Since the Days of Wang and Currency Reforms
Senator McLachlan recalls ancient currency reforms by Wang Mang in 48 BC and later paper money experiments by Kubla Khan and the Continental Congress. He warns that uncontrolled credit leads to inflation, price upheaval, and distress, citing German and French episodes. The speech links past monetary shifts to current "credit expansion" debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.C
Senate
Ad. McLachlan
South Australis
Wang Mang
Meen Mang Secileas
Reforma
Tebelian
Marco Polo
Kubla Khan
China
Jou Low
Scottinh Viventurer
Juiecane Latitater
France
Morytiog
Law
I Venere
McLachlan
Douglas
Germany
Australia
Berlin
Sugar Notes and Economic Watchduet in Parliament
The report covers inflation concerns and bank balance details, with Senator McLachlan warning against uncontrolled credit expansion. It critiques past defense choices and calls for stronger naval forces. Sugar council notes discuss power alcohol testimony, survey methods, cane co efficiency, and the push to abolition of the State Development Tax amid unemployment figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milla
C.s
Maryborough
Queensland
Treasury
Sugar industry film praised by Kalgoorlie council
The North Kalgoorlie School requested a copy of the sugar industry film, which was granted. The council discussed sending copies to Sir Harry Lindeny in London and to Mr L Pike, Agent-General of Queensland, while considering the impact of advertising in the United Kingdom. A war-time step was considered to discontinue supplying cigars and cigarettes at meetings and conferences, with a rule to serve only morning tea after 10. Delegates debated tea timing and duties during the conference.
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H. Warner
Cairns
Warner
Phelan
Bulcock
Power Alcohol Committee
Ates
Kalamia
Australia
North Kalgoorle
Kalgoorlie
L . Pike
Queensland
London
Harry Lindeny
United Kingdom
Council
Coune
Venra
Adam Lindsay Gordon
Discos
Sefven
Connor Nee Ht Oy
Bulolo Gold Dring s Ltd Production Eyes Record Year
Bulolo Gold Dredging Ltd reports production for the year ended May 71 surpassing prior records. Eight dredges operated and a new hydro electric plant on the Upper Bain has been completed to ensure power in dry seasons. Recovery equals 4.882 grains per cubic yard valued at 25.5285d per cubic yard with gold at £0/10 Australian per ounce. Working costs per yard rise to 0.82 cents before royalties, rent up to 4,808,400 dollars Canadian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bulolo
Baiine
Answers to "What Do You Think" Recall
Fragmentary bizarre list cites 10th century evangelists and revive lints with scattered names like Chevrona Charlo Bt caer Se val Tallinn and J C Watson. Immodesty appears as a lone theme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chevrona
Charlo
Caer Seval
Tallinn
J. C. Watson
Tariff Board Notes War Strains on Imports and Prices
Canberra reports war conditions raise import costs and hinder supply. Factors include higher production costs in the UK, price increases outpacing Australia, shipping delays, currency depreciation, and wartime controls on non sterling goods. Domestic duties and licensing tighten imports, challenging Australian manufacturers and shaping tariff policy during the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Commonwealth
Tariff Board
United Kingdom
Australia
Gomwoowealth
Canada
Ape Peeret
Soldiers Notes From Manly Lota Reunion And ALF Stance
At the Manly Lota reunion, Costello notes government allowances favoring children of enemy interests over ALF and war pension children. Western Australian ASL congress protests this, urging equal payments. State officials Huish Hamilton Angell visited Cooroy, addressing Diggers and crowning a queen fundraiser. Welfare committee head Mitchell attended Kilcoy meeting, with 21/174 welfare fund raised. An ALF returned soldier’s badge No 141808 was found and awaits ownership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manly-Lota
Costello
ALF
ASL
Perth
Congress
R. D Huish
W. G. Hamilton
G. J. Angell
Cooroy
Rslvdc
Diggers
Huish
Welfare Fund
Ladies’ Auxiliary
C. Milne
J. Shirra
Mitchell
Conference Teems With Nerves And Tight Rules
A conference drains delegates with tense concentration as afternoon tea breaks ease strain. The plan limits speakers to one per side when both delegate and secretary attend, with alternates for and against. Mr Hen Foley and Mr Welland named to an Advisory Board representing growers, while the council considers Thiele’s on board service and formal thanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aternoon
Tam Perry
Hen Foley
Childers
Welland
Moaman
Thiele
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Senator McLachlan
A.J. Draper Pty. Ltd
A. J. Draper Pty. Ltd
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A.J. Draper Pty.ltd
Abbott-street
Commonwealth Bank
Savings Bank
Commonwealth Bank Dhuse
Hia
Bruce-Page
Roet
Australian
Learuning
Labour Party
Wos
South Australy
N.G
Lsd
Northern Builders’ Supplies Pty. Ltd
Cairns, Babinda, Innisfail
B.a.lm
Duco
Dulux
Ovuin
Eesfield
Masons i
Parthawe
ALL Souls
Church OF England Boys’ School
Charters Towers
North
Boya
Open Universit
Nerita
Union Trestee Company
Union Trustee Company OF Australia Limited
Denham Street
Townsville
Abe al Brebens
Sydegy
Melboures
Sir Edward Macartney
Charman
Walsh
Bom Bell
Fletcher
Heroert
FFIA
Bradheid
Townevilla
EM Jobst
AIC
Piessa
Burns, Philp & CO. Ltd
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