Two party government in Australia will not return
The piece argues that two party rule in Parliament is obsolete in Australia as Labour rises and Liberals fade. It proposes replacing the system with direct ministerial elections to the House and cabinet ministers individually responsible, abolishing the traditional Premier chosen ministry and avoiding forced coalitions. It urges abandoning the two party ideal for an elective ministry to fit new conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Inn
Outs
Australia
Labour Party
Commonwealth
Labor Party
America
The Coupon System in Sydney Raises Calls for Legislation
A Parliamentary committee probing Sydney coupon schemes finds many coupon companies represented by counsel and sees charges flying. The system appears tempting to traders seeking cash for goods, with customers promised shiny incentives, but the real benefits tend to vanish while risks and costs mount. The report warns that country traders may regret joining coupon schemes once involved. The issue is expected to prompt legislative action across the state.
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Sydney
Coupon menace grips town traders in coupon scheme
In a town two shops join coupon programs. The coupon company charges rent and 8 percent on cash sales, forcing traders to accept coupons or lose cash business. Some states moved to curb the practice, with parliament seen as the only remedy to relieve traders from this drain.
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Pny
Thas
Sopes
Local Jottings and Notices From Wellington District
Notes from Geurie and Wellington cover society meetings horse sales church updates hospital deeds and charity details. The piece mentions Miss Maccabee residence changes Stuart Town auctions Nabimamt gold and silverware shop openings and a parish euchre prize, plus hospital legacies and a boxing night concert with ticket details.
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Stuart Town
Mosars Angus and Coote
George-Street
Sydney
Nabimamt
O'Brien
Great Central Hotel
Catholic Church
A. O. Warren
O. J. Shakespeare
Lee-Street
Essel Ernest Murphy
Wellington
Parramatta Lunatic Asylum
Land Board
Ald Rose
Wellington Hospital
Archdeacon D'Arcy
H. M. Rudd
le Pont
Tatersall
George Adams
Ivan Scott
Bathurst
J. Dunkley
Wellington Baptist Church
Stokes
Keldholme
Arthur, Maxwell
New Streets
Wells Rage
Wellington notes and local events across town
Intermixed report covers election results with McGowen defeat 41 to 25, local wheat prices, church sermon topics, civic meetings, school rebuild fundraiser, land applications, fever cases, cricket results, Salvation Army collections reaching a district record, an Odd Fellows talk, and a car mishap involving Rev Father O Donnell near Gulgong with a rescuer.
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Ms. P
Wellington
Constantane Firat
McGowen
Forbes
J. Dankley
Wallington Ba
O. J. Shakespeare
R. Alfred Edden
Apital
Bourke Gowval
Aiver
John Forthe
Kerton
Oakhampton
J. G. Chalmers
John Munro
Gordon
Ponto
Ellin Hospital
Vale
Bell Park
Wellington Convent School
Stuart Town
Wellin
Eee
Wol- Magica Boys
Cripstons
Yeae Boys
J. McNamee
Salvation Army
Ensign Owen
Bro
B. F. Ledford
Independent Order of Oddfellows
Mudges
Gulgong
Father O'Donnall
Qullenbone
Ocuullenbone
Father O'Donnell
Beeman to Return to Wellington Optician Duties
J W Beeman of Gibb and Beeman Ltd Consult ing Opticians of 6 Hunter Street Sydney will return in November as resident manager for H A Reoil. A noted sight testing expert, he visits the town regularly and may be consulted at the Club House Hall for eye trouble assessments and fittings from this reliable specialist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
J. W. Beeman
Gibb and Beeman, Ltd
Hunter-street
Bydney
IROW BONUS BILL Passes Committee in House of Natives
The House of Natives last Friday passed the Bonus Bill through committee. Bounties are fixed for several iron products including pig iron from Australian ore, puddled bar iron, steel from Australian pig iron, and galvanised iron from Australian ore with a £150,000 total allocation. Additional bounties for wire netting and related iron products amount to £30,000, with sourcing from Asian ore or UK manufactured wire and Australian ore.
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House of Natives
United Kingdom
Federal Labor Government Formation and House Adjournment
Mr Deakin waited on the Governor General to tender his son as to the personnel of the new government. Mr Fisher, leader of the Party, was sent for. The Iron Bonus Bill had its first reading in the House, which adjourned until today.
Boxing Match Set For Twenty Round Title Bout
The street buzz mentions a boxing match at the Testant Hall on February 2. Champion light-weight Jack Ohantler will fight George Reidy, undefeated middleweight from Cobar, for a £20 side, best of twenty rounds, one to win. Both fighters are active and evenly matched, promising a grand display of the noble art. A large crowd is anticipated.
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Testant Hall
Jack Ohantler
George Reidy
Cobar
Half Company Aims to Boost Drill and Shooting
In Lieutenant Brownhill’s absence the unit will oversee drill and appoint a drill instructor. With Lithgow encampment near end of February, emphasis will be on increasing efficiency. Observers noted the Wallington half company in uniform on King’s Birthday as a fine group likely to compare well with senior corps.
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G. W Brownhill
Sydney
M Lss
Lithgow
W Allington
Euchre Party and Dance At Belle of the West Lodge
A successful euchre party and dance at Oddfellows Hall drew about 70 couples in aid of Belle of the West Lodge MU LO0 F. Miss Ethel Craig won the ladies prize and Mr G Bryne the gentlemen’s, with Miss Willis and Mr Wills securing the runner up awards. Music by Miss Beach, Corrigan, Wilkins, and Ryan, with plans for quarterly gatherings.
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Ethel Craig
G. Bryne
Miss Willis
Mr. Wills
Immigrants for Australia by Salvation Army official
Brigadier Joseph Williams cites Dr. R. M. Qualter, Canadian Commissioner, in a Sydney Morning Herald report noting that Salvation Army immigrants to Canada were good citizens and settled well on arrival. He argues this supports proposed similar work for New South Wales and highlights public interest in the Army’s immigration program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Williams
Salvation Army
R. M. Qualter
Australia
Canada
Sydney Morning Herald
Hammond
Booth
New South Wales
Coulter
Hospital Grant Settled After Kitchen Dispute
Wellington Hospital and Board of Health resolved a long running issue over the kitchen plans. The government grant of 1000 pounds will be paid, with a caveat that future buildings must have approved plans to receive subsidies. Mr Barton aided the hospital committee, and a possible rearrangement of kitchen buildings will be considered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington Hospital
Board of Health
Barton
Water Supply Tunnel Proposal Move Approved
The municipal visit to the well with Mayor Ald. Rose and Aldermen MLeod Read and Bassett, plus Government Engineer Mr Mullen, led to approval of building a tunnel to augment the new water supply. Direction to be decided after further advice.
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Ald. Rose
M'‘Leod, Read
Bassett
Mullen
Fire Demonstration to be Held in January at Corowa
The annual fire demonstration is set for January at Corowa with a strong Wellington contingent. Wellington’s local brigade is training for ice running and hopes to win events. If Wellington hosts in 1910, townspeople must guarantee about £500 for prizes and expenses, and the fire brigade delegation must be ready to cover such ante. Over 690 men typically participate in the competitions.
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Corowa
Wellington
Premier hears deputation on extending railway to Ooonabarabran
In Mudgee on Monday a deputation urged extending the Mudgee to Dunedoo railway to Ooonabarabran. The Premier said Dunedoo to Quonabarabran remains the current construction stage. Survey delays were due to difficulty hiring surveyors, but preliminary work will start soon and be referred to the Public Works Committee.
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Mudgee
Dunedoo
Ooonabarabran
de Foster Dunedoo
Quonabarabran
Public Works Committee
Heartless Deception a Percy Street Bride-to-be Loses 80 Pounds
Ellington police investigated a fraud where Mrs. Alford handed over £80 to a man posing as a fiancé. He promised marriage after she withdrew the money from the bank, then vanished after keeping her waiting all day. Authorities seek his swift arrest.
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Ellington
Alford
Percy-street
Skating season closes at Mesars Ferguson and Sons rink
A large crowd attended the closing night at Mesars Ferguson and Sons skating rink with about 200 skaters on the floor and many spectators. The Rank Bros of Sydney performed a clever bicycle trick exhibition to loud applause.
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Mesars, Ferguson and Son
Rank Bros
Sydney
Weather Report Sees Heat Return Drives Crops to Hay
Country correspondents report four conditions with no rain. Weather cooled recently then returned to near summer heat in the nineties. Crops are declining. several dry days threaten no wheat this year. Hay-making active, with Cowra and Grenfell districts shifting wheat to hay after earlier good prospects.
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Cowra
Grenfell
Jockey exonerated over weight issue in Stewards' Purse inquiry
The Sea Dog case at the O J C Spring Meeting saw the jockey Bea Dog cleared of blame after a long inquiry. The committee found he weighed out with a lead bag but no bag was found on return to scales. Trainer A Shannon was cautioned for negligence, a caution deemed sufficient per precedent.
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Bea Dog
O.J.C
Joe
A Shannon
V.rc
Scobie
Emir
A.J.C
O'Connor
P.K
Salvation Army Picnic at Ourra Creek Draws Many
A Wellington Salvation Army Sunday School picnic at Ourra Creek attracted about 150 attendees. About 30 Salvationists from Dubbo rode the morning train and were welcomed by the Army Band at the station. Ensign Owen oversaw children’s activities while the band performed and a musical rally closed the day.
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Wellington
Salvation Army
Ourra Creek
Dubbo
Owen
Baptist Sunday School Picnic at Dowd's Falls
A Wellington Baptist picnic near Maryvale at Dowd's Falls drew modest attendance of children, priests, and friends. The day featured pleasant weather, ample food, and races with amusements organized by superintendent E. M. Rudd, teachers H. Philipson and others, plus many workers.
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Dowd's Falls
Maryvale
Thenee
E. M. Rudd
H. Philipson
Bertha
Rifle Prizes Awarded at Wellington Club Shoot
The Wellington Club held a rifle shooting prize event with winners announced on the third page. A Gongoare won the Seach trophy valued at £53 36, presented by J W G Taylor. A Ferguson received £1 1s from O H Barton M L A. J W Ross earned a pipe presented by A E B Fulton. N Beach and F Qollina each won silver sleeve links. A E Rose received six bottles of cordials. A Deveson received a cruet, presented by C J Shakespeare.
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Wellington
J. W G. Taylor
A. Ferguson
A. E B. Fulton
N. Beach
F. Qollina
A. E Rose
J. Matheson
A. Deveson
Cruet
C. J. Shakespeare
Local club trophy donations and prizes announced
The record lists numerous presentations and trophies including 3% Sem crust by Fong Lee and Co, rifle slings from W Jennings, and gold medals from A Ferguson and J W Marshall. It also notes club trophy items such as a gold centre pennant from Beach and silverware from A B Gage, plus monetary contributions from Fitzgerald and others to support prize purchases.
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A. Ferguson
J. W. Marshall
B. Gage
W. Jennings
E. _ pipe
A. J. Es
E. Tedray
Wellington
Australian wires report on strikes and politics and a cricket score
The report covers rockchoppers threatening to strike, prosecutions pending, Assembly charges against the Mines Department, a likely Royal Commission, and a possible Ministry reshuffle. It also notes a Victoria versus South Australia cricket score, several bills passing readings, and a fatal and mysterious deaths case near Laverton with seven natives found dead near a mine.
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Wade
Dooley
Mines Department
Mr. Doolay
Fisher
Labour
G H. Reid
Ooo Peakie
Victoria
South Australia
Australia
Kugelman
Adelaide
Harvey Rattero
Laverton
Western Australia
Wires Report Mixed Court Case and Maritime Note
Mary Kirk and son faced Police Court for alleged death by strychnine misused as quinine. charge withdrawn. Rachael Gardiner, cook in Darling Point, fatally injured. Harbor Trust liability cited at £160,000 on Sydney venture. London defeats Union footballers 34 to 3. Weather forecast expects cloudy coastal districts with easterly winds and showers, warmer inland and possible thunder.
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Mary Kirk
Ruth
Rachael Gardiner
Darling Point
Harbor Trust
Sydney
The
Times
France
Germany
Britain
Calcutta
Union
London
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Percy
Wellington Times
Georie
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Hospita Waene
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G. F. Glover
M.P.S
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Gourie
J. E. Bray
Taylor
P. A. Butler
Red Cross Pharmacy
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Bowen
Miaoa
Nao
Temere
Weo
Timide
C.F. Euchre Party
Mudgee Railway
Salvation Army Picnic
Schooos
Pichio
Mrs. Fitzgerald
Mossra
H. Gorrell
Larance Broa
Webb
W. Pullbrook
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