tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25637657.post2129820576345531539..comments2024-03-29T12:36:41.063+11:00Comments on New England, Australia: New States and OntarioJim Belshawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10075614280789984767noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25637657.post-19478804870417230742011-11-22T15:45:16.173+11:002011-11-22T15:45:16.173+11:00Well said, bluedtf!Well said, bluedtf!Jim Belshawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10075614280789984767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25637657.post-47589227986115491802011-11-13T00:42:16.161+11:002011-11-13T00:42:16.161+11:00I am a born & bred Novocastrian & have bee...I am a born & bred Novocastrian & have been "over politicians" for years.All parties are Sydney centric & the regions that earn the money that they spend are ignored.<br />A separate state north of the Hawksbury would be my dream for the future. I don't care where the Government is based, as long as it is not Sydney.bluedtfnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25637657.post-70832836967075813322010-04-26T22:12:54.964+10:002010-04-26T22:12:54.964+10:00Jim, the mood in Newcastle and the Hunter is one o...Jim, the mood in Newcastle and the Hunter is one of anger and resentment. Whereas the Hunter was the stumbling block for New England in 1967, it could now be the springboard. It is the jewel in the New England crown that would guarantee the instant success of the new state.<br /><br />I for one am looking for a new state movement to be reborn and would join it an support it with enthusiasm. We are overdue for it. Perhaps we could start with an unofficial referendum throughout the north with the next council elections. A strong YES vote would give us the platform to push for a new secession referendum.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com