Susanna Freymark
There have been accusations of political skulduggery involving corflute election signs in Bonalbo.
IndyNR.com spoke to the Bonalbo Pharmacy and to Dog n Bull publican Carl Agnew about the removal and damage to some Ward C candidate signs.
Driving into Bonalbo there is a dominance of Tom Cooper signs — he has them everywhere.
At the entrance to the caravan park in Bonalbo there are signs of candidates Danielle Mulholland, Simon Dejoux, Earle Grundy and Robin Harley.
The ruckus about signs came about when on Saturday, September 7 the signs of Dejoux, Mulholland and Grundy were removed or damaged outside the drive-thru bottle shop at the Bonalbo pub.
Mr Agnew confirmed Saturday night was a busy one at the pub with the dog trials over and lots of young lads having a drink.
He said some lads got a bit boisterous and broke the signs.
“It was not politically motivated,” Mr Agnew said.
It doesn’t make the damage of the signs okay — they cost about $25 each but it isn’t targeted vandalism.
Mr Agnew said he welcomed the signs of any candidate.
At the pharmacy, a staff member who asked not to be named, said they would put up signs from any candidate in the pharmacy window.
There had been a mix up with Mr Grundy because she thought he wasn’t local.
So Kyogle Council Election candidates — get your signs up in Bonalbo.
IndyNR.com has met some locals who still don’t know the seven candidates running in Ward C. The posters around the place helps let locals know who they can vote for and it’s good to see all of them on display.
You can of course find out more on our one-stop Kyogle Council Election page where you’ll find stories and ballot papers.
Your vote matters. Be informed, ask questions and vote on Saturday, September 14.
The NSW Electoral Commission said that candidates must have permission from the business owner to display signs. It is an offence to display posters on power poles.
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