Political preselection stirs in national contests
A critique of party preselection reveals how candidates must navigate backroom deals, influence, and censorship to win a party ticket. The piece argues such practices hinder fair access to Parliament, calls for public voting on candidate choice, and cites past examples and figures while warning of growing parliamentary power.
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Legislative Assembly
Que
Eta
Liberal
Labor Party
Winchester
Foster Willows
Macquarie
Bey Duran
Aheyswsupe
Twaker
Allen
Gett Ons
Bela Bove
Lavine
bin Nye
Mr. Latimes
Kelly
Mal
Ublicene
Ameria
Instrumenta
Bossig
Uureaucracy
Queanbeyan Board Meeting Proceedings and Elections
Minutes detail the Queanbeyan District Board meeting with votes on departmental allocations, project approvals, and the forthcoming directors election. Notable items include reserve use, fencing works, staff permit authorizations, and notices about the May director elections and prize events. The report lists attendees, motions, and a long section on the annual weight-gaming competition and exhibition plans.
Unclear Manuscript Mentions Security Grants and Election
Fragmentary text references a security grant program and an election process with officials and a secretariat. Mentions a secretary stating grant terms and preliminary arrangements for a provisional election. Names and exact actions are obscured by garbled OCR.
Unreadable OCR Fragment Summaries a Stock Note
A damaged OCR snippet mentions stock at home with unclear items and prices. Names like J T Cellet appear, along with scattered figures and references to trades or tracking. The text is largely unintelligible, offering no clear event, date, or identifiable entities to summarize accurately.
Betting Act and public morals debate described
Fragmentary report discusses a Betting Act aimed at curbing betting abuses and social evils. It notes government interest, clerks and young workers affected, and the need for reform to protect respectable citizens while acknowledging local resistance and historical context in Sydney.
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Sydney
Grattan Entertainers At Protestant Hall May Evening
A fragmentary review praises the Grattan Entertainers program at the Protestant Hall on May 7 with strong performances by several named artists. The piece highlights Mrs Grettin's hosting, the witty humor of Mr Deny Ceney, and the varied talents of the chorus and soloists, noting tasteful arrangement and elegant presentation.
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Eavaowen
Grettin
Ae Ora
Fan
Coryymy
Eulith¢ Drew
Bieta Soprana
Fincair
Ireland
Miles Richiefort
Fragmented OCR note hints at local event and names
A garbled OCR fragment mentions March and place names as well as people like J. Tyo and Ree. The text appears to reference a theatre, local crowd, and possible event notes but is too corrupted to identify a clear story, date, or outcome.
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Barre
Agatin
J. Tyo
Colonel Ryrie At Braidwood Remains A Fragmented Tale
A garbled report describes Colonel Ryrie at Braidwood with scant readable details. The onlookers number in the tens. references to invitations, timings around 4 30, and praise for past work appear but are incoherent. The piece mentions the Fedlea the gwar Ace and Daly and hints at a conclusion with Ryrie singing and a turnout of about 40.
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Tadien
Wales
Ryrie
Protection Taith Week Hearing Under Section 49
A legal notice reports a Board proceeding held in March to determine whether to apply Section 49, asserting publication requirements under Section 33. The decision hinges on compliance with statutory notice provisions and related enforcement actions.
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Tiwaa
Bae Ets
Liberal and Reform Associations set nomination close May 10
State party organizers and labor representatives announce a joint meeting to select candidates for upcoming elections. The reform and liberal groups say nominations will close Friday May 10, with selections made under the association’s constitution.
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Ting
Etary
Alten
Thoas Wien
Labolr
Accalla Fremont
Cova
Denen
Fragmented OCR Historical Notice About Performances
A garbled OCR segment describes a formal arts program with music and dance elements. It references Miss O’Brien and a visiting matron figure, noting audience reactions and the unusual staging. The text includes jumbled phrases about a feature selection, jokes, and a planned event with unclear dates or places.
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Queanbeyss Board
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