Tariff meeting debates West Australia’s burden
A Geraldton public meeting aligned with residents to condemn the Federal tariff. Speakers argued it harms agriculture mining and pastoral sectors, increases costs on ke y goods like galvanised iron and kerosene, and fails to boost local populations. They urged protest and sent copies to federal and state officials and called for resignations of dissenting MPs.
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Cupoynes
F. G. Armstrong
Feders
E. Pope
Geraldton
Victoria
Deakin
Reid
Mr. Watson
England
Australia
United States
Commonwealth
West Australia
W.A
Perth Public Meeting Voices Tariff Protest
At a Perth town hall meeting the mayor presiding resolutions condemned the proposed Federal Protective Tariff as harming West Australia and ruining local industry. The assembly also protested against Federal Parliament raising salaries of its members without voters’ say.
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Mr. Stubbs
G. 5
Pitchford
Covekin
West Australia
Mr. Daglish
M-L.a
In State Parliament Premier pushes tariff reform debate
In the Assembly on Tuesday the Premier moved a resolution on the injurious effect of the tariff on West Australia’s primary industries. Mr Bath moved an amendment to inquire into how the Federal Tariff will affect the state. The amendment was defeated 28 to 6, and the motion carried 25 to a missing figure after a lengthy debate.
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Great Britain
Germany
London
A. H. Mountain
A. T. Mills
Geraldton
Murchison
Kalgoorlie
Victoria
West Australia
Standard Oil Company
Australia
I. Grimish
Sir W. Lyne
Pope
H. Carson
Grimish
Bath
Tariff Debate in Federal Parliament Hears WA Stand
In Melbourne, committee debate on the tariff and Budget reveals West Australia’s stance on protection. Sir John Forrest cautions limits on duties while supporting British preference via future legislation. Members discuss revenue, special appropriations, and industry safeguards, touching wool, earthenware, and labour-wage protections.
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Melbourne
Hursee
Oepreenausesterday
John Forrest
West Australia
Tariff Commission
J. C. Watson
Tarif Commission
Watson
Labour Party
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Harry Brown
M.L.A
Hedges
Perth
Sir John Forrest
Sojan Singh
Dongarra
Draper
Sojan Singh’s
Hobart
L. Kruger
Marine Terrace
Geralston
Constantine Amd
Ments
Jenner ‘ Hafener
Bi ‘Akers, Builders
Phorchill-street
Wilson, Gray &Co
Jos. Johnston
Jose
Trefusis
Western Australia
J. H. Chapman
Buller Bridge
and Murchison
White Peak
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