Budget Relief Cuts Taxation and Boosts Pensions
The Commonwealth Budget announced by Treasurer Crsey lowers direct taxation to 7,068,000 pounds yearly by abolishing the property tax, increasing old age and invalid pensions, and expanding sales tax exemptions. Aims include 81.5 million pounds revenue with a surplus, funding defence and reducing deficits while easing income tax for private incomes and adding relief on wife or child care concessions. The plan foresees non recurring grants to states and gradual tax reforms across income, property, and prestige duties with exemptions tied to manufacturing and production.
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Crsey
Commonwealth Gronte Commission
Budget Proposals For 1936 37 In Parliament
The Budget speeches before Parliament outline government plans for revenue removals and expenditure cuts. Proposals include revenue reductions and spending increases totaling 6 179 000 for the present year, with projected full year costs of 27 440 000. The government seeks to balance taxation levels with expanded public spending for the next year.
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Tates
Lhcse
Government to propose £5,000,000 sales tax relief in coming year
The government plans to advise Parliament on further relief from sales tax amounting to five million pounds for the full year. The rate would drop to four percent, with exemptions for the first million value. Policy aims to balance direct and indirect taxation while easing the tax burden across states and the federation.
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Ita
Revenue Summary of 1034 37 Taxation and Public Transfers
Revenue estimate shows total taxation 3 3 550 000 including customs excise sales tax land tax and imposts. Additional items include post office railways and miscellaneous transfers from trust funds totaling about 51 550 000 with 580 000 earmarked for transfer to revenue during the year.
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Amet
Aldstrads
Prunt
Expenditure and Grants in Commonwealth State Payments
The report outlines expenditure payments to the States from Commonwealth revenue for 1936 37 including Special Grants Forestry and Local Government Works. It notes totals around 142 480 000 and recommended grants by state with Tasmania Victoria and South Australia among others. It discusses automatic wheats grant feasibility and federal aid for unemployment relief and public works.
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Commonwealth
Bel
First Agment Bois
Westard Angivatie
Tasmania
Timia
Tomas
Canberra’s 1936 37 budget for public works unveiled
Treasurer Casey outlined a three year plan to move Defiance and Postmaster General departments to Canberra. The 1936-37 public works vote totals £471,156, with £275,549 actual. Funding includes £395,031 from revenue and £107,525 from loan fund. Projects cover admin block, cottages, school capacity, water and sewer extensions, and £414,000 planned for national war memorial fund.
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Casey
Canbera
Ee Inc
Canberra
Defance
Labour Daily Vote Split Over Lang Plan Sparks Union Row
A Labour Daily stock vote showed 19839 in favor and 14825 against a special resolution to block a deal with Mr Lang’s Sunday newspaper venture. The chairman ruled the vote ineffective as it lacked the required three fourths. a special union meeting will review the result.
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Lang
Tuasay
Theaa
Curtin Refuses to Intervene in New South Wales Labour Rift
Sydney dispatch reports Labour Leader Mr. Curtin declining to intervene in the New South Wales labour dispute. The secretary of the ALP and NSW Trade and Labour Council received a copy of Curtin’s letter indicating he would assist only if the State Conference requested services to further party welfare and worker unity. The Aug 11 correspondence noted a Special Senate Conference of the ALP NSW slated for Aug 22 to consider TALUS.
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Tannock
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Laer
A Johnston
Garden
Ithe
Labour Council
ALE
Sydney
THUR
ALB
Graves
3. Curtin
New South Wales Trade and Labour Council
A. King
Nuting
Tr. Curtin Anould
New South Wales
Craver
Curtin
King
Tram
Germany asserts colonies claim amid four year plan decree
Germany vows not to renounce colonial demands while outlining a four year plan to become self sufficient. The proclamation urges export-led recovery with wage limits to avoid devaluation and strengthen Germany against external threats. Berlin debates future colonial policy and critiques Britain’s stance as The Times and Telegraph weigh in.
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Berlin
Hitler
Nuremburg
Germany
Daily “Telegraph
Hier
Hia
NZ Airways dispute looms over Pan American clash
A garbled Londonderry report outlines a contentious exchange between Pan American and New Zealand agencies over a proposed pacific air link. The fragment hints at threats to suspend service unless a cooperative plan is adopted, with calls to avoid harming transoceanic operations.
Sky the Limit American Threat Naval Race With Japan
The Navy secretary and Admiral Stanley discuss a potential naval buildup with Japan involving 19,000 tons of submarines and two new battleships. The United States would wait for official confirmation before taking action and may retain some ships in response. Claims mention 18 inch guns and a shift to 14 inch armament, with possible strategic implications.
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Washington
Senatan “Vant
United States
Furstroyere
Stanley
Amer
Guna
Shipp
Turmoil in Palestine as British police killed and unrest grows
The report notes deaths of four Briton policemen and another officer in Palestine amid stern measures and threats against villages. It cites sabotage suspicions tied to Allied quarters and mentions a Star of Syn paper accusing British policy and praising Syrian actions, reflecting regional tension and imperial criticism.
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Star of Syin
Anjdy
Bnen
Ial
Sehgal
Boxemen
Iran
Palestine
Syria
Anya
King Edward Sets Vienna Fashion Tone
Vienna a.m. reports King Edward visits Austrian Provident offices in attire described as bold and fashionable. Crowds line streets in the afternoon as locals, including youths, observe royal presence and style influences noted in the bustling capital.
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King Edward
Vienna
Edward
Prince of
Walls
World en on futl path taindon thursday
Fragmentary OCR text reports unclear dialogue about a futile path and shared concerns. It mentions Mr. use and references to paths, mud, and structures amidst international problems and Christian spirit. Names and specifics are obscured.
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Taindon
Pam
Man Wounded at Redfern Town Hit by Fall
A man was wounded last night at Redfern while at Mydnay Wow tas, with a shoulder wound. He told police the injury occurred when he fell. Doctors who examined him stated the wound was not serious and the man appeared to be stable.
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Thureday
Mydnay
Tou Sharp Bastruimear
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