16 Sep 1924
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Newspaper
Wingham Chronicle And Manning River Observer
Location
Wingham, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 16, 1924
Page
1
An uneven Sydney Town Hall gathering features Secretary Gurdon joking about seating 6,000 unemployed in a restaurant to pressure the government, with D M Anderson and Wentworth references. The piece mixes political sneer, local nickname lore, and scattered city anecdotes from the era.
The account depicts numerous young women under influence of alcohol and men in various compromising states. A woman about 15 years old was stretched on a mooring. others hugged or lounged, while corridors reeked of food scraps and beer. Officers struggled to control entrants. Town Clerk Layton expressed disgust at the scene.
A letter from Wingham argues for expanding the local bacon factory instead of closing it. The writer suggests converting part of the plant into a power house, producing electricity for the town, manufacturing goods, or expanding to supply surrounding districts. He urges directors to consider capital raises and questions motives of outsiders who oppose growth.
Cedar Party residents gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs A A J Smith on Wednesday night to discuss the Cedar Party Post and Telephone Office. Mr B J Ogden was chosen to date and Mr R Turins named secretary. a £50 six month contribution was approved with several names pledging support. A petition to canvassers and a meeting for the 27th were arranged, aiming to sustain the post office with broad backing.
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