Amusement tax proposals explained by prime minister
The Prime Minister Bruce explained government plans for a five percent general tax on amusement receipts to raise revenue toward balancing the budget. He argued the tax would fall on profitable entertainment while exempting charitable and educational events, religious activities, and outings under set limits. The measure aims to tax portions of the profitable cinema industry previously escaping duties and to involve Parliament for final approval.
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Village cage prison tale shocks Langfield Parish Council
Indignation rose at Langfield Surrey Parish Council as letters from the Society for the Protection of Ancient Villages questioned a claim the ancient village cage prison could be moved. Councillor Wheeler dismissed the tale as a cock and bull story, and Mr Grin warned he would defend if true.
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Manchester England Textile Shipment Arrives for Local Goods
A damaged OCR note reports a Manchester England origin for a textile consignment. It mentions scow shipments and direct-from-manufacturer sheets and fabrics including ginghams and shirtings. The text references various cloths like crash and linens and hints at an early inspection.
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Efficiency Needs in Industry Sydney
Professor J Brigden, a noted economist, urged greater efficiency in Australian industry. He warned against labour costs cuts and blamed the war era income surge on wool and wheat profits plus foreign borrowings. Falling wool prices and debt may curb national income next year, with arbitration cited as overly optimistic in its impact.
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Obscene Books Protest to State in Sydney
The Racial Hygiene Association delegation waited on Chief Secretary Chaffey to protest circulating pernicious literature. Rev. EL Well of the Council of Churches called it a cancerous social growth. Chaffey will confer with the Attorney General and seek police cooperation to curb distribution and review possible legislation.
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Transmutation claims from New Zealand researchers
Wellington advices report two researchers, G. P. Aston and H. W. Ateck, claiming transmutation of elements into gold using a chromodyne energy. The lab, explosions noted, and government interest are cited, with comparisons to mercury-to-gold claims and Harvard work, while chromodyne allegedly emits varied spectrum colors.
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Underworld Feud at Central Police Court
Walter Tomlinson, 31, charged with shooting at James Devine at Devine’s Maroubra home in July with intent to murder. Devine testified that many men arrived at the residence early morning and shots were fired. a man named Galshey was killed. Prosecutor said witnesses could not identify the shooter. case to proceed.
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Eastlake Manuka Semi Final Showdown In Canberra Football
The semi finals of the national football competition featured Eastlake and Manuka as strong contenders while Acton and Eastlake battled in a tense clash. Eastlake edged Manuka in a fast, clean game with standout performances from O’Donnell Richards and Keegan, setting up a Northbourne Oval final next week.
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London theatres thrive amid talking films and musicals
Despite the boom in talking pictures, London theatres remain busy with about ten musical shows and six plays like Thy Lady with a Nar Hope The Sacred Fikc Py Candle Light and Journey's End drawing audiences. The libraries have committed to a total dead of about 150000, with strong attendance noted.
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Northbourne Defeat Queanbeyan in Practice Cricket Match
Northbourne edged Queanbeyan by a narrow margin in a weekend practice match. Notable bowling figures included Comet for 6 and Tickner for 48. Northbourne players Waterman and Tickner led the innings with solid batting and key dismissals by Croker and Connett.
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Queanbeyan Heights Club Hosts Weekend Golf Play
In challenging conditions Queanbeyan Heights Golf Club held an 18 bogey handicap event over the weekend. Winner was Mr A Har man with a 1 up victory. In the associates 12 holes handicap Mrs 5 senior was winner with 4 down. Trophies were presented by Mr and Mrs Fred Greenwood.
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Canberra City Band concert thrills Kingston audience
On Friday night shoppers in Kingston enjoyed a Canberra City Band program conducted by Jamon A. Watson. Selections included Machine Gun Guards march, Finymend overture, Australia Lithgow cornet solo, Voice of the Guns march, Reminiscences of the Plantation, Jamies Patrol descriptive, and The Elephant march. The audience applauded the band and Mr. Watson. a fortnightly engagement is planned with Kingston Shopkeepers Association. The Canberra Junior Band, 15 boys, has reconditioned instruments in Sydney and aims to be ready for Christmas. Trustees Menara Bro nowaki and Mulrooney inspected band property and will report to the Commission.
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Canberra Croquet Club Annual General Meeting
The Canberra Croquet Club will hold its annual general meeting at the Parks and Gardens Cottage Robon at 3 o'clock tomorrow afternoon. President Lady Groom will attend, prompting the postponement of the social afternoon planned at Mrs J M Eliiett's home. All members and intending members are invited.
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Salvation Army officer warns on sex education
Colonel Carpenter of the Salvation Army deplores the lack of proper sex education in society. He argues generations of upbringing have shifted responsibility to schools and peers, with children learning from precocious and improper sources rather than trained teachers.
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Australian Trade Commissioner Arrives in New York
Mr Keith Brooks the Australian Trade Commissioner arrived today and will resume duties tomorrow He said the stay offers a chance to study the industrial commercial and agricultural field of the United States and left with a favorable impression He noted his Washington visit allowed study of government departments especially on matters of interest to Australian agencies
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Indian Rest Pills Benefit Claim by Chef
Mr John Beales of Wyuna Shep herds via Junece writes of relief from long term indigestion and chronic constipation after using Dr Morse Indian Rest Pills. He credits nightly use for better sleep regular bowel action and enjoyment of meals, noting hospital treatment and prior failures.
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Cable briefs and travel through rough clashes in Paris
In Paris a fisherman Hippolite Lamibert was knocked down by a motorcyclist and waited two hours for the returning rider, a farmer named Muripet, to confront him. the arrestee claimed the aim was only to frighten the farmer. In Warhaw recurrent arrests and threats loom over oppositional groups amid a tense counter resistance. In Malta Arthur Mingo set a new endurance mark in the Mailers amateur championship, timing a grueling long open race.
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