Democratic critique of pre selection in elections
A political column argues against pre selection in parties and praises preferential voting. It lobbies for voter freedom to choose candidates, denounces party hacks and private interests, and urges public engagement to curb undemocratic control by party managers. The Labor Party is criticized for preserving non democratic practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester
Iimek
U.ap
Connservatiam
India
Labor Party
Local and General: dances, rides, and meetings listed
Long Plain hall hosts a dance and euchre party on Saturday August 31 with Nash's orchestra and town buses. proceeds go to the Chamber of Commerce Popular Man candidate. An old time dance at Rob Roy on August 31 supports the Returned Soldiers' Popular Man candidate. The Capitol Theatre alters its bargain night to feature Boris Karloff's The Fatal Hour followed by Charlie Chan's Murder Clue. Red Barry serial and other features shown. A United Country Party meeting at Evans Street Memorial Hall on Monday 5 pm discusses Federal elections and Barwon by election. The Wattles Red Cross Branch hosts a charity afternoon supporting waist measure based entry, games, and a tea. five new members join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Plain
Nash
Chamber of Commerce
Rob Roy Oy
Patal Hor
Boris Karloff
Capitol Theatre
Charlie Chan
Red Barry
Strauss
Nelodies
United Country Party
Evans Street
Barwon
Wattles
Red Cross
Red Cross Society
Mesdames McGufficke
Baillie
Derrin
Glen
Mont Vidier Clearing Sale and Benefit Shoot at Gun Club
A Wednesday sale at Mont Vidier features Mr W. T. Taylor's livestock and farm assets after a sale of property. The Red Cross branch will supply luncheon. In addition, a benefit shooting event at the local Gun Club grounds Saturday supports the Country Candidate fund with Seaman match teams from several towns competing and afternoon tea included. Cansdell's advertises Nicolyn fabrics and Rep Tide cloths in assorted colors with price details.
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W. T
Graman
Delungra
Bundarra
Birgara
Inverell
Rabbit Skins Market Report From Sydney Sales
Rabbit skins prices and demand fluctuated at Wednesday Sydney sales. Better grades weakened with bid quotes 1s 0d lower per lb, hatters’ grades steady, fox skins in irregular demand with best between 10s and 1l. per skin, low grades largely unsold. Cotton dress lengths and fabrics highlighted by Creston sasti-abring and Graftonelle lines as shoppers urged to make early selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchcombe Carson
Sydney
S&d
Cansdell
Abbott elected Wariabde hospital board chair and Dempsey vice
Local government and hospital leadership changes are reported with Abbott named chairman of the Wariabde hospital board for the coming year and Dempsey as vice-chairman. Other items include staff rotations in the Light Horse regiments, a probate grant for Victor Dekyver, and various community notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garter
Wariabde
T. J. Dempsey
7S Seer
Joina Piy, Ltd
Drala
Mile of Pennies First Hundred Yards Covered
The ongoing Mile of Pennies drive by the Chamber of Commerce reports 105 yards covered with a goal to extend further. Donations from local firms like A M Cansdell Co and others fund police and collection on drive day. Also noted: £63 raised at a Gun Shoot, dress fabrics promoted, and hockey selections listed for the Sloman Cup defense plus matches with Tamworth teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Givany
Ho Buxton
AM. Cansidell Ac Co
Psy Lic
A. M. Cansdell Ac Co
Messia
Bob Ditchfield
Kinross Bros
There’ll Always be an England Movie Ball Delights Inverell
Inverell hosts a 1940 Movie Ball where There’ll Always be an England set and a strong cast wowed the crowd. Prizes included first for best set and best dressed, with Miss A Milne as Scarlet O’Hara and Neville Chamberlain portrayed by Mr Stan Gunson. Organiser N G Bolton praised the event as a standout in the district hospital fundraiser and town social calendar.
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Inverell
England
N. G. Balton
Queen Victoria
Neville Chamberlain
Prises
Percy Ley
Bian Cuno
Ghiren Victoria
Stan Gunso
Thorsters
Mrs. Canions
Meades
Darkies
Miss A. Milne
Scarlet O'Hara
Janet Harding
Bonnie Blue Bullet
Cisco Kid
W. Wattins
Senorita
Senors
Cirese
Ee Ae Ryan
Ted Sweaney
Lillian Mitchell
Alwin Austin
Yates
Austin
Linda Varley
Borathy
D. Young
FR Stockman
A Cauisiers
Aldle Og Cloonan
Candi Dare
Mate Coop Nia
Dare Old Birkett
2NZ
Mir NG Bolton
Thie Murine
Bolton
Alwas
Andl Mes
Gramiscun
H Stvlew
Henrys
Woods
June Seymours
Melntyer
Kathrine of
Arragon
McLane
Anne Bolern
Katharine Parr
Vernonkatherine Hinware
E McCasker
Anne of
W. Bunyan
Winaton Churchill
Eo McCosker
Mirfarees
MelIntyre Tnavyy
FO Worgan
Saidlers
C Drummond
P Dimand
Red Cros
J. Mitchell
Gunson
Eric Broughall
John Ryan
J. Harding
Bonnie Blue Buller
L. McCosker
Prissy v. Messin
J. Moore
Rhett Buller
John Oars
BE. Graves
Dr. Meade
F. Woods
Uncle Be Peer
Salvage Truck Delivers Second Load of Waste Materials
A full truck load of papers rags and metals moved from Inverell to Sydney yesterday marking the second shipment to date. The Salvage Committee notes trap iron and steel arriving for Empire disposal and will handle accordingly. Appreciation is expressed for local business support and the Red Cross has received the initial cheque for the first waste consignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inverell
Sydney
W.D. Weaver
Red Cross
Rob Roy War Fund Dance Supports Country Candidate
A Rob Roy committee reported a successful dance and raffle last Saturday to raise funds for the Country Candidate. Prizes included Mrs G Pinney first and Mrs Benedeich second, with others dividing several gifts. The event, held August 21, also saw thanks to donors for bags and cake, and a total of £8 10s 9d presented to the campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rob Roy
G Pinney
Benedeich
Bishop Promotes Lantern Lecture Tour in Ashford Strand
The Bishop of Armidale visits Ashford to present a lantern lecture at the Strand Theatre. The event lists varied topics and locations of interest, with Evensong, a building fund collection, and multiple preaching and confirmation sessions scheduled across August.
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Armidale
Ing
Berslees
Cygur
Ashford
Gentlemarion Sainters
Atwust
JF Ashford
Maminy Balalmka and Wizard of Oz Cast Lists
A long OCR read lists performers and participants for stage roles in Maminy Balalmka and The Wizard of Oz. Names include Ila Jones Bo Fililoty J Gam bell W. Hale N Frater M Pollock M Crook A Hughes W Boland Nish Do Frater Quinn Bo Walker Crawford Mrs. D Young Rowe Fairy Queen Varley Dorothy Young Witch Moira Ryan Estelle Cancer and other cast members with indeterminate roles. Arrangers include Mins Sweaney Younger Set and a group of senoritas and gentlemen.
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Maminy
Balalmka
Mowry Frater Wisard
A. Daley
Tin Man
Campbell
B. Berry
Lion
Cisco Kid
Mins 1
Sweaney
Mo Ryan
Burnard
J. Nicholas
A. Boel
A Sweaney
I Sweaney
Senoritas
Messrs
J. McDonnell
O Middleton
A. Raynham
Kel
Ted
Harper
Mrs. Kannar
A. Austin
Ros Hill Cottage For Rent With All Conveniences
Cottage at Ros Hill listed for immediate occupancy features complete amenities. Apply to NA Gardner at 220.
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Ros Hill
In Memoriam Notice Missing Fragments
In Memoriam fragment lists names and phrases like Rest in peace. The readable parts mention deceased individuals and a prayerful wish for peace. Content lacks clear dates, places, or formal notice details to identify specific persons.
In loving memory of Percy Manful
A memorial note from loving parents and brothers marks the accidental death of Percy Manful on August 23, 1035 at age 14. Five years have passed since his sudden loss.
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Monckton
Percy Manful
Slater
In memory of Thomas William Harrison
In memory of our beloved father Thomas William who died August 23 1936. Lately safely gathered in far from sorrow no more earthly griefs or fears nor sadness. For the life so good and true now rests with God. Inserted by his loving sons and daughters.
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Harrison
Thomas William
In Loving Memory of Annte Grace Fraser
Broadway family mourns the passing of Annte Grace Fraser who departed this life on August 23. Messages from daughter sister and mother recall her loving voice and the joy she brought. The grieving circle promises to keep her memory alive and honor her spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fraser
Annte Grace Fraser
Ambulance Board Meeting and Memorial Contributors
The NSW Ambulance Transport Service Board announces the annual meeting of the Contributors to the James Campbell Memorial. The notice outlines practice sessions, postal testing, and a course for two including an art brush, based on prior experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.S.W. Ambulance Transport Service Board
James Campbell
Syman
North Steckion
Government notices from the August 23 1940 Gazette
Public notices announce road purchase by Edward James Doust in Swamp Chase Arrawarra Inverell area with one month objection window. tender call for mail service contracts Inverell Wallangra Inverell Yetman Wiltshire due September 4 1940 with forms at GPO Sydney and OPO Sydney signed by ROW Hamilton deputy director ports and telegraphs.
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Edward James
Doust
Acres Road
Fou Wits
Swamp Chase
Arrawara
Inverell
Aednigee Ro Mets
Kaortte G of Allman
Linverell and
Wallangra
Inverel
Yetman
Wiltshire
General Post Office
Sydney
Superintendent Postal Services
Opo
Row
Hamilton
Ports and Telegraphs
For Sale Weidig Second-Hand Piano
A notice offers a Weidig second-hand piano for sale with a call for inquiries. The ad requests interested buyers to call to arrange a viewing or purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weidig
Alfer
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Tihat
Len Conatell
Mont Vidier
Nicolyn
Cansdell's
Tomorow
GC. L. A. Abbott
Goverment Room
Mra
Barney Jones
Whitestreet
Ae c. i
Royal Australian Piers
ATP
Travedy
John Humphreys Crowley
Barraba
Crow Mountain Road
C. E B. Trythall
12Th Light Horse Regiment
Armidale le
24Th Light Horse Regiment
Main
A. F Hope
4Th Light Horse Regiment
Victor Adolphe Dekyver
David Street
Moaman
Dekyvere
New South Wales
France
Jock Lorkrew
Tingha
Lockrey
Evans
Bert Feeris
The
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Wieborne
Stone
King Street
Pastor Jenver
Pte Ferris
Jim Anderson
Geri
CF. Anderson
Lawn Valetos
East Rydney
Miss Loxton
Miss N Brown
G Oa Vivers
Mery J. L. Vivers
Tanworth Hevellera
Ata P.m
Z. Blanch
D. Bielby
I. McKenzie
J. Reading
V. Garrett
N. Glen
D. Oconnell
M. O'Connell
T. Larkin
J. McKensie
Tamworthemies
Arkrowleegues
I Alf
Bevan
Sam Kee
Leverell High Schoo
Noratalg
Balton
How- Pita
Hopital
Morthweat
Ballon
Thone
Tal
Ort Wilith
Jack An Hake
Mev
Hater
Lothie Botton
Henry
Jesie
Ellery
Walter Raleigh
William Alakespearn
Lord Nelson
Lary Hamilton
Vielaria
Mil Disraeli
Kutelerner
Felich
Iwinston
Ating Forges
Tie Red Orgs
Epland
Arthur Hughes
Hughes
Tor Sepptire
Association
Hield
Sureeiatyl Duce
Rockleigh
Central Committee
Mise Johnston
Ehneman
J Hobby
Od McKerto
Apn
Af Daoust
Mc Cosker
Triverel
Ob Ogrady
D Warner
EB Goldman
A Nicholon
Woodstock
Sielf Olson
NA Gardner
Memoriam
Amen
Arto
Lindsay
A.M.P. Society
Secere
Barnard
Ord Auust
Murchison
Heaby
Landa WU Ke Mens
Peter
Allman
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