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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 28, 1937
Page
3
The budget outlines defence expenditure and public works across Australia including railways, ports, and territory projects. It notes funding for War Service Pensions, Repatriation, maternity allowances, and health campaigns, with revenue sources from defence trust accounts and public revenue.
The programme of works extends and the Note Issue Department profits are now Commonwealth revenue. Adoption of the proposal would reduce revenue by over £200,000 this year. A Bill on this matter will be laid before Parliament.
The report recommends submitting a new Federal Aid Roads Agreement to State Parliaments for ratification and outlines increased payments to States. It details funding changes, including customs and excise duty adjustments and projected payments rising to about £9.78 million this year. Additional measures include grants for industry, scientific research, and a publicity campaign. A citrus export bounty of 2 shillings per case supports shipments abroad, with extensions beyond oranges to grapefruit and lemons.
The government plans to cap fertiliser subsidy payments per individual for New South Wales buyers in the Capertee area. Subsidy cost is estimated at £250,000 for this financial year, with broader totals around £894,000 and £300,000 indicating planned funding and expenditures.
The Commonwealth wealth transfer plan to aid overseas publicity for the Australian National Travel Association proposes an increase in funding from £18,000 to £20,000. The document lists allocations across pensions and new works programs, with figures including £5,992,001 for war and repatriation defence and £15,000,000 for Old-age Pensions, alongside railways and revenue provisions totaling £3,250,000 and other sums.
Mr Casey concludes the government has been in office for nearly six years and cites a shift from despair to a brighter economic outlook. He credits world price trends and private enterprise for improved confidence and the economy, asserting continued stability is essential for Australia’s future.
New York reports Thursday that last month Count der eon of the Se yetrenat ae eat vanna moved toward divorce, with latest rumors stating a split from the artist’s model amid ongoing public attention and uncertain future plans.
The world heavyweight title bout between Joe Louis and Tommy Farr is postponed due to rain in New York. The delay increases public interest and anticipation for the rescheduled fight, with fans eagerly awaiting a new date and event developments.
Arrangements have been made for Mr J Penn Hughes, one of Sydney's bee aemoniats, to give a recital next Sunday afternoon at three o'clock.
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