Country interests urged to back rural rights and flag pride
A reader praise for country newspapers defending rural interests and urging voters to place country needs above party. The piece laments urban bias, defends the Union Jack, notes Spain and other crises, and critiques vacant allotments, municipal weed control, and local savings advice. It mocks bank closures and highlights December and July saving mottos amid hard economic times.
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Times
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Jet Party Shibboletha
Wellington
Relief Depot Raided Amid Looting at Summer Street
A chaotic incident at the Kollof Depot in Summer Street Orange describes a daytime raid during which many women and men seized goods including food, clothing, and flour as distraught patrons watched. Staff failed to intervene as valuables and beverages were taken and a policeman was sought amidst the mounting disorder.
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Kollof
Alvis Ente
Tie Veante
Tully
Jan Dicker
Leeney
Tennis Rackets Repaired and Re-strung in Sydney
Rackets re-strung and repaired at F.C. Wauyd Percy Street Sydney. All worn items guaranteed.
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Sydney Pree
F.C. Wau
Percy Street
WARDEN'S COURT ADMISSIONS FOR ENTERING LAND REQUESTS
WARDEN'S COURT heard several applications to enter on lands across Lincoln Bligh Nanma Miel and other counties. Applicants included George Sutherson Norry Davia and Herbert Park with grants or refusals noted and deposits forfeited. One case adjourned and a fine proposed for land owned by C P Veech.
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Carey
Wanlea
Bylday
Parialtoni
Lingoln
Gmentha
W. H.R. Norriy
Lincoln
Davia
Herbert Park
Nanma
Bish
Narsh
Nanima
Bligh
W. J. Blekemore
Port
Pariah
Nanimi
High
W. J. Dickewore
Yarragal
Miel
Yarragul
Bigh
Kunite Dick
Red Juin
Gordon
C. P. Veech
Transport Bill debated as NSW rail losses warned by meeting
NSW government faced with a transport bill argument that rail services lose £100,000 annually to motor competition. Chairman J C Watson argued railways are indispensable for long hauls while motors excel for short trips. Ward Norrie cited cases of delays from Bathurst yards and suggested adopting a less-than-car-road system used in American railways to combine truckloads with motor distribution to smaller centres.
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New South Wales
Nucma
Board of Moment
J.C. Watson
Watson
Sydney
Penthville
Bathurst
Divorce Bedrock for 83 Year Old Petitioner
John Dunkley aged 83 of Newtown requests divorce from Alice Dunkley 60 on ground of desertion. The case before Mr Justice Owen in the Divorce Court was adjourned amid the old man’s claim as possibly the oldest divorce petitioner in New South Wales.
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John Dunkley
Newtown
New South Wi
Owen
Alice Dunkley
Cara Wir
Creme Charmowan Promises Youthful Skin Miracle
An ad tell of a woman praising Creme Charmowan for flawless skin with dramatic claims. It features a sensational tone, sales pitch, and mentions a two dollar price for a double size jar sold widely. The copy frames the product as a secret beauty remedy that removes faults and preserves youth.
Fatal Shooting Mistake Courts Fine and Food Fraud Case
Robin Gray died after Edward Caswells shot him by mistake while they were out hunting near Bargaldine. Caswells claimed a movement and fired, and Gray died en route to hospital. In court Caswells faced penalties including fines and potential imprisonment for related false pretences. Separately, a man was fined for obtaining food for himself and children. Inspectors at Roma Street markets condemned hundreds of cabbages treated with lead arsenate suspected of contamination. The report notes ongoing enforcement and watchfulness over produce and farming practices.
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Robin Gray
Bargaldine
Edward Caswells
Casells
Fred Weran
Gray
Hood
Goulaurn
Murphy
Braidwood Road
Himech Wits
Childern
Inquieter
Tanto
Roma Street
Brisbane
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