Tariff Nostrums Exposed by Australian Farmers Union
In a letter to the editor, F GATES, secretary of the Town and Country Union, argues against Hume Cook and tariff supporters. He cites Australian tractor production, duties, and freight costs that raise local prices while comparing with Britain, Canada, and the USA. He calls for policy change and exports of cheap Australian goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Hume Cook
Bia
Kent
Britain
Cook
Jennt
Cof
Prien
Victoria
Cach
USA
U.sa
America
New Zealand
Savings Bank
Tariff Board
Mount Morgan
Breton Hill
Abraham Lincoln
Hici
Town and Country Union
Farmers’ Unions
Eto
Seere
Pat WM. F
Gates
W. F. Gates
Melbourne
Penalties on primary producer over customs duties on manures
The Customs Department imposes duties on imported synthetic urogenous fertilisers amid Australian tariff rules. The article notes strong support for nitrogenous manures among Victorian farmers and critiques the customs minister's stance as hindering primary production and cultivation efficiency. It references prices in Australia and the broader international interest in nitrogen and nitro phosphatic manures. Subsequent items announce the Very Men's Association sweep for the Melbourne Cup with substantial prize money and ticket details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gecoirtmeste
Great Britain
Cement
United States
Reduke
Lennon Baws
Sydney
Europe
Australia
Astralia
The Clothes We Wear and What We Pay
Letter to the editor arguing high tariffs on imported clothing raise costs for Australians. It cites cotton underwear 166 percent duty, wool underwear 206 percent, hosiery duties 125 to 240 percent, and woollen socks 107 percent, claiming penalties on Australian buyers while benefiting British producers.
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Great Britain
Haland
Road troubles and thanks on Blackwood road progress
A Warkingupe correspondent notes ongoing road construction causing delays on the Road to Anywhere. Residents praise travelers on Blackwood road for their effort in withering grass and supporting other works, and commend Mr. W. B. Haggerty for financing the board. The chairman is praised for courtesy during critical times as progress nears completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackwood
Onde
W. B. Haggerty
Highway Motor Yacht Could Redefine Road Travel
A London Daily Mail style piece details a highway motor yacht with six wheels a bow motor sleeping quarters kitchen lounge and observation deck. The design promises soft movement speed around 60 mph with luxury for prolonged trips and even mentions a second yacht planned for an invalid recipient costing about £18 000 plus a potential additional £10 000 for a bush track capable version aimed at senators and dignitaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London “Daily Mail
Harry Harper
Harmer
GG. C. Gore-rellin
Selomethia
Australia
Redfern
Canberra
Commonwealth
Alarm signals at sea new distress register invention
Two automatic distress register devices by Marconi and Radio Communication Company gain approval. The 8.0.8 distress call will start with three four second dashes, triggering an alarm bell to alert the wireless operator. Within 12 months ships with 50 to 200 aboard or coasting vessels with 50+ will be required to fit approved instruments on voyages over eight hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marconi Company
Radio Communication Company
Postmaster General
Board of Trade
Royal Show Returns to Busy Grounds with Packed Pavilions
The show grounds bustle as exhibitors fill pavilion space and ground plots facing the ring. Elaborate electric displays are planned, with chariot and draught horse events, a camel race, fireworks, and a fundraising push by society members to boost gate revenue and interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jaree
Albany Postal Mails Schedule Amid Encency of Railway Lines
Albany post office announces outward and inward mail timings amid railway strain. Outward mail duties list Perth Line trips and Denmark Line departures with specific box clearances and station times. Inward mail arrivals provide daily, midweek and weekend windows for Perth Line, Denmark Line, and private bag consignments.
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Albany
Railway Timetable From Perth to Albany and Denmark Service
Winter timetable published by Perth station master M J Scanlon shows trains Perth to Albany with depart times including Saturday 6.0 pm and Tuesday 1.40 pm, and Albany to Perth departures 4.45 pm Sundays and 4.15 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Denmark service lists Albany departures Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings with corresponding arrivals, plus motorcoach and alternate Sunday schedules, plus Silk Fox skins noted as Prom 15/8/27.
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Perth
Toonday
Werthesing
Theradar
Frida
Denmar Lina
Monder
Toradae
Thureday
Pum
Baga
Rfotin's
Mendne Thoraday
Anturiay
Tennessee
Tudor
Kine
Kalean Rivera
Mander
Thoreday
Napier
Takonorun
Albany
Mer J. P. Scanlon
Pert
Aliany
Lieport
Lough
Arive
Denmark
Denart Dinmark
Mosanypoly
Arne Albany
Denmmak
Thursdor
Baturday
Newmare
Baturder
Albaen
Depar
Lotrador
Albany Chi
England
Heenzo to a Money Savino Couch Mixture
A garbled ad claims mixing sweetened water with a two to one concentrate yields a family supply of eight ordinary bottles of medicine for pomba caltle erovr bronchilla and ba Quenea. It praises Meenen as delightful and safe for all ages and free of poisons, urging Heenzo be in every home.
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Canada
U.S.A
Cba
U.B.A
Britein
Pratten
Fingland
Vone
Exnerte
F, Gates
Town and Seiabey Union
THE
Customs Department
F. Peres
Reine Arcide
York Oe
H. A. Hensen
Stirling Bang
Post Ak
R. K. Bunrombe
Perpetual Trustee Buildings
St George's Terrace
Bogoy Roads
National Library of Australia
Lear
Jowse Hinge
Thuydder
SM Jrin
Loos
Hortin
Heenzo
Scalds
Carlton
Tennis and Lux
Lax
Lever Brothers
C Australasia Limited
Taiol
Bes Lnege
Bocal
Graham Brothers
Dodge Brothers
A. F. Cuddinhy
Warrenporrost Motor Company
ST Georges TE
Aham Brothers ‘Trucks
Sizseezee
Colonial Body
Arthur Andersor
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