Correspondence on council costs and ratepayer burden
A letter from a ratepayer criticizes Ganell council administration, arguing rising rates, high engineer wages, and costly transport, plus a costly shire residence and road purchase. The writer urges a full review of costs to safeguard ratepayers and demands economies while stressing accountability by councillors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veeeh
Veech
Council of Inception
Mr. Veech
Rosd
Talbragur
Macquarie
Municipad
Ick
One of the Youngsters and the Wellington Council
A letter to readers defends Alderman Dick Wilkins against slander from One of the Youngsters. The writer denies collusion with councillors, portrays the accuser as deceitful, and recalls drought and social distress as the motivating cause blamed on municipal bylaws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thimst
Dick Wilkin
Wellington
Dick Wilkins
Australia
Wellinghat
Wiettam Council
Un-Australian Sentiments Spark Campaign Against Stock Owners
A letter by Billy Barlow recounts a local council quarrel over straying stock and fines. Alderman Wade proposed destroying strays and jailing owners who won’t pay, provoking public outcry and protests against the council’s harsh stance. The piece laments repeated council missteps and vows further civic commentary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elded
Alderman Wade
Wade
Steck
Billy Barrow
Vo Jessas
Partingtop Anderter
Lt. W
Ime
Billy Barlow
Sydney’s Crime Wave and Habitual Criminal Sentencing Tale
A Sydney report outlines theft cases in Redfern and Alexandria, noting a possibly stolen house and a series of burglaries and assaults. Judge Bevan sentences William Williams, a habitual offender, after police present lengthy convictions, while officials compare Melbourne and Sydney thrift sales, deeming Melbourne women sharper bargain hunters. The text ends with a color blindness anecdote used by a judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
J. Hand
Redfern
Alexandria
Cain
William Williams
Bevan
Darlinghurst
Pentence
Hig Manor
Williams
Defence
Melbourne
Sly
Sylles
Lady Wells
Country town and countryside interdependence in trade
A critique of capital dominance over rural regions argues that the city reaps most benefits while country towns and countryside suffer. It urges mutual support, better district purchasing, and recognition that local wellbeing depends on cooperative exchange across markets and governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rompliie
Maine
Sydney
Jortland
Lithgow
Homebush
Sydney Priss
City
Commonwealth
Aely
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Perdrian
Perdrian Rubber Co. Ltd
HA Barraclough Limited
George
Wil
Cameron
Helasale Distributors
Clarence
Campbell's
Clements
Pate
Macquarie Shire Matters
Council
Virginia
Jairt
Woods
Country Economics
J. Shakespeare
TEL
Orco Hubber Works
Orange
J. T. Rossiter and Sons Summer Stehet
Wear
Regal Records
Penney
Amiles
Regal
Willem Teoma
Beagles
Bamaida
Htepe
Ieeret
Helen
J. Howland Swift
Studebaserata
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