Local Government Bill aims for broader developmental works
A ministerial address in Grafton outlines the Local Government (Further Amendment) Bill. It proposes government subsidy for works beyond local capacity, covering water, drainage, roads, bridges, electricity, tourism, and aerodrome projects. It emphasizes shared national value, advisory cost apportionment, and gradual local repayment to ensure permanent, area-wide benefits.
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Spooner
Grafton
Ald
W. T. Robinson
Breet
Bpooner
Auch
Ody
Ebenezer Church Anniversary on Hawkesbury River
The 127 year old Ebenezer Presbyterian Church on the Lower Hawkesbury River held its annual anniversary on Monday week Australia Day. The State Moderator Rev Ty cuarcutt preached to a crowded congregation on “Abenezer” and the old tea meeting closed the service as attendees reconnected. Attendance surpassed recent years with a large turnout of young and old who gathered to make new friends and renew acquaintances amid the historic setting.
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Hawkesbury River
Ralin
Ty. Cuarcutt
Abeneser
Tiake
Local Government Extension of Annuitants for Public Works
Government extends electric aid to local councils for unemployment relief through loans and grants. Councils to plan works with surveyors engineers, approve tenders, and oversee construction via Public Works Department. Labor sourced from Labour Exchange. Scheme runs to June 30 1938.
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Public Work
Parliament pressures to shut gates under local laws
The article outlines penalties under the Local Government Act, Inclosed Lands Protection Act, Pastures Protection Act, Public Gates Act, and Crimes Act for leaving gates or pens open. Fines range from 1 to 50 pounds and up to four years imprisonment for deliberate trespass or allowing cattle to stray, underscoring a strong legal push to keep gates closed.
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Blate
The New Aberdeen Coach of Cheapskates
A stranger dines in Aberdeen and tips a penny. The waiter jokes that Aberdeen’s champion miser gives tuppence. The stranger, grinning, offers to shake hands as the “new champion.” They share a lighthearted, costless handshake.
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Abeeeen
Aberdeen
Printing Plant Offer for Wort Production in Winghaz
Support Local Industry is promoting an 8 Pivot-class Printing Plant in Winghaz for all wort classes. The ad claims big savings versus Sydney and urges purchases at the Chronicle Tickets, offering visiting cards, shipping tags, envelopes, posters, menus, wedding items, programs, business cards, and more with short notice.
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Winghaz
Bydney
The
Chronicle
Call to Rev Neil MacLeod by Free Presbyterian Presbytery
The Free Presbyterian Church Presbytery met in the Church of NSW on a Wednesday in 19th century terms to formulate a call to Rev Neil MacLeod MA from St Georges Castlereagh St Sydney. The call was placed in his hands for consideration. MacLeod arrived in Taree in October 1899 and later went on a ten month honeymoon tour.
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Nxt Smaleland
Neil MacLeod
Taree
St. George's Church
Castlereagh
Stross
Sydney
MacLeod
Electrical Wiring Rules Tightened by Local Government
The Minister for Local Government stated that since 1985 amendments allowed municipal and shire councils, as public electricity providers, to oversee breaches within their areas. Some councils have lax enforcement, permitting faulty installations by unlicensed personnel, risking life and property. authorities will ensure strict compliance to protect consumers and safety.
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Jawary
Population plea to settle Australia and curb self-destruction
In a letter from Wingham Chron, Paul Cheyne argues that Australia faces a slow national death by its own actions. He cites past crises, the need for new industries, and a growing population to exploit opportunities like whaling and pearling, urging government action to promote settlement and counter dismissive attitudes. He warns that labor and capital drift abroad unless policy favors newcomers and national growth.
Wingham News Fragment Highlights Local Papers
Fragmentary OCR hints at a Wingham publication with page reads, company byline, and local gems. It mentions Winghaas and an implication of readers and an old newspaper archive in Puninteg Ca.
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Wingham Caresold
Theompany
Beat Gems
Winghaas
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