’s lively mingling and formal proceedings.
Guyra Diggers Honor Mr Roberts at Meeting
The Guyra Diggers praised Mr Roberts for long service since 1919, noting his roles with the Teague branch, Memorial Institute, and as treasurer for the League. They will write to Mr W Brodie for medical care in Sydney and plan calls to state officials to boost branch organization and support for returned soldiers. The treasurer reported a net figure from Tin Hat Day and a league credit balance.
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E. Cullen R. Maregun
J. Cleary
L. P. Avchihaid
C. 8
Guy
Roberts
Memorial Intitute
Leagun
Drie Ina
Synay
Guyra
Hin
New Zealand League
Paisley
British Ley
Janet Russell
Australia
Russell
Russel
W. Brodie
Sydney
New England Council
Cleary
Fuller
Aradal
Oriehard Walcha
Armidale
Kentucky
New England
Tamworth
Armicate
Waleria
Aralia
Yeo
Haxi
Former Health Inspector Akin Recalls Shire Service
Former health inspector Mr Akin reflectes on a long career with the shire council. He recalls early sanitary efforts in Guyrn and Tingha, praise from colleagues, and a farewell chair presentation as he retires to open a home in Black Mountain.
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Akin
Counel
Guyrn
J. Boter
Bevan and Co
Badiey Street
Tingha
J. Solomons
F. Phelan
Wheaton
Avery
Youman
Shire
Black Maun
Dettmann
Mr. Akin Jing
Mr. Akin
Dr. Cox
Zoodbyr
Tingha Sanitary Contract Sale Discussed by Council
Messrs C Hill contractor and A Cox visited the Tingha Shire Council on Saturday to discuss a contract Cox wished to purchase from Hill. Councillors Dettmann and Cox urged the contractor to reside at Tingha for several reasons and approved the sale, noting new contracts would be called in March 1950.
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Messrs
C. Hill
A. Cox
Shire Council
Cox
Hill
Whce
Hit
Tingha
Messrs. Dettmann
Readunen
Hospital Auxiliary Ball Sees Warm Support in Cold Night
The Tar en Hall ball drew visitors from Inverell and Guyra despite severe cold. The Ryanda Orchestra provided music and a large supper was served by Tenterden women. Proceeds of £6/7/10 each will aid the Guyra District Hospital and Tenterden Hall committee. Winners were Mrs A Mule Hyan with Mr G Sole for the first waltz, and Me McLeod with his mother for the second. The organizing committee extends thanks to all helpers and secretary Mrs V Tibbs.
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Taren Hall
Viswters
Inverell
Guyra
Ryanda Orchestra
Tenterden
Guyra Dixfeid Hospital
Tenterden Hall
Awa
Arie
A. Mule Hyan
G. Sole
Me MeLwod
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Gnyra Argus
C.W.A. Conference
J. Perrin
Country Womens's Association
Alsters
Guyra Diggers
Mr. Roberts
Council
Starr
Tee
Aunine
Hudson
Almor
Judeine
Me. Akin
J. Relandson
Stonhong
Mee
Aki
Cone
Tingha Sanitary Contract
H. Beesley & Sons
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