Political promises tested by high school fees and deposits
Amid campaign rhetoric about abolishing school entry fees, the Lang government plans to charge a £1 deposit for next year's high school attendance, with refunds at year’s end. Widows and pensioners face reduced eligibility, sparking criticism that promises were hollow and will shift costs onto families. The piece cites local figures and debates about municipal funding and a forthcoming Wellington conference, urging promotion of regional wealth and tourism to attract settlers.
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Iast
Labor
Tess
Lang
Henesforth
Torever
Politickma
Parente
Education Department
George Willkina
Daily Guardian
Wellington
George
Fitspatrick
Fite
Brothers Meet After 58 Years
Barnard Macdonald, aged 70, former ship apprentice and later postmaster at Spicer's Creek NSW, returns to Scotland after 58 years. Born at Cammoch More, he sailed from Aberdeen to London then Melbourne as a crew member, worked in Victoria, later settled in NSW, and now visits Muchalls and Strathbarre Cottage.
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Rome
Jamon Macdonald
Spicer’s Creek
Wellington
New South Wales
Australia
Commonwealth
Macdonald
Cammochmore
Muchalis
Newtonhill
John Macdonald
James
Free Kirk
Rourtreebush
Muchalle
Bronchaven
George Main
Auchinbrae
Celestria
Aberdeen
London
Car
South America
Queenstown
Cromarty Ross-ciitc
Leith
Melbourne
Mr. Macdonald
Ap Prenticesip
Tad
Williamstown
Sydney
Carter
Kew
Inds
James Egan
Egen
McDonald
Exxn
M'lvor
Heathcote
Bendigo
Egan
Victoria
Sutton Forest
John Sewel
Budgolong
Spicer's Creek
Muchalls
Macquhen
Strathbarre Cottage
Yanra
Slater
Postrlateéna
Odds and Ends on Fodder and Local Development
The piece warns of hay and fodder shortages with high prices and urges farmers to store grain and consider silage options. It notes ongoing work on the Durrendong Weir, delays in construction, and pressure to refer the project to the Public Works Committee. It also discusses horse breeding policies, government subsidies, and the decline of light horse breeding due to mechanization, recalling past tractor days and changes in Wellington district.
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Durrendong
Public Works Committee
Mearns Leader Reports Tom McDonald Visit to Scotland
The Mearns Leader dated July 1 1914 covers the visit of Tomes McDonald to Scotland. It notes local reception in towns, speeches highlighting economic and cultural ties, and the lasting impression of the visit on residents.
Boosting sentiment to revive Navon’s town spirit
A long homily argues that local sentiment drives prosperity in Navon. It urges country towns to mobilize business leaders and residents to boost the town, create industries, improve services, entertain, and foster youth clubs to prevent centralisation and decline. The piece champions ongoing civic effort.
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Austlia
Australia
Ite Talaphone Service
Ita Educational Facilitien
Ftx Accretion
Ite
Bem Brick and Pryce See 25 Percent Gain in Two Months
The business firm Bem Brick and Pryce reports a 25 percent increase over the past two months. They attribute the rise to high pay and honest conduct, noting strong knowledge of market values in sheep, skins, rabbits, hides, and tallow. They offer district-wide inspection and delivery from 14 Wellington, inviting inquiries and comfortable dealings with all produce stock at low prices.
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Boma
Guntawang
Melbourne
Han
Bembrick
Pryce
Thay ‘Daly
Oppasiion
Marvalias
Wellington
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British Wallis
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R. A. Pawley
Ryalite,” Tomingley
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Mesers Pawley Bros
Manildra
Auston & Hornsby
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Apu
Macleay Duff
Tooth & CO. Ltd
Sydney Kent Brewery
Maronry
BUC
Macquarie
Mount Arthur
Orange Advocate
Raoil
Wellington Times
Lestie Bewalla
Triangle
Molong
Dubbo
Orange
Thia
Advocate
Brey
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Prom Shif'e
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Becausy
Holbrook
Hoolbrooks
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Santimont
Stuart Town
Brinton
Detrick
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H. A Barraclough
Opticians
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D. Fernando
School OF Arts
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Swift Street
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Geerstaricn
Dar Miller
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Yeoval
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