Abolition of Capital Punishment in New South Wales
A historical discussion notes New South Wales abolishing capital punishment as part of a broader reform movement. It contrasts the fate of violent crime with the shift away from the death penalty, referencing England’s historic list of capital felonies and reforms up to 1925, and comparing NSW with other nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.S.W
Evry
Cael
Thor
England
New Suth Wales
Holland
Rourania
Portugal
Deportation Struggle Deepens in Sydney Political Clash
The Commonwealth and strike agitators face a tense stalemate as authorities press deportation plans amid a protracted battle. Signs emerge that the strike may be weakening while the government seeks public approval to execute its deportation scheme, aiming to quell unrest and assert authority.
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Commonwealth
Sydney
Roy
Roy Alveal Weyer
Iy 1 Carey
Loading Wool at Bailes Secretary and Co op
Secretary Kermery and Graziers Co op report on wool loading at railway yards. They note railway staff assist when traffic warrants, consignments from unattended sidings are usually loaded by senders, and directions issued to enable help during the season.
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Kermery and Graziers' Co-op
New Books Added to Mechanics Institute Library
New library acquisitions include Voice from the Void by William Le Quex, Prisoners of Hope by Arnold Bell, The Passionate Guest by A P Oppenheim, The Gentleman of Courage by J Curwood, The Three of Clubs by Valentine Williams, The Obstacle Race by EB M Dell, and other titles such as The Veldt Trail by Gertrude Page. Authors cited include Louis Gordon Miln and Harwood Steele among others, with works spanning mystery, travel, and adventure.
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Mechanics’ Institute Library
William le Ques
Arnold Bell- Pri Risoners of
Hope
Coxnox Hamilton
G. Page
Ite Pulusan
JG Smith
A. Swan
Monte Carlo
William le Quex
A. P. Oppenbiin
HH. Knibbs
Harwood Steele
Peter B. Kyne
J] Curwood
Valentine Williams
Gertrude Page
EB. M. Dell
Mir Wu
Louis Gordon Miln
Woodstock Clearance Sale at Wood stock and local property transfers
O'Brien reports a five site clearance sale at Wood stock attracting good attendance despite adverse conditions. The agent also lists recent property sales including 280 acres to F L E Dow e, 6254 acres to J B Bryan, Tremayne house holdings 682 acres, Roslyn 774 acres to A Soliman, Kauter's Estate 1700 acres to W Smith, and Blevin's farm 620 acres to E A Porter. Also noted is the death of Albert Chick at Quirindi aged 12 months from bronchial pneumonia.
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O'Brien
Woodstock
G. — Abberfield
FL. E. Dowe
Thin Errly
Mergodstonk
J. BR. Bryan
H. T. Newman
Manilla Receives Clean Sheet Insight On Licensing Board
The Licensing Reduction Board year left Manilla with a clean slate regarding any repayments to local hotels. This outcome reflects well on the town’s prosperity and district conditions.
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Manilla
Licensing Reduction Board
Commonwealth Loan Offer Promises Safety and Generous Terms
Sir Samuel Hordern praises the Commonwealth Conversion Loan as a safe investment backed by national resources. Bonds and new stock will bear AY percent interest, with face value acceptance for probate. Government faces no second offer, but may cover shortages by importing fruit. International events and local sales are listed alongside upcoming cultural events.
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GM Dash
Commonwealth Loan
Samuel Hordern
Earle Tage
Commonwealth
Jones
Manilla Cricket Union meeting and club elections
The adjourned Manilla Cricket Union meeting set for next Saturday at 7.30 pm at the Mechanics Institute will receive nominations for the competition. The Diggers' Cricket Club annual meeting is scheduled for Tuesday night. The Manilla Cricket Club reformed to affiliate with the Manilla District Cricket Union and elected officers including President A R B McLeod and Secretary Treasurer D Conte. A debate over holiday changes led to a plan to have each affiliating team play one game on Wednesday every five weeks to ease scheduling. Also notes Ford’s new body design with stock arrival details from Clifton's Limited inviting inspection.
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Manilla Cricket Union
Mechanics’ Institute
Diggers’ Cricket Club
Manilla Cricket Club
Manilla District Cricket Union
A Narrow Escape From Serious Car Collision
Mr. Doe Reeves in a night journey to town collided with a sulky on North Manila street. The shaft pierced the car hood, striking Miss Millie O'Brien in the back seat, causing a nasty flesh wound but narrowly missing her head. She was taken to Manila District Hospital and is recovering.
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Doe Reeves
North
Manilla
Millie O'Brien
Manila District Hospital
Merton of the Movies at Mechanics’ Pictures
Merton Gill, chasing dramatic stardom, discovers in a preview that he is cast as a slapstick comedy actor. The irony shatters his pride as he faces the reality of his film career. The show marks him as the star attraction this Wednesday.
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Mreton Gill
Tnstead
Himelf Tole
Merton
Mertot
Mechanics’ Pictres
Magistrate fines neighbours in calf destruction case
Amaul Gusta and Morgan O Neill faced Police Magistrate M Cleeve at West Maitland court on a charge arising from a calf destruction dispute. James James injured in the assault, fractures reported. O Neill fined ten pounds with costs, and ordered to compensate James for medical and wage losses totaling twenty five pounds. Foreseeable school fee and attendance notice mentioned. Public service veteran Mr C H Hale to take extended leave. notes on train service and frosts follow.
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Morgan O'Neill
M. Cleeve
West Maitland
Oliver Henry Phil
James
O'Neill
James* Law
Maxi Trate
C.H. Hale
Gale
Sviluvy
Cenna
Trib
Queensland
Local range shoot tough wind tests shooters at 900 yards
Saturday saw unstable winds across the local range as lightning fast gusts spoiled many scores. Forster held firm to win the match while Lonehy stumbled after a strong start. The Tyre prize went to J Loseby. scores listed include RF Lowy and A Bignall with mixed results.
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Forster
Lonehy
J. Loseby
Lowy
A. Bignall
Tennis results show Methodists beat Town Court in mixed scores
Tennis match results list many pairs and scores with Methodists defeating Town Court by a margin of 12 games to 82. Several doubles pairs compete including Hall and Heywood, Gardner, Bowman, Ware, Coupland, Osborne, Hungerford, Coates, Coates Hall, and others across multiple encounters ending with varied outcomes.
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Methodists
Town Court
Wv. Hall
J. Heywood
B. Ware
T. Coupland
W. Hall
J Heywood
Osborne
B. Hungerford
A Bell
C. Gardner
BL Ware
TF. Coupland
Coates
W. Coupland
Gartner and Bowmen
Ware
Coupland
Tall & Heywood
Oxborn
Hungerford
Gardner and Bell
Copland
Gardner and
Tell
Gardner and Bowman
Osborn
Gardner
Bowman
Bell
Osburne
Bell and Gardner
Bowman and
Hall and Heywood
City Dog Registration Month Warns Residents
The notice urges every town to register at least one dog and to report others, warning strays risk conviction. It notes owner involvement and penalties, and advises obtaining registration forms from the local PS. Community alerts also mention visiting dignitaries and local events amid a series of regional items.
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Thes
Radio in Schools Brings Lessons to State Children
Radio lessons in Sydney broadcast to Queensland schools resume with three weekly sessions for kindergarten primary and secondary students. Though not officially run by Education, the department supports the effort and country towns plan to fund radios. A Sydney radio bureau report notes the public interest and potential broader adoption.
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Svdney
Liteuersim
Sesdons
Farmere
F.C
Department of Education
Amd
Radi
Broadcast Bureau
Sydiny
Agery
Sydney
Ceme
Answalin Defeated and Provat Teo Gord Upset
Australia loses the blue ribbon tennis title as Frenes defers contest rights. Bret beat Paterson Lactel 6 4 6 2 6 2. Anderson won 8 6. In doubles the Australians were down 4 6 6 4 1 6 10 8. Bert Baratto defeated Pattern 4 6 6 4 6 1 63. Lacoste defaulted to Anderson, giving Franca a three to two victory.
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Australia
Lacoste
Anderon
Franca
Manilla Sheep Sale Announces Saturday Yarding
The Manilla sale yards will yard 2000 sheep on Saturday. Most are young wethers and ewes in full wool, with some rams. Yarding starts at 2 o clock, sold by agent Mr. V d Byres who notes breeders are bringing stock.
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Manilla
V.d. Byres
Manilla sheep sale to feature 200 Hyraex bulls
Ahead of the Manilla sale set for Saturday September 12, Vidt Hyraex will offer approximately 200 good quality bulls. The consignments include Durhams and their crosses aged from 22 to 4 years, with the owners directing a broad sellout of the stock.
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Manilla
Vidt
Hyraex
Durhanes
Rise in Price of Epirita Tariff Change Announced
A new tariff will raise prices on many articles including whiskey gin and schnapps. The duty increases ten pence per dozen or ten pence per bottle. The prior rate of 32 shillings will rise to 87 shillings under the new scheme.
Hotel Licenses Cancelled in North District
A list of hotels whose licenses in the North are set to cease after June 30 1996 includes Commercial Motel Tamworth Criterion Hotel Tayaworth Prince of Wales Hotel Taw worth Royal Oak Motel West Tamworth Twpreial Hotel Nundle Royal Hotel Nundle Ceot ty's Hotel Moor Creek Commonwealth Hotel Court House Hotel Narrabri Sports Arms Nerrabri Bingara Village Bingara Ardglen Australian Flat Avindale Hotel Watercourt Watercourt Hotel Miltonville Miltonville Hotel North Star Willhy Hotel Terry Hill Welcome Inn Hotel Gannedah Tattersall's Hotel Moree Gwydir Hotel.
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Lcenses
Tamworth
Criterion
Tayaworth
Prince of Wales
Tawworth
Royal Oak
West Tamworth
Twpreial
Nundle
Royal Hotel
Ceotty's
Moor Creek
Commonwealth
Court House
Narrabri
Sports Arms
Nerrabri
Bingara
Ardglen
Avindale
Watercourt
Mumbled Schedule Notice From Secretary Office
A fragmented notice states inquiries for schedules and events from ringside are available at the secretary’s ground. Special train at reduced rates will run on the second day from Narrabri Tamworth Quirindi with offices handling picked positions and plan viewing.
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Gaval
Narrsbri
Tam- Quirindi
The His of Bate Review in Australian Press
A brisk critique notes the volume’s strong, vivid setting in Twin Hills and Deep Wells on the Liverpool Plains. Jim Blake’s return from presumed death sparks a fierce feud with Ridgeway’s faction, as the story accelerates with rapid, dramatic turns.
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Bate
Edward
Tisams
Jim Blake
Alwenee
Twin Hilly
Tie Tome
Deep Wells
Liverpool Plains
Jim
Ridgeway
Angie Robertson
Reagh Street
Sydney
Narrabri footballers travel plans disrupted by match off
Narrabri footballers warned they would travel to Manilla on Saturday for a planned AR arrangements reception. Premature reports indicate the match is off and the visitors may be unable to proceed, leaving the tour in question.
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Dave Penton
Jan. Ofroydon
Mew
Permister For
Darling Harbor
Murrumbidgee
Manilla
Pentridge
Melbourne
Monde
Tamworth
Tam Walsh
Salle Narrabri
Munitla
Narrabri
Prem
Sehnal Days Show At Mechanics Institute Tonight
Local notes report Geo Edwards and Theo Boone presenting Sehnal Days at the Mechanics Pictures with new scenery being installed in Memorial Hall for Saturday night showings. Also mentioned are a 50 pound fundraising effort by the Hot Cross B Society and a fatal death in Mittaxong.
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the Mechanics' Pictures
Geo Edwards Theo Boone
J. Williamson, Ltd
Boensry
Mechanics’ Institute
Hot Cross B Society
Mit Faynne
George Herbert Loseby
R. PF. Lownby
Manilla
Mittaxong
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Stoddarts Limited
OWL
Poplin
Tri Kollar
Fuji Sik
Manilla Express
Ew Poers
Cleemance Bale
Quirindi
Albert Chick
Chick
Croydon
Wongo Creek
Geneva
Satewelay
Amieliffe
Ford
Ford Company
Mesare Clifton’s Limited
Merton of ‘the Movies
Amaul Gusta
RADIO
Answalin
Frans Provat
Teo Gord
Sale
Tel. Moree
Gwydir
Narrabri Footballe
Aveable
Adelaide
Port Adelaide
Rotterdam
Axx
Revent Licensing — Reduction Boards
Nansen
Berlin
North Pole
Ben MicKeon
Nikola
Victoria Park
Victoria
Sundave
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