Local Government Councils and their Evolution in South Australia
The article traces the development of local governance in South Australia, comparing city municipal and district councils with rural bodies. It discusses ratepayer involvement, early English borough traditions, and the 19th century reforms that led to elected councils with mayors and aldermen, noting how centralization versus local control shaped taxation and municipal powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Australia
Covatry
Iuploniil
Valopayers
Naeli
Witte Hu
Castile
Ion
Galen
England
Dolern
House of Commions
Witton
Adelaide
Mbit & District Council
South
Aus
Jamestown Triumph Over Cladstone In Narrow Victory
Jamestown edged Cladstone 17 goals 13 behinds to 16 goals 8 behinds in a tight clash at Gladstone oval. Key scorers included Cryer and Call for Jamestown with Read prominent for Cladstone, as the teams battled through all quarters with the final margin eleven points. Spectators, including umpire R. T. Currie, praised the spirited contest amid fine weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
Qladstone
Iyet Une
Oan
Iin
Abeve
Georwlowm
Callowie
Hidstove
Cryer
Cail
Maxpies
Read
Cladstone
Ami Hey
Jamestown Aid
Squlestown
Wladstone
Hest
Carver
Hall
Sviow
O'Dea
Pascoe
Dawes
McPherson
Bundalee
Bundaleer
H. Pastas Halehareo
Bebinas Sth. L
Mi Varthy
S. Curyer
Goofes
Me Joiien
Trevorrow
Moroney and CoCnoper
Sth
L. Horse -Stokes
D. Dawes
Dickson
Stanton
Manson
Farming in Turkey A peasant farming portrait in 1927
A extract from Raschil in the Monthly Bulletin on Agricultural Reengineering notes Turkey’s rural scene in 1927. It cites 95 million workable acres, 10 to cultivate, wheat as main crop, many dress and illiteracy at 90 percent, peasant villages with 1,751 homes and 15,711 implements, wooden ploughs, small four acre holdings, few draught animals, and bread heavy diet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkey
Raschil
Council Functions and Legislative Notes
The text notes that Vivi Abi of 184 and allies widely press for reform, citing a 1888 parliamentary act. It mentions ongoing reserves in amending and additional legislation, signaling forthcoming council functions and related governance steps.
Banks and Deflation in Australian Economy
An unsigned 1930s commentary argues banks are not to blame for the low mood and deflation in Australia. It asserts exports fell sharply from 1928/29 to 1931/32, wealth from output dropped, and land prices tumbled, yet banks practiced prudence to avoid foreclosures and broader harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Oseas
Wheaton
Polity Sud
Mrs. M. A. Heaslip Celebrates 90th Birthday in Gladstone
Mrs. Mary Anne Heaslip of Gladstone marked her 90th birthday on August 1. A longtime resident, she helped settle the region in 1872, served in St. Alban's church, and contributed as a Red Cross worker during the war. Surviving relatives include Mrs. Pratt, Mrs. Brose, H. Heaslip, and S. Heaslip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Heaslip
Mary Anne Heaslip
Gladstone
Hughes Gap
Boogoolie
Heasiip
Crystal Brook Station
Broughton River
Heaslip
Church of England
St. Alban's Church
Trinity Church
Booyoolie Station
South Australia
Adelaide
Trinity
Gladstone Pagan Dance Club Hosts Third Seasonal Dance
The Gladstone Pagan Dance Club held its third season dance at the Gladstone Institute last Thursday with large attendance. Carnell's Port Pirie Orchestra provided music, and the hall featured avian streamers, lattice stage, and jungle foliage. The event showcased decorations supervised by Miss Belle Thomson and others, a dainty supper in Memorial Hall, and a long list of attendees from various towns. The fourth dance in the series is set for Thursday, August 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pagan Bane Chth
Gladstone Institute
Carnell
Port Pirie
Belle Thomson
J. G. Deeble
Deebls
A. Hurl
Ly Ring
P. Stewart
J. Spotswood
R. Johmson
Memorial Hall
Meadames F. C. Spotswood
J. R. Page
A. Lawrie
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J. Horsburgh
Escope
Palmer & CO. Watchmakers
Opticians
Jamestown & Gladstone
W. L. Palmer & CO
Certified Optician
J. S. Stephens
BAKER
Chas. Geddes & Co
Port Augusta
Port Lincoln
Tumby Bay
Astor
Mickey Mouse
E. Sharpe
Oliver J. Nilsen & Co, Ltd
King William Street
R. J. Rose
Nasf.a
B. D. Ps
Georgetown Cay
Caltowien
Council
Jon
Gladstone Pagan Dance Club
D. Winter
Laura
G. Forrest
Tarcowie
G. Hall
D. Radford
Spalding
J. Mahoney
L. Goodfellow
L. Heard
C. Hefferan
Peterborough
D. Pinch
B. Welsh
S. Hay
Yacka
Baltye
Pt. Pirie
V. Clark
M O'Connor
Messrs. B Johnston
J. T. Page
G. Thomson
J. V. Thomson
W. Cook
L. B. Keen
M. Becker
L. Holland
HL Hewett
A. Pascoe
J. Heard
B. Crebe
C. Leesue
G. Bardsley
R. Winter
F. Bergin
R. Hardy
A. T. Greham
Lawrence
D. Barry
H. McCormack
H. Francis
Beecham
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