Balancing Budget Sparks Cabinet Strife in Britain
The British cabinet debates budget balance with economies and relief on health benefits. J H Thomas pushes for revenue tariff while Mr MacDonald and Mr Snowden clash with critics. Arthur Henderson warns unions back leadership as party tensions rise amid Labour splits fears.
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London
Mail
J. H. Thomas
Dominion
MacDonald
Snowden
Socialist Movement
Arthur Henderson
Labor Party
State Parliament in Brisbane Debates Supply and Wage Policy
In Brisbane the Legislative Assembly agreed to suspend standing orders to receive supply resolutions the same day and to pass the Appropriation Bill in one day. Opponent protests against curtailed debates and wage reduction policies. Discussion includes the Charlotte Plains lease sale to A B Nagel, rumored insider information, and unresolved government plans.
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Brisbane
Legislative Assembly
W. H. Barnes
P. Pease
Barnes
Pease
Bank of England
T. Kelso
Labor Party
England
Charlotte Plains
Cunnamulla
Charlotte Plains Pastors Co
A. B. Nagel
Moore
Lloyd George Declines National Government Citing Health
London reports Mr. Lloyd George, leader of the Several Party, will not join the National Government. his physician Lord Dawcon insists he is unfit for strain. He tells the Mail the country must come first and stresses loyalty to duty. News Chronicle lauds reducing cabinet size, condemning past mushroom administrations.
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London
Macddonald Heads National Government Sparks Cabinet Backlash
London reports Mr Macddonald's decision to lead the National Government has shocked Cabinet opponents who gathered to plan a fierce opposition. They expect Labour’s big wing to break with the government and elect Mr Henderson as official opposition leader.
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London
Macddonald
Labor Party
Henderson
MacDonald Coalition Government Shakes Bond Market
News from New York on August 24 reports British government bonds falling to the year's low as investors react to the new MacDonald Coalition Government. British 5 per cent bonds closed at 1054 with SSW 37 5 down 5 points to 634, while New South Wales 38 declined 5 points. Commonwealth bonds remained steady.
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New York
MacDonald Coaliton
N.S.W
Baldwin Statement on National Emergency Coalition
A fragmented note expresses Baldwin’s view that meeting the national emergency requires close cooperation and a limited period national government to balance budgets, with no permanent coalition intended. It hints at Lake-serest as a destination for clarity on the matter.
Superannuation Fund Rate Kept At Five Percent
Brisbane August 25 The rate of payment to the superannuation fund by railway employees continues at 5 per cent for another year starting October. The Government plans to amend the Superannuation Act to liberalise conditions and correct anomalies. The major change reduces employees second year contribution from 6 4 to 5 per cent, with steps to avoid burden during short time work.
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Brisbane
Lediey Morgan
Serious Piles Find Relief with Doan's Ointment
A health notice touts Doan's Ointment as the safest cure for all forms of piles including itching and protruding cases. Mrs. Ernest Mitchell of Ross Island testifies that after enduring severe irritation, a single pot gave relief, and sixteen years later her husband remains free of piles.
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Dean
Ernest Mitchell
Bell Street
Ross Island
South Townsville
Doan
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