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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 03, 1907
Page
8
Mr Mauger states that while issues exist in the tariff and amendments may be needed the government will tenaciously fight for effective protection and a scientific tariff. Canada and New Zealand have urged reciprocal preference which will be considered when the tariff is completed per Mr Lyne's remarks.
Mr Carruthers addressed a large Newtown gathering criticizing the tariff as a creation of Rabbit King Lyte and Labour Leader Wat gon. He warned it would be a daily curse for railway and tramway workers, while writs tied to wirenetting seizures were issued by Federal and State governments. The Premier asserted confidence in NSW rights against transient political forces.
Messrs. Detmold and Co Fremantle branch say duty on paper will cripple their paper bag industry as imported paper essential for this work cannot be produced in Australia.
A Sydney French Chamber of Commerce resolution denounces steep Australian import duties on French goods incl. textiles, apparel, glassware, olive oil, and wine. It urges France to consider reciprocal or preferential measures, citing risks to French exports and requesting French government action through the consul general in Australia.
Prohibitive customs duties would proscribe the products of French industry, signaling likely economic protectionism and retaliatory trade measures. The note implies a broader policy push to curb imports from France and safeguard domestic producers in the ongoing fiscal debate.
A contentious parliamentary discussion centers on rising duties affecting a range of imports and domestic goods. Critics charge ministers pursue revenue through tariffs, pointing to Vienna chairs and watches as examples, arguing protection impedes industry while consumers bear the cost.
A letter cites William Lyne advocating a protective tariff to make Australia self sufficient during crises. It imagines a naval blockade from Fremantle to Melbourne and a British fleet watching, claiming the siege could yield vast battle fleet costs and upheaval across the continent.
An elderly man attempting to alight from a moving bus trips and falls in the road. The bus rolls on as the injured man frantically chases after it. The conductor faces questions about why he did not stop, causing embarrassment and concern.
The article argues the sheep and wool trade has regained vigor in the last two years across Australia, South Africa, and England. It credits high wool values and strong sheep stock prices, notes sheep’s soil benefits from treading and manuring, and stresses improving stock quality by selective breeding and rigorous culling to raise wool and meat yields. It cites feeding trials showing diet affects wool quality and weight.
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