Public Farewell For Mr A J Christie
A local notice records Mr A J Christie's public farewell as he ends service with the administration. The item notes community sentiment and the formal sending remarks as the clock nears the new year.
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 01, 1930
Page
5
A local notice records Mr A J Christie's public farewell as he ends service with the administration. The item notes community sentiment and the formal sending remarks as the clock nears the new year.
Fragmentary OCR text references Mr A J Christing and Mr yd the men Chie, public service, and political discussion. Mentions Latimer? community prospects, capital and depression era context, and potential appointment or policy debate without clear chronology or outcomes.
The readable phrases reference a meeting and mentions Hallock and New Block Of Steaiy, but most content is garbled, leaving uncertain event details and entities. No coherent summaryable incident or outcome can be determined from the legible portions.
In a tense debate the House defeated a proposal to cut MPs salaries 49 to 24 as the Government pledged no wage reductions before elections. Opposition warned of broader costs and urged careful spending while arguing public service pay and employment would be harmed.
Police detain a man in connection with a sales tax operation in Devonshire Street, Parry Hills. The article outlines the July to August rollout of a new value added tax regime affecting manufacturers wholesalers and retailers, plus penalties for failing to register.
Police seized a house on Devon Street after a disturbance. a man described as known to authorities was among several occupants. Footage and witnesses noted a bullet wound and the arrival of officers to secure the scene and investigate possible theft or assault.
Fragmentary text reports confusion over a sales tax plan. Officials and chamber leaders express bewilderment as discussions stall, with remarks hinting at political tension and unclear benefits affecting customers and merchants alike.
The Prime Minister ruled out a general discussion and the vote on the ballot tax ended 49 in favor to 20 against. Maxwell abstained. Ayes and Nays listed include Nagley Cameron Francis Gardner Gregory Shillett Tranker Killen Latham Mackay Morgan Nairn Earle Page Markhill Paterson Prowse White Nova against names such as Chifley Cunningham Curtin Cusack Kildridge Fenton Forde Frost Gable Holloway Hughes Janis Jones Keane Jancey Wavefield Lewis Lowe Tayome Makin Maloney Parker Peice Riley Riordan Rowe Stewart Thompson Tully Watkins Weel Yabem.
An unidentified elderly man was found deceased near the cemetery fringe on Cherner’s Road. Authorities describe a cold exposure death with unclear cause and have not released details about the man’s identity or circumstances surrounding the incident.
A discussion covers questions about the GIN export by questions and the time of applying waxy for canned fruits. Mr Seville explains proposed alderation, while Mr Scullin and Mr Hiwher discuss postponing a sale tax and extending exemption lists.
President of the Pimple Association QMS J M Mot ionnlay said the body moved to bind the Government to delay operating the Silesiaw vets until September 1 to give taxpayers time to judge the legislation.
A senator reported inundation of telephoned inquiries from South Australia about how the Baton Tax would apply when it starts today. Manufacturers and retailers lack guidance on pricing the tax and urged the government to delay its effect by 14 days to prepare. Other senators pressed for postponement until September to ensure proper implementation and public briefing before the tax goes live.
Motor Traders Association delegates from all states told the Prime Minister they face heavy local and federal taxes. They urged relief on petrol tax and proposed sales tax, noting towns rely on revenue while the PM promised relief if the position improves.
A Sydney insurance fraud case involves John William HV and associates accused of siphoning £20,408 from an Australian firm. Evidence cites overdrawn accounts secured by equities and a fleet mortgage on Tuggerah properties, with valuations sharply differing from bank appraisals. The case centers on alleged financial manipulations, court proceedings, and testimony about motives and losses.
The Usual BOCLAL eventing for members and friends will take place in the ante-room at the Albert Hall on Saturday, August 2. A. Stuart. lon. Secret.
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