France Prepares As Germany Builds War Power
Paris reports General Maurin testified before the Army Committee on frontier defenses with contingents occupying key points and plans to boost officer numbers. He warned Germany could reach 720,000 troops and expand war production including 15 new aircraft daily, prompting France to keep 260,000 at colors and advance motorized formations. Rome notes Baistrocchi on service reforms and mobilization of 440,000 within a year. Alexandria Downs touted as world’s largest cattle station at 10,800 sq mi, amid debates on reducing state parliament seats in a pre election pledge.
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Paris
Maurin
Army Committee
Chamber of Deputies
Portugal
Germany
France
Rome
Baistrocchi
Alexandria Downs
Northern Territory
Alexandria
Belgium
Objection to refunds on second hand goods tax
The Sydney Chamber of Commerce president R. M. Clark condemned the Federal Government for refusing to refund sales tax on second hand goods. He noted high court rulings found the tax collected without legal warrant and urged Parliament not to retroactively validate the collection. Parliament considers amending bills to ratify pre December 13 1934 sales tax and refund taxes since that date.
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Sydney Chamber of Commerce
R. M. Clark
Clark
High Court
Casey
Rabbit skins dearer at Sydney sale heights
Winchcombe Carson Ltd reports rabbit skins at Wednesday Sydney sales reached 43 tons as demand grew. Prices rose on average by 1d per lb with Autumns selling 16d to 18d, racks 184 to 134d, up to 4th and 5th pelts and damaged lots priced accordingly, greasy and blacks noted, fawns up to 164d.
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Winchcombe, Carson Ltd
Sydney
Why Send Your Orders Away
A brief 19th century advertisement urges customers to place orders with H. Coote Jeweller in Gloucester. It promises city prices, available catalogues on hand, and guaranteed satisfaction, touting the quality and promptness of local sourcing.
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H. Coote
Jeweller
Gloucester
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Dan
Oxford
W. A. Dan
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Gloucester & Taree
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Church Street
Tasma and Stromberg Carlson
the City Radio
A. G. Turner
Italy
Stevens
Legislative Assembly
T. A. Corbett
Osmond & Sons
Barrington
A. Dargaville
ALFA
Alfa-Laval
Alfa Laval
F. Weston
E. W. Lukins
Victoria ST
Taree
Street & Parish Ltd
S.W
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Bonnie Albert
Oky
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