Protest Meeting Against Banking Nationalisation In Burra
His Worship the Mayor presided over a public meeting in the Town Hall on Wednesday night called by ratepayers to discuss opposition to government moves to nationalise banks. Speakers argued private banks built Australia’s credit, warned of red tape and overseas credit loss, and questioned profit accounting while stressing risks to individual freedom and employment.
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H. J. B. Jennison
Publc
P. J. Pickering
Australia
Commonwealth Bank
Commonwealth Bak
Bernhardt Shaw
Hawke
Canberra
Ghifley
Bill Jones
Chifley
Stalin
M. G. Dobson
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Bank nationalisation debate rocks Burra meeting
Citizens of Burra and District condemn the Federal Cabinet plan to nationalise trading banks. Speakers warn the move lacks electoral mandate and urge a referendum. Honoring the Commonwealth Bank’s past role, critics call for competition and warn of private-bank monopolies. The gathering ends with thanks to the speakers.
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J. Hogan
Bawke
Bill Jones
Hawke
Commonwealth Bank
Chifley
J. Fisher
Hogan
Stalin
Labor Party
A. L. Bence
R. H Smith
Burra
Australia
Torrens
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