EXCISE TARIFF REBATES BILL PASSED IN PARLIAMENT
In Parliament the Excise Tariff Rebates Bill passed all stages. Attorney General De Evatt said rebates would be retrospective from November 3, 1943, totaling about £750,000 per year on imported tobacco to ease the cost of living. The Pharmaceutical Benefits Bill and other measures followed with debates on troops, petrol supplies, and war-related reforms.
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St Ward
Rfaktin
Army
Mtr. Forde
Martin
Australia
Evani
Sheohsin
Coole
Beysgit
Boutle
Clyferg
Nfithyde Wells
Gortuns
Daly
Evatt
Reid Ho
Rionnea
Arogon Forde
Alnee
Surat
Commonwealth
Joan
Tasmanian Weaden Shipbuilding Wardene
Hent
Swithout
Senate
Rorestry Bureau
Miners Released to Yoney and War Debates Echo
Sydney dispatch reports many items from the day including miners released to join the army, wartime debates over conscription and cooperation with New Zealand and Australia. The parliament discusses a treaty, with the Prime Minister denying any breach of close relations with other nations. A writ for damages and notable bankrupt cases appear alongside the war coverage.
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Sydney
Tilllynday
Walco
Mtr
Lang
Eldii
Maleout
Bobbs
Otal Werkkov
Newcastle
Wits
Tourddrer
Livan Oliver
Ball
Jia
Lionel
Oscar
Sinat
Simost
Eraser
Rights of Parliament in War Time Debate in Westminster
The Canberra Times reports a heated Westminster division over an Education Bill amendment for equal pay in the education service. The Prime Minister defends wartime confidence, while critics press Parliament to set domestic policy beyond the war.
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UT Jafodt
House of Commons
Westminster
Lf Tn Board of Education
Butler
House
Hutinr
Murthie Hoke
Tirther
Geir
Tina Tolit
Apoihy
Xypon
Rroinse
Odin
Wilde
Yar Lingim Insiught
Jeffrryson
Chjoya Une
Bellada
Churehill
Danxot
Enya
Ehangy
Pt Sire
Tes
Austral
Pata
Wis
Inyerra
Lori Aw Atiunist Secildey' Aiden
Ma Chufetait
Vice Regal reception in Canberra for Deputy PM Forde
In Canberra yesterday afternoon General Goneral received the Honourable F. M. Forde deputy prime minister at Government House. Excellency Lady Gowrie was entertained by Mrs Phyllis Parkinson and members of the W.G.A. later that evening. Announcement of a three year term for Tariff Board member Messia Morris and HE Guy Kennedy Ross appeared in the Government Gazette.
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Bcp
HY Sellency
Goneral
Lord Gowsie
F. M. Forde
Ours
Canberra
Hee
Lady Gowrie
Mmis
Phyllis
Parkinson
W.ga
Messia
F. Morris
Hallmaan
HE. Guy
J.F. Kennedy
W. , Ross
Anzac Day restrictions announced by Prime Minister Curtin
The Prime Minister said April 25 functions will be scaled back Australia wide. Hotels and wine saloons, race meetings and theatres will close until 4 pm to observe Anzac Day with national gratitude and remembrance. State governments and ex‑servicemen groups were asked to cooperate in commemorations.
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A.heling
Canentin Wavik
Mrr
Curtin
Australia
Curlin
Governim Desdred Unt
Aneaup
Ilse
Atwbralln
Gowrie Scholarship Trust Fund Donations Listed
The Gowrie Scholarship Trust Fund in Canberra receives donations from W.C.A. Lewne House and local Women of the Services members. Notable contributions include £15 15s from Lewne House and smaller gifts from Canberra Rose Craix Chapter and individuals such as Ms GJ Style and Miss Di J Taylor.
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Syomion
Canberra
Gowrie Scholarship
Yw.ca
Lewne House
Rose Craix
Parliament to Rise Today After Quick Session
The Parliament session started February 9 will end today with no reassembly expected until August or September. Both Houses have labored long to finish a heavy legislative program, with most major ties discharged and the remaining items to be disposed of today. A formal opening by the Governor-General was delayed, and procedural routines continued through the week.
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Toztay
Duke AC Gloucester
Yin
Provisional Plans for War History Adopted
The War Cabinet approved a provisional plan for the official history of Australia’s part in this war. Senator Collings noted the scope will be broader than the last war with wider service and greater home-front impact. Departments may prepare departmental studies for future reference on wartime problems and solutions.
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War Cabinet
Australia
Australian War Memorial
Collings
Petrol Rations for Union Secretaries Debate
The Prime Minister stated in the House that petrol rations for union secretaries and other officials were limited to essential travel. Travel limited to exceptional cases of work directly attesting to government needs, with full-time employer or employee officials over 95 years old exempt from military service.
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Abe. Gustin
Vestenlay
Cameran
Rom Mitaty
Servien
Itr
Movin
Priority scheme for rationing of milk and eggs
The Minister for Health Senator Fraser backed a proposed preferential rationing system for milk and eggs aimed at pregnant women and children. A registered distribution plan would cap supplies to defined priority groups, with vitamin tablets provided where milk access is limited. Government debate cited constitutional limits and a Canadian controlled model as a reference, but universal community adoption was deemed impractical.
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Fraser
Chidren
Director-General of Health
Cumpsten
Png
Earle Page
Tee Commonwealth Food Contra
Gomenunwealth
Vondoni
Showld
Grokipal
Walida
Frei
Commonwealth
Bir Butle Page
Australian Supreme Court upholds religious oath stance
Queensland judge in Brisbane today gave judgment on applicants challenging conscription era conscription orders. Brennan CJ rejected broad biblical objections to oaths and affirmed the authority of the Defence Department to compel service while noting a bureaucratic apparatus that could pose religious freedom concerns. No order was issued.
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Supreme Court
Brennan
Losberam
Woittae Street
Australia
Qe High Court
Jehovah's Witnesses
Dofenga Department
Defence Department
Anon
Sillige Brennan
Sickness and Unemployment Bill Passed in Parliament
A heated debate accompanied the passage of the sickness and unemployment bill in the House. Morgan and James clashed over eligibility for benefits, with exchanges and a sequence of near-removals marking the second reading. The minister and Labour opposed the funding approach, while the opposition pressed for stricter provisions and broader protections before the bill advanced to final approval.
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Labour
Morgan
James
Sunes
Mr. James
Asia
Danses
Pollard
Wervas
Nldle
Moriein
West
Harrison
Wentworth
Frederick Stewart
Lao
Holloway
Austria
Inj Comimftten
Melinderison
Uno_Giolos
Mounda
Nyibul
Mosers Boles
Wilson
Mr. Morgan
Itlevy Wa
Brederick Stewart
Heneftse
Pat
Macried
National Health Council to Discuss All in Birth Rate
Senator Prager stated 40 000 births are lost yearly to abortion or other preventable causes in Australia. The National Health and Medical Research Council plans to address the nation’s falling birth rate next April, with the Director General Dr Cumpston and health officials weighing actions to boost birth rates.
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National Health Council
Heath
Prager
Australia
National Health and Medical Research Council
Cumpston
Victory Loan Subscriptions Expand Assets Across Regions
Subscriptions to the First Victory Loan rise as the N.8.W. dubber Trustee adds £180,000, bringing total to £1,270,000. Tooth and Co contributes £280,990 as part of the broader funding drive. Discovery of a new coal seam near Lyeypoul mine on the South Island hints at regional energy prospects.
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Sydney
N.8.w. Dubber
Discovery Tv
Auckland
Thoralag Ve
Tha Ol Lyeypoul
President to confer with Speaker on staff appointments
The President of the Senate debated staff appointment power with the Speaker of the House. Senator Cooper urged a committee to determine whether the Senate, the Speaker, or Parliament had authority to appoint a secretary. The Canberra branch of the Returned Soldiers League pressed for Rowe to continue as secretary, while others questioned Rowe’s competency amid parliamentary control of committees.
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Senate
Brown
House of
Rosevear
Jon
Stat
Mit Roy" Rowestrom
Paslamentary Social Securiy
Commrastiee
Renato
Cooper
Fom
Beno Oy
Gallie
Bhy Richie
Rowe
Chubb
Comu
Comu Nnties
Canberra
Aimed
Soldier League
Waites
Etniak
Arnold
Oiosau
Vivag
Representatives
My. Brothowais
Tell Film
Rowa
Patila
Benume Allan MacDonald
Uowe
Senate Tributes to Retiring Members
Senators paid tribute to retiring members including A MacLaichlan and defeated peers Messi McBride Spiner Its on Davvgy and Arthi. Leaders praised the service as they mark terms ending on June 30 with remarks from Swiatoff MekLeay and Zooper of the Country Party.
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Qoote
Sen Mo
Senate
A. MacLaichlan
Messi McBride
Spiner
Itson
Davvgy
Arthi
Sine
Swiatok
Zooper
General Blamey May Give Evidence on Censorship
General Sir Jams Blaney, commander in chief of allied land forces, may testify before the Parliamentary Committee on Censorship. The committee plans to meet early in the parliamentary session, amid reports of censorship and potential restrictions on letters opened by officials. The inquiry, led by Major Cameron, faces questions over alleged breaches of parliamentary privilege and whether any members had letters opened by the censor.
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Allied Land Forces
Jams Blaney
Sdajor Cimeron
Wid I
Parliamenthry
Brivitewéictyniton
Letéirs
China on Eve of Great Renaissance
Sir Frederick Megica told the Constitutional Club that China is on the eve of a great renaissance and will eventually be a cooperative partner in the Pacific. He argued China will not be an imperial power but a nation with which we can work.
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Anelsourne
Thursay
China
Pacific
Frederick Megica
Miniatero Ching
Constitutional Club
Frederic
Contract Sets for Additions to West Block
The minister announced a fort to begin additions to the West Block in Canberra. Hutcherson Bros of Sydney is named as the contractor for the Commonwealth Offices complex. Foundations and permanent office structures were described as beginning immediately.
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Collings
Commonwealth
West Block
Canberra
Hutcherson Bros
Unter Street
Sydney
Hutcherson, Bros
Eunsteweted
Commonwealth Olces
Weat
Commonwealth Ofices Neue
Horse flesh sold for human consumption shocks Sydney
A police report claims between 20 and 30 tonnes of horse flesh were sold weekly for human consumption in Sydney’s metropolitan area. Politicians praised prompt action, with figures noting flesh for food twice the amount needed for dogs, and concerns over diseased cattle and typhoid-like risks.
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Sydney
Metropol
Lamb
Lab
Bil
Ss. McKell
Mfr. Kelly
Picelo
Petlevan
Vision for postwar jobs aims to keep all Australians employed
The Satlor Research Director outlined a plan to maintain employment for 10 to 29 years after the war. The proposal includes community centers and clubs delivering work through public facilities to ensure equal opportunities and broader economic continuity.
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S Ayer
Raursiag
Satlor
Department of
Uae
Proposed hostel works committee discusses Canberra site
An urgent need for accommodation in Canberra prompts the Works Committee to examine a proposed hostel project. The plan, discussed by Mr Lazgartat, estimates a cost of 750 percent exclusive of furnishings and would house about 220 guests in a brick building south of Sext to Barlow House near Brisbane Avenue. The Public Works Committee will review the proposal.
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Canberra
House of Telecubite Works Committee
Cat. Verva
Lazgartat
Woo
Sext
Barlow House
Brisbane Avenue
Public Works Committee
Tho
Cabinet luncheon plans for Mr Curtin and party
The cabinet prepares a luncheon for Prime Minister Mr Curtin next Tuesday. They will discuss a full cabinet and war cabinet meetings in the coming week as Curtin and his party plan a visit to Great Britain and the United States.
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MR. Curtin
Curtin
Cabinel
Lore
United States
Me Curtin
Presentation to Senator A. J. McLachlan
The event honors Senator A. J. McLachlan with a formal presentation marking his long service in the Senate. Speakers include leaders of the UF and Senate Opposition, plus other senators who note his 14 plus years as a senator. The address recalls his roles as Postmaster General Attorney General and other senior portfolios.
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A. J. McLachlan
McLachin
Senate
Enate
Scnatersvall
Gibson
Lesko
Metachtan Wan
Soutare
Tye Ge
Executive Council
Geneva
Australi
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