Inflation fears and tax deficits cited in cabinet notes
The document cites Scullyn and Theodore warnings from 1923 to 1930 about inflationary policies, currency depreciation, and cascading effects on wages, savings, and property. It references cables between Scullin, Lyons, and other figures, noting deficits and tax measures tied to labor and trade balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyons
Thetobic
Scullin
Cable
Theodore
Queensland
Britain
N.S.W
Bruce-Page
Government aims not to slash wages or pensions
The Labor government pledged on March 14 1931 at Brisbane that wage cuts would not target public service salaries or old age pensions. It cited reductions totaling 2 290 000 pounds for salaries, 1 800 000 pounds for pensions, and 1 300 000 pounds for repatriation allowances, with Theodore declaring no wage slashing campaign and no pension reductions for old pioneers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mar
Theodore
Brisbane
Bank merger set for December 15 under GSB and Commonwealth
The Executive Council approves December 15 as the amalgamation date of the GSB with the Commonwealth Bank. Depositors may draw up to 10 percent of old deposits starting Tuesday and on subsequent days. Individual withdrawals should be restrained to speed up release of credit balances and future portions. Old division accounts open from 10 a.m. on Tuesday for payout.
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Executive Council
G.S.B
Commonwealth Bank
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Gloucester
Bere
Cheia
A. E. Smith
I Russell & Smith
Taree
Baker & Pastrycook
Whone
H. Tull
Gloucester 1
J. A. Lyons
United Australia Party
Australia
Gloucester Electric Supply Company Ltd
Urch ST
Glouces
Austalia
Prime Minister's Department
Treasury
Cash
Rush
Cavanough's
SANTA
A. I. Cavanough
Graham Timber Co’s
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