Passing Notes on British Commons and Australian Parallels
The piece critiques payment of members as a reform, arguing it corrupts representation and strengthens outside influence. It cites John Burns, Alf Edden, and railway commissions, noting rifts among Oliver Felton and Kirkcaldie. It faults salaries for MPs and describes hostile debates and inflated self interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AveTkal Lina
House of Commons
John Burna
Fenny
Alf. Edden
John Burns
Oliver
Felton
Kirkcaldie
Atever
Ug 34
Department
School of the Civil Service
Wortaln
Violin Playing Said To Cure Nerves
Comment questions whether music calms anxiety for everyone noting that neighbors may not share the same calm. The joke implies differing reactions among people nearby.
City folk look down on farmers says Smith
Smith argues city dwellers underestimate rural intelligence and farming as a career. He cites successful farmers from rural districts and contrasts them with urban failures in farming, insisting real knowledge is needed to succeed in agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Shire Boundaries Defined Under 1905 Act
Boundary description outlines the local Shire area and divisions under the Local Government Shires Act of 1905. It traces lines from Mo to Parkes, along parish and county boundaries, roads, and river extents, ending at the railway center near Parkes, excluding the Parkes municipality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geobang
Parkes
Coonambra
Ashburnham
Gordon
Kennedy
Narromine
B Mine
Peak Hill
Bogan
Derribong
Hastings
Oases
Cavendish
Yralle
Palace
Bentinck
Stanley
Gobondery
Byong
Cunningham
Cockey’s Plains
Yarrabundi
Goobang
Carraboblin
Gunning
Isle of Yes
Burnam
Mumbidgle
Dowling
Magincoble
Aia
Engowra
Parkea
Wasterly
Cookamidgera
Coonawbra
Molong
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Coomber & Baker
Commission
Caswell Street
Ieee
Poeeserar
E. Pulsford
A.s.1.a
RE. D. Millen
O'Connell ,St., Sydney
New South Wales
Clifford
Gouys
Clifford Love & Compy
Clarence Street
Sydney
S.A. P
S.A.P
C. F. Stephens
Farmer and Citizen
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