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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 08, 1935
Page
8
The government and key figures discuss tariff measures and a planned announcement. Seery See and Howry comment on hopes for action before travel to Australia, while UK and foreign interests push for a stance. The tone suggests prolonged talks with few concrete moves.
Fragmented remarks show debate over government policy on the empire’s future. Mr Lyons and Mr De Page insist the government favors a defined measure. The dialogue mentions potential involvement of the British Government and alternatives with the Dominions or Argentina as agents in the proposed resubscription.
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Members discuss financing a picture show venture and rent terms. A petition and request to raise capital and rent ratios were considered, with plans to apply for an increase in several rates. The Bibockes beach branch notes details and aims to proceed after approvals.
A fragmentary excerpt recalls the country parson of early English Georgian days. The text notes clergy isolation from towns and a steadfast, unchanging rural life, contrasting with modern shifts and a godly vocation pursued away from urban centers.
The text discusses taxation increases during Forgan's term of office, claimed to add about £1,600,000 yearly, shifting cost of living to workers. It cites Commonwealth statistics on December 1932 to December 1933, noting a 2/6 weekly rise on an £4 wage, with 154,000 workers in Queensland industries and average weekly pay around £4 10s. It argues higher costs fall on workers while big business profits rise, accusing Forgan of shifting taxation to the employed and claiming the situation worsened under his policy.
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