Local Pound Debacle Sparks Civic Satire
A humorous country column notes the Tamworth P P Board and Shire Council closing the Manilla Pound after many horses were impounded then sold for derisory sums. It mocks aldermen as possible targets of the pound and cites critiques from the Shire and Municipal Record and the Sun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S.M. Herald
Manilla
Tamworth P.P
Inita
Council
Pubcity
Abeda
Manilla Aldermen
Mr. Plemming
Casey's Pub and Anti-Prohibition Debate Heard
A narrator recalls a trek to Casey's pub and the loyalty of patrons, noting the pub's name loyalty as essential. The Boomerang Theatre hosted Rev. Wyndham Heathcote speaking on anti prohibition, outlining possible costs and constitutional issues, with estimates of £20 to £27 million in compensation and heavy enforcement expenses for a prohibitive regime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Casey
Mac
Macpherson
Casey
Boomerang Theatre
Wyndham Heathcote
D-A
Ald. W. Wrigley
Sydney Morning Herald
Herald
Great Britain
New South Wales
Bisulated Magnesia Promises Quick Digestive Relief
A vintage ad touts Bisulated Magnesia as a fast acting remedy for stomach acid and its pains. It claims instant neutralization of acid, healing of digestive organs, and safer digestion with doctor endorsement. It urges immediate use after meals or when pain strikes.
Boarding House Opens in Wingham by Mrs Cowan
Mrs George Cowan informs the public of Wingham and district that she has opened an up to date boarding house on Jaaboilla Street Wingham in premises belonging to Mr Mick Simmons. The house offers ample accommodation comfortable rooms and good table. For tariff details contact Mrs Cowan Isabella Street Wingham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Cowan
Wingham
Jaaboilla Street
Mick Simmons
Isabella Street
Prohibition Referendum Debate Highlights Democratic Tensions
A long speech opposes Prohibition and the referendum as a coercive overreach. The speaker defends individual choice, cites biblical references, warns of state overreach, and argues for temperance without forcing total abstinence. He favors voluntary restraint and condemns coercion as anti democratic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queensland
John the Baptist
God
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Casey’s Pub
Oscar Walters
Bulletin
O.K
Jim
Joe
Casey's
Mac's
Macphersons
Taree
Bond
Werar Bond
Ibbotron
Charles H. Blenkin
Edendale
Bent Street
Tel
Bert
J. Wilson
Thrifty
Levines Bank
Ln Australia
Commonwealth Bank of Australia
Commonwealth
Wingham E. McElwain
Cassimatys
Cassimaty
ALLS
Cassimary
Metters
OMEGA
Sydney
Tom Strickland
Igabella Street
BELL
L. C.jertin & Son
Farquher Street
John M. Hooke
Victoria Street
Mir
J M. Hooke
School of Arts
Hawkins
Tai
Government Savings Bank
Ieabella Street
Aton Burns G
King Street
Broadway
N.A.M
Advanx
Iles
F. A. Fitzpatrick
Wingham Chronicle" Newspaper and Publishing Coy., Ltd
Oxy
Paul
Eclipse Motor Garage
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