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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Dec 06, 1946

Page

5

Canberra tense debate over Defence Transitional Provisions bill

In Canberra the second reading of the Defence Transitional Provisions Bill sparked a heated exchange in Parliament. Prime Minister Menzies defended wartime controls and warned against limiting powers, while opposition and coalition members debated the scope of extended wage and industrial regulations amid concerns over parliamentary functions and national security.

Canberra Maprema Menzies House of Representatives Mam ‘Ie Country Party A. W. Fedden Fadden Paden Industris Uphearabe Australis Lang Evatt Ald

Manufacturers' Warning On Need For More Production

Canberra reports the Associated Chambers of Manufactures ACMA warns of broader export opportunities and industrial unrest. The address argues for a fourty hour week, common wage scales, and court arbitration to stabilize labor relations.

Tom John Adamson Chambers of Manufactures Jancy Canberra L. Withall Acrmce Australia Associated Chambers of Manufactures Court of Conculiation ACMA ACALA Queensland West Australia New South and Victoria Manefacturera Notwith Atanding Hit Cnatom A.cm.a Ben Wes Jloyers Conanel Erate A.C.T.U Oesabes Emi Ployera Commonwealth

Relief From Taxation and Controls Hearing in Parliament

Mr Adamson argued that over the next year the Commonwealth aims to deliver taxation relief to individuals and industry. He noted a wartime rise in income and taxation despite only a six percent population increase, warning that continued price and profit controls hinder efficiency and new enterprise. He called for modification of war emergency controls to fit peacetime business needs.

Adamson Commonwealth Associated Chambers Inter

Eskimos Debate Trade and Tariff Policies in Seattle

The Associated Chambers of Commerce express a strong stance on trade and tariff policy. They advocate maintaining uncompromising realism to safeguard economic interests of Alaska and Australia, urging attraction of new citizens and capital while stressing the need for lawful immigration and industrial growth.

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Harriman Sees Fear of Low Mood Hurting Economy

Secretary of Commerce W Averell Harriman says some people fear an economic low mood and insist that American producers meet strong demand. He argues the nation can overcome such defeatism and maintain output despite worries.

New York W. Averell Harriman America Mamisin Ara

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