23 Dec 1930
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Newspaper
Braidwood Review And District Advocate
Location
Braidwood, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 23, 1930
Page
1
Notice states solicitor J F Thomas of Goulburn will visit Braidwood on the first Thursday in back month by arrangement. Contact phone 378, Goulburn.
Card for Dr. Robert W Bull dental surgeon at Noonamena Ryie Street. Hours 9.30 am to 6 pm daily, slight Saturday hours 9 am to 12 pm by appointment. Moon phase notes list full moon last quarter and new moon dates in December.
In distant voice the text hints at reviewing past surletance to address wrongs. It suggests a future focus on improvement and accountability, though details remain unclear and fragmented. The piece reads as a reflective, provisional call for change.
A December letter critiques the Lang and Scullin administrations for failing to deliver promised employment relief. It alleges unemployment rose to 20 percent, with many job losses among temporary workers and veterans. The piece criticizes wage taxes, rationing, and limited public-service pay, arguing policies worsen unemployment and inflationary pressure. It questions voters’ pre election pledges and highlights government spending on doles and relief programs while remaining unable to restore salaries. The author predicts continued financial strain and warns of long-term economic harm from current policies.
The Christmas grant of £600,000 for unemployment relief is allocated to NSW £194,000, Victoria £135,000, Queensland £100,000, South Australia £46,000, Western Australia £32,000, and Tasmania £16,500. Acting Prime Minister Mr. Fenton said funds will pass to state governments for distribution to municipalities and authorities, with work at full award rates required.
L. E. Stevens of the Motor Traders' Assn of N.S.W. informs readers that media speculation on a switch to a 2 horsepower tax for motor vehicles is unverified by the Government. He notes MPs say no government pronouncement has been made and asks for publication to inform interested readers.
Gifts to suit all purses can be found at Mutton's, First Always for Every thing, offering a wide range of items for shoppers seeking affordable presents and practical merchandise.
A man with £184 in bank funds and over £11 in cash was sentenced to three months at Parkes for imposition in securing a food order. Mr Arnold, P.M. called him an accomplished man.
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