Ottawa conference details shape imperial trade policy
A lengthy Ottawa Imperial Economic Conference report outlines Britain's tariff aims and Australia's stance. Mr Gullett presents a tariff schedule, defending the no lower protection pledge and a sliding scale for preferences. The aim is to boost empire trade, with Britain seeking stronger preferential access for essential Australian goods.
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Fiji First To Ratify Agreement
Fiji becomes the first Empire legislature to implement the Ottawa Agreement with Britain. The accord includes duty concessions on beef, mutton, dairy, fruit and wine while securing preferential entries for Dominion exports to the United Kingdom and a cooperative approach with Canada to defend market shares.
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Sava
Australia
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Melbourne
Ottawa Agreement Draws Sharp Criticism From Country Party Leader
Dr Earle Page labelled the Ottawa tariff disclosure disappointing for those hoping to cut flying and production costs in Australia. The schedules show fifteen decreases mainly in British rates and five minor reductions, with a reimposed tariff on galvanised Iran raising prices by 20s a ton. Page urged careful interpretation of Articles 9 10 11 and 12 to promote targeted industry tariffs while easing consumer costs and export pressures.
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Country Party
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Iran
Opposition leader warns article 12 sparks nationwide hostility
Mr Scullin denounces Mr Gullett's Ottawa Agreement demand for Article 12 as an indispensable condition. He says Australia must not alter tariffs without the Tariff Board and warns that without board action the nation could drift toward bankruptcy.
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NSW Chamber of Manufacturers Chief Fears Ottawa Pact Fallout
The Sydney chamber head Mr H Gordon Bennett warns the Ottawa Agreement will burden secondary Australian industries while aiding primary producers. He fears increased dole rolls and loss of Tariff Board protection, calling the deal a potential doom for the Government if enacted. He will convene the chamber executive to decide a firm response.
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Lyons Names Stewart Guy to Cabinet in Coalition Split
Prime Minister Lyons fills vacancies from Hawker and Fenton with F H Stewart Parramatta and J A Guy Bass. Archdale Parkhill becomes Postmaster General and J A Perkins rises to Interior while Country Party resigns from broader coalition terms after sharp exchanges over ministerial selection and policy.
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Stewart
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Archdale Parkhill
Interior
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Earley Page
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House of Representatives
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Basa
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