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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 05, 1908
Page
2
AnGOT Colonial and Imported Flannels showcases English blanket cloths and flannels in a focused feature highlighting colonial and imported fabrics. The piece notes craftsmanship and material origins with emphasis on quality and style.
The Closer Settlement Board reports progress on Pitton Yalbuus Estate settlement. details mention stock provisions for winter and a proposed railway link to improve access. Also notes Crown lands listings near Norwich and public church services with evangelist plans and a Daily Post expansion.
Officers of the Lands Department intend to review all grazing licenses for racing areas under section 117 of the Lands Act, focusing on licenses over 1000 acres. New licenses will issue from October 1. Melbourne reports the Senate revived the Old Pensions Bill and related debates.
Yesterday in the House of Commons the second reading of a Finance Bill amendment was debated led by Laurence Hardy Unionist MP for Ashford division Kent arguing for targeted duties to reduce sudden rate changes. Bonar Law countered and pressed for British manufacturers protection while comparing Germany’s finances. Lloyd George and Balfour weighed broader taxation and colonial preferences amid wartime economic strain.
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