Referendum Reflections on Labor and Unification Debate
The piece argues Labor played little role in defeating the proposals, noting non-party voting and influences against unification. It cites NSW and Queensland support, Victoria's divided stance, and broader political context. It condemns parliamentary conduct and calls for constitutional consideration at Canberra next year. Authorised by J A H Hunter Melbourne.
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Labor
Voice of
New South Wales
Queensfield
Victoria
N.S.W
Queensland
Australia
Thomas James Brown
Queen Street
Melbourne
Canberra
Bruce-Page
Commonwealth
J. A. H. Hunter
Federal Parliament House
Referendum Results Show Industrialists Win No Vote
The Referendum outcome disappoints, delaying Australia’s industrial solution. Industrial unionists voted No against Labor members, with Mr Charlton’s electorate showing an overwhelming No majority. Strike influence and conservative pressure muddied the issue, leaving many voters in doubt as results emerged the day after initial results were published.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Labor Party
Charlton
Lady helpers honored at Numurkah Agricultural Society social
The Numurkah Agricultural Society hosted its ladies committee at a Thursday social with a large turnout. President Kilpatrick welcomed guests, Mr George Moss organized the programme, and performances by local women and men followed, ending with dancing and acknowledgment of the ladies’ support and a £800 fundraising note.
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Numurkah Agricultural Society
R. Kilpatrick
Sociey
Leslie Jephcott
Lex Adams
Ruby Ambler
Ina Bitcon
J. Adams
Walter Fowler
C. T. Trengrove
E. H. Shaw
Grace Selleck
Elsie Meiklejohn
J. S.S. Christie
Indies
George Lowe
Christie
Kilpatrick
Jephcott
Larsen Wisely Wedding at St George's Church
Albert F. Larsen of Tallygaroopna and Doris Wisely of Tallygaroopna wed at St George's Presbyterian Church East St Kilda on July 7. Rev R J Williams officiated as the bride’s brother Alex Wisely gave her away. bridesmaid Linda Wisely of Geelong. best man C R Williams of Mooroopna. Honeymoon in Sydney. bridegroom given a traveling rug as a gift.
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St. George's Presbyterian Church
East St. Kilda
Albert F. Larsen
Tallygaroopna
Doris Wisely
R. Wisely
R J. Williams
Wickliffe
Alex. Wisely
Jerain
Goburg
Linda Wisely
Geelong
C. R. Williams
Mooroopna
Wickliffe House
Sydney
Young Australian poet sings of country life in verse
Miss Irma L. Bedwell of West Australia, niece of J. F. Bedwell formerly of Numurkah, at age 15 writes verses about life on a country farm. The poem contrasts dawn roosters and farm chores with the pull of bush life and a simple rural joy, preferring life in the country over town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irma L. Bedwell
West Australia
J. F. Bedwell
Numurkah
Miss Bedwell
Hean's Tonic Nerve Nuts Promoted as Nerve Food
An advertising pitch urges readers to ask their doctors about a tonic blend of calcium glycerophosphates, iron carbonate, capsicin, and cascara extract sold as Hean's Tonic Nerve Nuts. It touts Heenzo backing and claims money cannot buy a better tonic, priced at 3 shillings per box.
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HEAN
Heenzo
The Hoya Agricultural Show Suit Display Teases Style
The article advertises an agricultural show highlighting tailored suits from a stall of skilled craftsmen. It promotes neat, well-cut garments in worsteds tweeds and twills with interwoven patterns, urging readers to visit and inspect the new spring and summer fabrics and styles.
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Hoya
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National Party
Federal Country Party
Agricultural Society Sociales Lady Helpers
Larsen
Coppin Bros
iLate Alle
J. Paterson
Taylor
McPherson, Callander and CO
Barristers & Solicitors
Iwwumurkah
Nathalia & Shepparton
Monega
Mr Teare
Teamg Amdavita
THE
Numurkah Bakery
F. C. James
J. J. Driscoll
Mall Goods
Melville Street
Athih
Don. Cumming
Aumurkah
Treacy
Macon
Leggett
RED Diamond
Numurkab
Ford
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