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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 06, 1932
Page
6
Distinctly understood that we do not necessarily endorse opinions of correspondents. The note signals reader letters may reflect diverse views while the paper maintains editorial separation.
In a lengthy campaign summary from Burrendong to Stuart Town and Lower Mookerawa Mr D H Spring addresses supporters and opposition alike. Reports note a strong turnout at Burrendong and Stuart Town with praise for Spring as honest and sincere, while opponents fear his policies. Local figures and committees praise organization as crowds gather in multiple venues along the road to polling day.
A reader argues against vote splitting in a three party contest and urges preferring the UAP over CP to prevent Lang's policy. The letter analyzes preferential voting dynamics, second preferences, and potential outcomes in a close seat, urging readers to keep the UC.P. candidate above the U.A.P. and CP to maximize anti Lang support.
Mr Frank Bryant planning to attend next week to continue work begun and express confidence in a strong anti-nocalian stance. The message mentions Fearon and a supportive stance attributed to A Tobin and Eachateenn, with signing off as With-Yours.
Wellington Municipal Council meets to approve a 1980/18/6 request for funds from the Government as Ald Whiteley and the Mayor back the Clerk’s report on gas works and the Power House. The session covers gas retorts, coal supply, electricity, road repairs, tree planting, and bids for sanitary services with consideration given to unemployment relief and plant tendering.
A letter to the editor criticizes Premier Lang and the Lang Blight. It denounces pre selection and single seat systems, argues proportional representation defended reforms, and calls readers to attack Lang in public opinion. It cites 1930 NSW parliament as evidence of misrepresentation and party machine power.
A letter to the editor criticizes promises by Lang and Troy in 1920s Australia regarding wheat subsidies and debentures. It argues the 7s 6d per bushel wheat pledge could not be honored, noting imperial and constitutional limits. A. G. Chandler, Endeavour Haus, Sydney, signs the letter in June 1992.
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