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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 04, 1933

Page

3

Queanbeyan Council Seeks Equal Public Service Rights

In a special Queanbeyan Municipal Council report Mayor H C Taylor urged a deputation to petition the Minister for the Interior to align public servant allowances with Canberra standards. He proposed Departmental action to ensure equal employment rights for Queanbeyan and Canberra workers, and said the council should present a strong case to the Government. The report was adopted.

Quearbeyan Ald H. C. Taylor Queanbeyan Canberra Ald. Taylor

Stock Losses and Wool Industry Fears in Weather

In Sydney the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals debated ways to reduce stock losses caused by cold and wet weather after shearing. Officials suggested legislation, but the Graziers warned it would be impractical and costly. They noted that erecting new sheds could lessen the problem, yet would render wool growing unprofitable and threaten the industry.

Sydney Royal Society For the Prevention of Cruelty Wil

False Labels On Australian Goods

In Sydney, Mr. Eric Campbell warned that Australian products lose identity in Britain. He cited butter blended with Polish and Russian butter sold as Empire produce and wines ending up in French cellars with altered identity, reflecting missed opportunities for Australian trade.

Rydney Miulliona Eric Campbell Great Britain Ftma

Police raid finds coinage plant in Sydney bedroom

Police raided a Sydney house this afternoon and arrested a young man after detectives found a coining plant in a bedroom. Investigators say ten thousand bogus forms and shillings are circulating in Sydney, with a similar state of affairs reported in Melbourne where the arrested man arrived two days ago.

Sydney Manly

Average system questioned by Taxation Commission

Mr J W Allen secretary of the Grasiera Association told the Taxation Commission that averaging income to set rates was the only faultable system for primary producers. He said their income varied more than most taxpayers as they could not fix selling prices for their produce.

Sydney J. W. Allen Grasiera’ Association

Legal Charges Debate Highlights Barwon MLA Critique

Mr Wade of the Country Party in Barwon disputes proposed legislation to cut legal charges arguing the bill to establish a 100000 pound guarantee fund for defalcations by solicitors is inadequate. He calls for lower scales and stronger public protection against defrauding agents and solicitors with tighter procuration fees.

Rydney Wade

Meat inspection policy praised by Granners Association leader

Gratification was expressed by the Grasiers' Association president Mr. Walker at the efforts of the Minister for Commerce Mr. FH Stewart and the N S.W. Minister for Health Mr. Weaver to abolish overlapping moat inspection by federal and State authorities. The association has long argued that overlap adds cost without benefit. N.8.W. Parliament convened. A proclamation calls the State Parliament to meet at noon on August 28.

Sydney Grasiers’ Association Mr. Walker Minster For Commerce FH. Stewart Weaver

Queanbeyan Rifle Club shoots to cap off quarterly champ

The Queanbeyan Rifle Club held a midweek shoot featuring the first quarterly match of the championship and annual aggregate. Mr H C Taylor dropped only one point from the outset, beat his handicap, and won the daily cash prize. Five marksmen posted net scores today.

Queanbeyan Rifle Club H.C. Taylor

New Relief Scheme Abandoned by Councils Amid Unemployment

Two councils moved to abandon the relief plan under the government scheme. The Rutherland Shire Council decided nine cents work under the scheme on the ground that it must be done. Men unemployed under the scheme will return to the dole. The Warringah Shire Court also ordered the scheme halted for the present month.

Sydney Rutherland Warringah Shire

Poultry Farmers Council Named by Health Minister

The Metropolitan Meat Industry Advisory Council was announced tonight by Health Minister Mr. Weavers. Members include Herbert Bidney Henry of Cowm for Farmers and Hettieen Association, David I Harbert of adberabone for BYDNEY Graziety Association, David A. popiedt of Hatta Government for Butchers, and Holloway of Tamworth, with Mr. Witasimons to-day as a government representative. Martin will act as chairman. cabinet decision pending.

Sydney Metropolitan Meat Industry Advisory Council Weavers Herbert Bidney Henry Cowm Farmers and’ Hettieen Association David _ I Harbert Adberabone Bydney Graziety’ Association David A. Popiedt Hatta Carvane Me. Holloway Tamworth Witasimons A. W. Martin Conmmars Martin Counel

Railway Hold-Up Sydney at Parramates Sessions

Richard George Jones and Frank Jones were sentenced at Parramatta Quarter Sessions. Jones, 21, a tram driver, received three years while Frank Jones, 39, a laborer, got 18 months for the assault and robbery at Kingarood railway. The victim Hiljah Selig, a night officer, was attacked and £2 5s taken. A seven-year-old, Donald Moxon of Band, died from a fractured skull after being struck by a half brick while watching the cliffs at Ben Buckler.

Sydney Toulay Richard George Jones Ant Frank Jones L Wbourer Hiljah Selig Kingawood Railway Atimned Child Donald Moxon Ben Buckler

Faith revival seen for Victorian pastoral industry

Melbourne reports the Victorian Grasiers Association secretary Mr F L Ofienr says renewed faith in the pastoral industry is justified. He notes industrial trouble may be easing after a slump and cites NSW railway freight reductions as a model for similar concessions hoped in Victoria.

Melbourne F. L Ofienr Tortun Arusiera N.S.W. Railways Vio Orle

Sound Diet Basis of Feminine Beauty

An article argues health and sound living as the true basis of beauty for women, warning against reliance on cosmetic products. It promotes a diet rich in bran, lettuce, cabbage, carrots, chard, whole wheat, and cereals to supply bulk iron and red blood. Bran is praised as convenient, affordable, and versatile for meals and cereals.

Demerta

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