British Preference and Racial Bias in Public Debate
A reader letter from Sydney voices outrage at racial intolerance in Australia. It condemns British prejudice, the Chamber of Commerce, and civic leaders for supporting nomadic workers while denouncing foreign workers. The writer calls for fair treatment, universal human rights, and a global Christian ethic to end bigotry and ensure peaceful coexistence.
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Chamber of Commerce
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Ike
Chanter of Commerce
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CPS Returns Show January Revenue Totals and Increases
January collections at the Morepha S. office totaled £96 3 for Treasurer, £53 2 8 to Commissioner of Taxation, £129 1 to Department of Agriculture and Stock, £16 15 to State Insurance, £22 0 10 to other departments with a balance. The report notes a rise versus 1931, with notable gains in the Railway Department and Post Office.
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Railway Department
Strangled by Takes in Australia 1939 Tax Plight
Sydney February 12. Economic distress grips farmers and merchants as heavy taxation and lax relief administration shrink profits and force many into bankruptcy. Unemployment rises as businesses close, with labor shifting across borders to cheaper conditions. The 44 hour week raises freight costs for farmers and transport, eroding wage earners’ livelihoods and freedoms.
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France
Germany
Chat
Hishrunken
Legislam
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Sydney
Insurance Money Solicitor Acquitted in Brisbane Trial
In Brisbane on February 16 Andrew John Handran faced charges of stealing £77 16s 6d from Robert Gardiner through an insurance policy payout after his father’s death. Handran pleaded not guilty before Mr Justice Webb. a later charge was expected. A repayment agreement and altered document were discussed. after about an hour the jury returned a verdict of not guilty. The Crown indicated a second charge would be brought later.
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Brisbane
Robert George Gardiner
Andrew John Hasdrad
Justice Webb
Supreme Court
Intpwrance
Handran
Gardiner
Srehine
Keepers of Youth Banned in Victoria After Censor Appeal
Melbourne February 16 The Victorian censorship authority rejected Professor W Osborne's appeal against the ban on the British film Keepers of Youth The Commonwealth Censors had allowed exhibition to adults with five feet of edits but Victoria refused further permission The film centers on a school story involving attempted seduction hypocrisy and blackmail.
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Commonwealth Film Censorship Board
W. Osborne
Victorian Film Censorship "Authority
Keepers of
Victoria
Australia
Commonwealth
Beard
Railway conference in Sydney on railway losses and wages
The Railway Commissioners and transport authorities resumed talks in Sydney focusing on causes of railway losses since 1914, wages, and potential line closures. Brisbane bulletin shows two year drops in goods mileage and passenger journeys with a large fall in gross revenue.
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Sydney
Brisbane
Bulletin of Railway Statuus
Regietris-General
Transport Conference Reports Rail Deficit Causes
The Federal Government appointed a conference to study railway deficits across states. Presiding Mr Heath said the day analyzed causes and that no final statement could be issued. It was noted the Commonwealth deficit last year totaled £11,782,864 and the session adjourned until tomorrow.
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Sydney
Transport Conference
Heath
Allway
Eight-ball Over Marylebone Not Reconsidered Says Critic
An Australian Cable Service notes the Tunes cricket interviewer reports English players hostile to eight-ball over and Marylebone is not likely to reconsider the rule. The account reflects ongoing debate about over methods and the governing stance at the Marylebone cricket ground.
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