Bank balance sheets hint at modest dividends and hidden costs
The document examines bank funding, deposits, and reserves, noting that loan risk keeps interest modest. It explains high internal costs from salaries and taxes, claims mortgage-like rates, and suggests banks could realize higher returns by liquidating assets and shifting to government or municipal securities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iequnee
Australasia
New South Wales
Bank of Adelaide
Union Bank
Australias of Commerce
National
Silinwood case reveals costs of living and travel in 1920s
The court heard defendants talk of hardship after Christmas at Silinwood. A 26 year old claimed 5 pounds a week sufficed to live and questioned how to reach Cairns and Atherton. Witness Sergeant Hegarty noted jumping trains remained prevalent as officials debated detention and settlement conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Aitkin
Taylor
Atherton
Murgon
Warren
Sergeant Hegarty
Hegarty
Mr. Allan
Action Unlikely Birtles Allegations Rumored
No other details have emerged regarding allegations against Birtles as officials and sources remain tight lipped.
Unclear motor use case leads to sentencing
Fragmentary report notes a suspect accused of using a motor without owner consent and facing Raed labor related terms. The text is garbled and lacks clear identities or dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suna
Veo 6
Sis
Banks and public finance under strain in uncertain times
A fragmented discussion notes banks face public scrutiny and the role they play in government finance. It highlights distrust, the use of treasury bills, and pressures on banks amid evolving economic needs and policy responses.
Origins of the Months and Names Through History
The text traces the naming of January and February from ancient deities Janus and Februus and explains how the year shifted from its earlier arrangement. It describes the adoption of the Julian Year, Julius Caesar’s calendar reforms, and later renamings from Quintilis and Sextilis to July and August, with gradual shifts affecting other months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janusrius
Janus
Februus
Janeary
Plutarch
Ovid
Julius Caesar
Sosigenss
Julius
B.C
Sextilis
Augustus
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Cope Pty Eee
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Australies Cable Service
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Philp &Compas Limited
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Burkelin Steamers
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