Countries split on 30 hour week to ease unemployment
W J Forguson outlines a US plan to cut weekly hours to 30 while Australia lobbies Labour to adopt similar measures. He notes wage structures differ, with US pay tied to production and Australia to cost of living. The piece contrasts effects on prices, employment, and living standards, and discusses export dependence and tariff responses shaping future outcomes.
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United States
Australia
Davis
Que
Ibs
Eacis
Autralia
During the Kuhibithim week doubtlessly n the RAC Q
The fragment mentions a week named Kuhibithim and RAC Q visiting Brisbane with unclear context. No clear event or dates are present to establish a factual summary. Further readable details are needed to form a proper record.
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Brisbane
High Tariffs and Immigration Debate in Australia
The text argues that restricting markets and logprice controls would raise wheat and cattle prices, boosting employment in Australia. It contrasts American tariff policy and home market emphasis with immigration waves from Southern Europe, warning that quotas may be needed to balance production and consumption. It critiques current methods as hindering primary production while supporting secondary sectors and domestic industries.
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Australia
America
Garia
Europe
Adepelmon
Wolf
Absorption of Wool Signals Market Strength
Market analysis notes remarkable absorption of wool supplies amid unemployment and reduced purchasing power. From July to February, imports into major nations rose 27 percent versus the prior season, while prices for coarse crossbred wools recovered, encouraging stewers to market, and stock levels in Australia and other exporters fell toward the bare boards.
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Great Britain
France
Germany
Japan
Aly
Belgium
Poland
Cardiolovakia
United States
Amstralia
Ieov
Englan
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