Address by R G Casey Draws Large Canberra Crowd
A large Canberra audience applauded R G Casey as he urged urgent defence measures. He faced heckling from one man and spent over an hour answering questions. Casey criticised Labour policy as eroding Australian life and backed private enterprise. The Liberal plan includes ex servicemen committees, higher war pensions, increased social services, and benefiting families with a first child payment. Roy Croft spoke, Norman Horne moved thanks, and Alderman Marshman chaired.
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Mr. Casey
Casey
Mateners
Canberra
Chiffey
Labour
Liberal Party
Australia
Craft
Country Party
Roy Croft
Norman Horne
Mudgee
Wellington
Ald
A. P. Marshman
Liberal reception boosts Australian primary producers
A fragmented snapshot notes Liberal candidates promising to back small enterprises, boost production, and ensure full employment for Australians and migrants. It hints at Communist critiques of Liberal policy, mentions coal pricing, and asserts Liberal plans to protect defence and ex-servicemen’s interests amid a broad federal campaign.
Flood of Wheat Pours Into Silo and Mills
Wheat receipts flood Wellington silos with 27 000 bushels at McLeods Mill and over 22 000 bushels for Wellington Farmers Milling Co. Grain quality is high with best samples weighing 65 lbs per bushel. Silo machinery renovated under T K Shaw with deliveries from G B Smith of Nyrang Wellington. Bencubbin variety leads yields while Gabo declines. Shaw plans ten hour shifts to speed unloading after rope delay in elevator shaft.
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Wellington
McLeod's
W. Geek
Wellington Farmers’ Milling Co
T. K. Shaw
Aga
G. B. Smith
Nyrang
Shaw
New Zealand Elections Amid Socialist Rhetoric
A brief report notes New Zealand elections framed by socialist rhetoric, reflecting party positions and public sentiment as campaigns unfold across the region. The piece highlights policy contrasts and voter engagement in a tense political climate.
Linseed Grows in Wellington District 1000 Acres Planned
Wellington district farmers plan 1000 acres of linseed with seed for 4000 acres allocated. At 15,000 bushels yield and £28,000 annual return, sowing costs run about £2 per acre. Prices around 35s per bushel promise a ready market. Mr Grey outlined government and industry support, tariff proposals, and spraying services to boost Australian linseed production.
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Mr. Grey
Wellington
M. G. Cameron
Western Stores
Edgleys
Australian Linseed Industries
Cameron
Australia
Arita
Thdie
Great Britain
India
China
High Deloe
Grey
Linseed Industries
Brower
Dubbo
Labour Party Factional Warnings At Meeting
A report of a heated meeting warns party members of potential expulsion for pledges broken and cautions against haphazard planting in cultivation ventures. Speakers praise the venture’s national value and Wellington district importance while weighing bank nationalisation and political direction.
Fadden Backs Labour Socialisation as Main Election Issue
A. Fadden accuses Labour of socialism and frames nationalisation of banking as the core issue. He praises Lawson candidate Laurie Failes and urges electors to vote on December 10 to voice opposition to socialisation schemes and the Chifley Government.
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Fadden
Wellington
Labour
Country Party
A. Fadden
Lawson
Laurie Failes
Failes
Labour Party
Australia
Chifley
Privy Council
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Mary Vals
A. W. Fadden
Laurie Fatles
Country
Mr. Fadden
Nanima Crescent
Lee and
Warne Streets
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