Confiscation of Capital and Wealth Tax Debate
A Times London correspondent discusses death duties and wealth taxes, noting proposed rates on large estates would levy about £706 000 from a near two million estate, with income tax and supertax around 60 percent. The piece argues such taxation reduces capital in production, harms employment, and harms the working class, urging limits on death duties and top income rates while acknowledging moral concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London ‘Times
Bote
Beliers
A.A. Milne
Humorow
Polot
Birds as allies in protecting crops and gardens
The article extols birds as essential yet undervalued allies in farming, noting their role in pest control and weed reduction. It cites species such as quail blue wrens wagtails and cuckoos, discusses diets and insect destruction, and argues birds balance ecosystems by suppressing pests and weeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evan
Beracas
Irda
Australis
Willy Wagtal
New South Wales
California
Iit
Australia
Tibet
Catali
Destructive Flank of a Flocking Force Observed
An observer notes how a migrating flock becomes destructive at dusk and dawn, scouring farms and villages. The text describes the birds’ behavior as deliberate and ferocious, wrecking crops and nests while evading humans, with eerie accounts of their movements and impact on districts.
Beals U nitary and the Anglo Australian Shipping Policy
The article discusses Beals U nitary and the Anglo Australian shipping policy. It notes the aim of shipowners to increase trade and wealth by expanding voyages and securing raw materials. It mentions passenger travel, tonnage, and the need to reinforce resources for transport between the Commonwealth and Great Britain.
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Ates
Bonis
Australis
Continuea
Beir Popatantia
Clareeter
Omer Pi Inca
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Fale
Colgate
TRE Coupon Furniture CO. Ltd
Pho
Five Ways
Wonlloongabba
South Brisbane
Queensland
Brisbane
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Towrivelle
Cairnb
Ars Oy
Tahoe
Pieter Bieat
Ype Sau Cie
Moreton
Thos. Borthwick & Bons (A’ Asia) Ltd Meatworkeroprietors
Trinity Chamers Satt
Hue
Belee
Tutal Funda
Eal Offies
George and Elizabeth Streets
Erladges
Bratches
Pawich
Toowootins
Roma
Warwick
Bundaberg
Maryborough
Trookhampston
Mount Morgan
Towsshire
Lorne
Grippe
Stippe
Scott
Scotts
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