Local Government Franchise Debate and Seats for Ratepayers
Discussion in the Assembly centers on extending the parliamentary franchise to shire and municipal elections. Speakers attack claims that local governing bodies did not study the issue, noting petitions and council resolutions in support of or against expansion. The bill would rewrite Section 34 to include residents on ratable land for one month, and to permit hotel visitors and workers to vote in local elections, sparking broader contention over who qualifies to vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holl
The Wheat Case Delayed Over Farm Compensation Claims
Proceedings on the Farmers and Settlers Association challenge to the Crown over 1916 17 wheat losses have stalled after a conference failed to obtain a de fining option. The government agreed to drop the plea for bona fide farmers. Impounded stock at Manilla and Rose Hill auctions set for October 15 1925 were listed by Poundkeeper Joan Blair.
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Farmers and Settlers” Association
Crown
Lim
Legislative Assembly
Buttershaw
Manilla
M. Costelloe
Rose Hill
Jolliffe
C.i Amy
Joan Blair
Sale of 20,000 sheep and 1,000 cattle at Rangari Station
Advertising columns announce a sale at Rangari Station Gunnedah on Wednesday 28 October. The auction includes 11,000 young comes backs and first cross ewes plus 2,000 comeback wethers and 7,000 Merinos with lambs likely to fetch strong prices. Agents listed are W J Byrnes Manilla and Winehombearson Ltd Sydney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rangari
Gunnedah
W J Byrnes
Manilla, and Winehombearson Ltd
Sydney
Golden Bed star Rod La Rocque feted by British royals
Rod La Rocque who stars in the Paramount film Golden Bed was presented to the Prince of Wales and Prince Henry at a dinner by the Famous Guards at St James's during his London tour. The piece notes his upcoming appearance at Mechanics' Pictures this Wednesday and a Farmers' Carnival event. It also lists local sale notices for ponies by Nimrod and a stallion from Nimrod, with contact by R. J. Martin Attunga. The memorial hall event on October 1 offers a free collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rod la Rocque
Prince of
Prince Henry
Guards
St. James
London
The
Mechanics’ Pictures
Manilla Half Holiday Cricket Club Meeting Notice
A meeting of the Manilla Half Holiday Cricket Club will be held at the Mechanics Institute on Wednesday September 20 at 7 30 pm. Members and intending members are urged to attend. D A Goote, Hon Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. de M. Lovegrove
Manilla
George Wiles
Sydney
W. M. Hughes
North Sydney
J. K. Williams
R. Green
W.M. Hughes
Half Holiday Cricket Club
Monster
Rangiri
Manilla Half Holiday Cricket Club
Mechanics’ Institute
D. A. Goote
See
Sir Timothy Coghlan Confirmed Agent General London Post
The report states Sir Timothy Coghlan has been permanently invited to the position of Agent General in London. A death at Ami Dale College last week claims Frant, a 16 year old son of Mr and Mrs P. J. O'Meara of Barraba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timothy Coghlan
London
Amidale College
P. J. O'Meara
Barraba
Memorial Hall Fund Event in Aid of Catholic Church
In the Memorial Hall a fundraising event is scheduled for Thursday October 15 in aid of Catholic Church funds. Organizers include Mrs Tom O'Brien and Mrs Simpson as secretaries and Mrs Byrne and Mrs Doughau as treasurers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom O'Brien
Simpson
Byrne
Doughau
In loving memory of Elizabeth Chapman
In loving memory of my dear wife and our mother Elizabeth Chapman who died September 20 1921. The flowers we place on your grave may wither and decay but the thought of the one that lies beneath shall never fade away. Inserted by her loving husband, sons and daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hapman
Elizabeth Chapman
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Logal Government Franchise
Chaffey
Tamworth
Otober
Btockbuyer's
Nimrod
R. J. Martin
Tyes
Attunga
Prohibition
Lowther Memorial Hall
Esser
Hudson
T. G. Gaffney & CO
Massey Depot
J. Kuhn
H. Kramer Treas
Carrick
M. C MacKenzie & Sons
Nilla
F. W. Duval ,M.P.S
Turner
Kodak Supplies
T “Rangari
N.S.W
Coount H. J. Maxcartity
Winshuttle‘s Cash Footwear Store
Winshuttles
Winshuttle's
Stockholm
Cooper
Thibault'’S Ltd
West Tamworth
FUJI
Hgorrey
Alladin
C. N. Scott
Newsage
Rial Hall
Paramount Pictures
Cecil B de Mille
Max
Paramount
Rod la Recver Vis Reynolds
Lillian Rich
Warner Easter
Theodore Kosloff
Julia Fay
Bull Montana
Burton Holmes
Australian Gazette
Prise
Universal Pictures
Clara Bow
C. Dengate
Stephen Street Manilla
W, & Moore's
Swanbrook Dairy
Swanbrook
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