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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Apr 13, 1949

Page

3

Senator McKenna Defends Labour Social Services Policy

Senator McKenna defends government social service provisions citing increased age pensions maternity allowances pensions and dependents benefits. He argues Commonwealth aid could streamline payments rather than raise taxation, highlighting prior expansions across unemployment sickness tuberculosis and invalid pensions to support families and dependents.

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Labour Plans to Nationalise Industries

A fragmented draft outlines Labour aims to nationalise key sectors including refining, water supplies, industrial insurance, and wholesale distribution. The manifesto promises municipal control and price regulation while arguing for state planning and public ownership to curb inefficiency and high costs.

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Philippine visas denied to Australians by Manila officials

Global officials report Manila has barred visa issuance to Australians for travel or business without approval. The British owned Novella China Daily News referenced Australia’s policy, noting Philippine rights to refuse entry. A separate financial note mentions a £11,000 value sale and a £300 bill tied to a Commonwealth overdraft.

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Land settlement approval in New South Wales

Officials report 37,000 acres of land on Wapertien in New South Wales Vislaria approved for soldier settlement in past two weeks. Minister Foy Soatwer Jr. Raidman announced the decision yesterday.

Wapertien New South, Wales Vislaria Migister Foy Soatwer Jr Anid-Yeaterday

Wheat Prices Fall Since 1964 Peak

Prices for wheat have declined since the May 1964 peak, slipping about 12 percent through the period described. The text notes ongoing price falls and references the postwar market context with limited additional specifics.

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