Protection and Trade Myths in Australian Labor Debate
An exposé arguing for protective policy over Free Trade, challenging the idea that a sale abroad requires equivalent purchases. It likens global trade to strategic pace setting and cites Joseph Chamberlain to urge workers toward protection as a path to national ambition, warning of cultural and economic gaps tied to unrestricted exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Chamberlain
Turkey
Boliva
Shove
Newcastle
England
Federation era debates spark savage rhetoric in Australia
A political critique mocks Liberal and Radical labels and derides a troglodyte argument on migration and protection. It traces a debate around free trade versus protection in Victoria and New South Wales on the eve of Federation, noting emigration patterns and economic tensions. The piece ends with a pointed critique of free trade advocates and a promise to continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Guinea
Australia
Cobden
New South Wales
New Commonwealth
Free Trade and Liberal Association
Mr. Chomley
Western Australia
Local committee clinics and events review in February
Ital committee held its usual meeting at 8 pm on Tuesday with the doctor not yet arrived. The matron presented the monthly report showing admissions and discharges for February, plus outpatients totals. A copper furnace shutdown due to fuel and ore shortages disrupted work. events moved to the School of Arts Hall then a children's ball succeeded. A dance booked for the 17th was deferred to June because of February cyclones. Morning progress noted with showers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ital Committee
Jam Jrst
Erol Nicholas Church
School of Arts
Notable Obituaries and Social Notices From Townsville
The column lists deaths and farewells including H Mitchell Leu and miner's phthisis. Mr Wm McQuestion referenced. Sir James Allen set to succeed Sir Thomas Macken in New Zealand defence. Mr T S Merson dies. A Lainsbery and Robert Lucas Nash noted. J Swarts leaves for Sydney with Naval Band send-off. Lady Monash dies in England. Dr H C Costello Shaw farewell in Charleville. Bruce Ware and the American Boys visit Cairns and Townsville. Mrs Clem Wethered, daughter of A S Kennedy, dies and husband takes Crown Lands role in Toowoomba district.
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J. Swarts
Townsville
Faringa
Sydney
Naval Band
Bulletin
W. H. Green
Reap
Swails
Swaihe
Gewneh
Wass
Bruce Ware
San Francisco
Japan
China
Singaee
Java
Australia
Lams & Remantle
St. Albans
Brisbane
Manilla
Eye
Eyotto
Sim Lowring Partes
Cairns
Clem Wethered
A. 5. Kennedy
Department of Public Instruction
Kennedy
Daily Mail
Egypt
Light Horse
Toowoomba
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Queensland
REGO
F. G. Locke Motor and Cycle
Lake-Street
Day Gy
Mighti
Fearnley & Co., Ltd
Apernley & & A
T. D Chataway
Ieee
Goreng
Germany
Guinea
Elf
Eck
Hurmeeld
Post
Herald
Arthur H Clarke
la H. Blee
Camberg Abbott-street
Cairn
R. Barnes
Babinda
Freshwater
Times
Earl Brassey
Victor
Thomas Chappell
Charters Towers
Evening Telegraph
J. C Stewart
Soldier Settlements
Victoria
H. Mitchell-Leu
Wm. McQuestion Tion
Cloncy
Caleb Shang
DCM
James Allen
New Zealand
Defence
Thomas Mackenmeas High
Domion m
S. Hillman
T. S Merson
Maxwellton
Merson
A Lainsbery
Robert Lucas Nash
Daily Telegraph
Nash
Laman & Seeseet
Charleville
H. C Costello Shaw
R.s.sl
Mra Shaw
Euacee
A & Liller
Ather
Welaphoes
Walter B Brown
RDS
Skeen
Lake Street
Tailors
Mercers and Bootmen
Ms Arie
Ivine
Fsa
Carros
H. J. Bulcock
Spence Street
Clark & CO
A. Villiers
Vulcan Foundry & Engineering Works
Arnecht
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