Do They Really Want to be Alone Do They Really Want to be Alone
An opinion essay contrasts Scots attitudes toward independence with fear of Whitehall regulations. It notes Scottish loyalties to the crown, distrust of central government, and a longing for greater self rule. The piece wanders through anecdotes about Cheddar cheese, Cooma politics, and local scams on the South Coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitehall
Labour Party
Germany
Britain
Scotland
Australia
Devon
London
New South Wales
Commonwealth
Wooden butter hoax echoes wartime scarcity tale
A Gunnedah resident bought a five shilling per pound butter from Sydney only to find the "butter" was a block of wood. The wrapper bore a reputable firm name, prompting readers to fear a clever ruse amid wartime shortages. The Independent warns readers to beware fake butter frauds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gunnedah
Sydney
Kirkconnel Trespass Notice Proclaims Strict Prosecution
Trespass notice warns that any person found on Kirkconnel land trespassing or fishing or interfering with fences or property without permission will be prosecuted. The warning emphasizes enforcement without respect for trespassers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirkconnel
Caution Notice On Trespassing At Curragundi
A caution notice declares that any person found trespassing or removing wood from Curragundi will be prosecuted without respect to persons. Date signed Peter Winter is listed as 14 February 1951.
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Ant
Aunt Mary
General Motors
Holden
Holden Motor Body Works
South Australia
General Motors (Australia) Pty. Ltd
General Motors-Holden’s Ltd
Sir Edward Miden
K.B
Clifton’s Pty., Ltd
NEW Zealand ‘Loan and Mercantile Agency CO. Limited
Marsh Walters
Scott
Auctioneers & Stock
P.O. Box
Tamworth
NEW Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency CO. Limited
Walters
Cliff Whitelocke
Natromine News
Ireland
Eire
Labor
Cooma
Mittagong
Monaro Shire
Manara
Cratz
Hitler
Gunnedale
George Arthur Greaves
Manilla Street
Manilla
State of
R. Park
Peter Winter
Coopev
Cooper
Cpt Lens Cooper
A. C. Veness & Son
G.M.A.C
General Motor
Clifton’s Pty
Utility Ltd
Dulcy
Carl
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