Budget speech in Sydney outlines deficit cuts and tax relief
Sydney budget delivery by Stevens promises progressive financial improvement with a projected deficit of £4,350,000 and revenue gains of over £2,000,000. It highlights relief on charges, inclining taxation and rail fares, and a plan to reduce Crown debt and public taxes while noting carryover effects from prior years and exchange-rate impacts on prices.
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Sydney
Pffenier
Mr. Stevens
Lang
Legislative Assembly
Gepeerwealth
Tate
Amr
Te Feng
Leng
Bravens
Mumura
al Funda
Astmatea
Maventel Fes
Tase
Darri
Sais
Atati—Nory
Joana
Fressury Hill
Blovens
Aerses
TivOL CASE Quarrels Continue in Central Summons Court
The case against Hilch Domuid Mo intowk Kamina Covell and Willae Curtis continued at Central Summons Court with sharp cross examination sparked by documents tendered by Michael Thomas Foster an auditor The magistrate instructed that the documents be admitted as amninet Curtis Howjard Cust noted a cheque for £ 18 600 9 11 The court adjourned until tomorrow
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Rydnecy
Hilch Domuid Mointowk
Kamina Covell
Willae Curtis
Central Summons Court
Toulny
Jong Rogal Arwurvet
Corti Dycumenty
Michael Thomas Foster
Magistrats
Curtin
Wn Amesr
Kha
Fk de Hay Hawke
Sogard
Canberra Bricks Sale To Queanbeyan Hospital
In a House of Representatives briefing Minister Gregory disclosed the Commonwealth sold bricks for Queanbeyan Hospital at 24/6 per thousand. Canberra brick works have produced since February 1908 about 2,000 bricks weekly with an average cost near £4 12s per thousand, excluding interest and depreciation.
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Queanbeyan
House of Kerpesenta
Raoly
Ate. Gregory
Parkhill
Cmt
Mandtac- Turley
Canberra
Mathater of Tien
Bread War Reused Queanbeyan Plant Amid Rival Entry
Queanbeyan bakeries prepare to reuse the old plant for a new rival entry. The idle premises in Cust Queanbeyan are being renovated for production, with repairs underway as a price cut to Canberra levels takes effect today.
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Queanbeyan Bakeries
Quaanbeyse
Inia Queanberan
Clarke
Str
John
Cust Queanbeyan
Wien
Queanbeyan
Canberra
Tate Declines Cricket Tour Amid Health Woes
Maurice Tate informs the MCC he cannot join the Australia tour due to overstrain from spring overtraining. His withdrawal clears the way for other players as Yorkshire pursues County Championship aims and Bowler James Langridge could be drafted to fill Tate's vacancy.
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London
Maurice Tate
Australia
General Beret
Tr le
Atory
A Wesson
Sumsex
Yorkshire
Tate
Hearborough
Mae.c
Bowes
M.C.C
James Lasamage
Lord Lawisham
Daily
Tawatimen
Bowen
Baptist Leader Rev A Jolly Elected
At the annual assembly, Rev A Jolly of the Mancastie Baptist Church was appointed President elect for the coming year. The Australian Baptist report notes progress in the Tartine Wark development in the Federal Capital under the leadership of Bev Dr A J Wale.
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Sydney
A. Jolly
Ware Minton Ainerd
Tertory
Bev
A. J. Wale
Conversion London Market Hopes
London market notes express hope that the 1,000,008 pound loan maturing in October will be carried through to lift an embargo on new issues. The piece lauds Australia’s recovery and notes improved bond prices and trade as a result, while highlighting comparisons with other countries.
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Londen
New South Walen
Auitralia
Austratia
Endowment Proposal Marks Canberra Highland Society Event
At the Sir Walter Avatt centenary gathering at the Institute of Anatomy, Dr. Henry announced a plan to endow an annual endowment in Canberra for biotary and culture activities. Brigadier General McNicoll spoke on the September 21 anniversary as a date for the endowed lectures.
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Institute of Anatomy
Henry
Canberra Highland Society
Witd Burna Club
Canberra
Boottiah
Honey
Iby Addrens
Gene McNicoll
Unity Conference At Albert Hall Brings Three Methodist Bodies
In London at Albert Hall a union service united the three British Methodist churches with a large congregation including the Duke and Duchess of York. The conference leaders announced the joint agreement to act in concert, with Dr. Scott Lidgett as Unity Conference president noting the mission accomplished as the Duke of York read the Nesmine.
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London
Britain
Albert Hall
Duke
Duchom
York
Scott Lidgett
Duke of York
Visitor's Attack on Civil Servants Malaria Scourge
Rydney reports a visitor claiming malaria is rampant in Rabaul due to climate. He says Austrailage residents are living poorly and acting irresponsibly. He notes men drink quinine daily for relief and criticizes administration in Canberra and New Guinea Mandated Territory.
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Rydney
Tach
Commonwealth
Ite
Aumurance
Tanda
Rabaul
Malaris
Inch
Labour Party Opens Doors to Lang Group
Adelaide report states the ALP decided to re admit Lang group members with full rights and privileges. Both parties may form their own district committees where interests do not clash.
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Adelaide
ALP
Lang
Farewell to Sir Robert Garran in Sydney
Sir Robert Garran and Mrs Garran bade farewell in Sydney before departing for England to attend the Indian Army Napenditure Tribunal. Sir John Butterfield praised him as one of the few public servants who went to Canberra ready to assist in developing the capital. Dr Mary Booth Thpidrom’s toast closed the gathering.
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Canberra
Unclear Statement on Unity and Church Leaders
A garbled extract praises a unity effort among Christian peoples and notes the Duke of York as marking a new era in spiritual forces. It mentions 10,000 delegates including black-coated ministers and international representation from Australia, with leaders of three churches approving the union deed.
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Duke of York
Methodiam
Australie
Malden
Melbourne
Egg Marketing Board Official Charged With Forgery
A senior accountant for the Egg Marketing Board was arrested on forgery and fraud related charges after weeks of investigation. Authorities allege deletion and alteration of funds involving sums between 700 and 1900 pounds, with two charges disclosed to date.
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Bydnay
Egg Marketing Board
Dafraud
Loe
Forecast of Terms at New Howth Wala Conversion Inn
The Australian Press Association notes that the rate on the new issue will likely be 1 percent, tied to the inn price recently increased to 40. With Australian stocks rising, observers expect the issue price to be higher, as markets factor in favorable conditions and investor demand.
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Tondon
Gandhi and Ambedkar Seek Unified Scheme to End Caste
In Calcutta on Wednesday Mr Gandhi, jailed, spoke against separate electorates and urged joint rule with safeguards for the depressed classes. Dr Ambedkar, meeting with representatives, backed a new joint framework and Gandhi reaffirmed his goal to eradicate caste and untouchability, saying a lifetime struggle would be needed.
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Calcutta
Gandhi
Enders
Ambedkar
Thair
Fruit Mac Machines Inquiry Nears End
Sydney based Fruit Mac inquiry closes as Fisry Lachmund testifies about drawing £1000 from three accounts between March 3 and early AL. He cites wife’s advice and fear of evidence, with Commission adjourning to Friday for further testimony at the Commonwealth Sav Inax Bank Seeawne.
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Sydney
Fisry Lachmund
Fruit Machine Commission
Witens
Commonwealth
Momshan
Question of Contempt in Fruit Machines Inquiry
In a Wednesday inquiry, Mr. W F Sheahan argued that a Daily Commercial News and Shinping Fiat article titled A noble specimen of the men who rele ws was contemptuous. The Commissioner deemed the piece improper to publish during the hearing but doubted if contempt provisions extend to actions before the commission.
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Rydney
Fruit Machines
WF. Sheahan
Goeling
Daily Commercial News
Fiat
Arts Society May Abandon Stage Productions
The Arts Society contemplates discontinuing its stage shows as the group weighs the future of dramatic activities. Past productions under Du Nott have earned high praise for amateur theatre quality, rivaling metropolitan efforts, while plans for a proposed Superior Society to carry on dramatic performances are discussed amid cautious enthusiasm. A Wednesday evening showing was anticipated, highlighting the society’s evolving role in community life.
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Rexara
Pociety la
Aydney
Ita Olaion
du Nott
Covirel
Rating Values Exemption For Plant Sought
A deputation from the Chamber of Commerce and Manufactures along with the Taxpayers Association urged Minister Jackson to amend the act by removing the provision that considers plant and machinery value in determining the rateable value for tribute. The Minister noted the provision had been upheld by the Court and said he would present the matter to Cabinet for a decision.
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Rydkey
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber Fof
Taxpayers Association
Jackson
Hin
Scotland Yard eyes exchanges with Sydney branch amid talks
The British Home Office announced proposed exchanges with the Sydney Criminal Investigation Branch to facilitate cooperation. The plan, disclosed in Parliament, aims to enhance cross border action while debating who bears the costs of the exchanges.
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Aydney
Scotland Yard
Sydney Criminal Investigation Branch
Chiat
Chaffery
Blackmail Debate Stuns Hobart Assembly Meeting
Hobart assembly session interrupted by a blackmail claim involving M s P Tomanian and A Guilvie. The open debate focused on payments and actions to prevent public bodies from being harmed while a member objects to the alleged coercion.
Sugar Agreement Terms Of Modification Announced In Parliament
Parliament announced the sugar agreement changes approved by all parties. Prime Minister Lyons said the retail sugar price would drop by 1 shilling per pound from January 1, 1088 to April 28, 1908, with a new annual sugar industry contribution set and adjustments to costs. The measure aims to stabilize prices for producers and consumers and to benefit industry overall amid a government effort to balance interests.
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Commonwealth
Queensland
Lyons
fCyer
Muger
Lyona
Mc. Lyons
Niger
Australian Girl Rescued From Life of Squalor in China
A Sydney report details the rescue of a native Towneville woman who, after a troubled marriage to a Chinese husband, was kept in a villa under harsh conditions. Australians with Salvation Army officers helped retrieve her and bring her back to Australia.
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Sydney
Hong Kong
Halvation
Australie
Crown Employees Face 13/6 Wage Cut Under Act
The Full Bench of the Industrial Commission ruled Crown employees are subject to a 13/6 wage reduction in addition to reductions under the Public Service Reduction Act. The Public Service Association appealed, challenging the Industrial Registrar's decision granting a 30 award variation. The association argued Crown staff already bore substantial cuts under the act.
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Desteloy
Industrial Commission
Crown
Public Service Association
Te Public Bervice Association
Earth Tremors Stun Melbourne Aftershocks Reported
After a tremor in Melbourne, about 480 mysterious shocks were recorded today. People awakened as the tremor lasted about ten seconds. Further shocks struck this afternoon causing damage across several homes and buildings. The Memarisi Hall wall cracked and chimneys loosened while debris fell from structures in the central area. A distinct wave was noted and witnesses described a continuing rumble.
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Melbourne
Fiasier
Heumee
Memarisi
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