Parliament Opens With Burgeoning Coal Plan And Political Tension
The session begins without pomp as the Governor delivers a broad program. A key coal proposal seeks to cut prices by 4 to 5 shillings per ton with shared reductions by mine owners and state subsidies. If miners reject, the coal industry may collapse, hurting employment and industrial activity amid strikes and export declines. The debate continues as opposition criticism grows and a fishing syndicate scandal ties to political figures.
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Newcastle
Bavin
Ms.l
Port for the North at Armidale shares urge Newcastle wool hub
At the New England North and North-West Producers' Co meeting in Armidale shareholders endorsed Newcastle as the first step to greater decentralisation. The report shows a £70,000 subscribed capital with 500+ shareholders, and leaders pledged full support, sending clips to Newcastle for sale.
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Armidale
Newcastle
New England, North and North-West Producers’ Co., Ltd
Messrs
F. J. White
Saumarez
H. F. White
Bald Blair
Guyra
H. H. Cordingley
Mihi
Ural
Gordon Trollope
Hubbard
Acquittal of Arnott Sparks Fleet Street Debate
In proceedings Mr Bavin said Judge Harvey was appointed Commissioner while he was in hospital and he knew nothing. he denied Lang’s charges as wild and wicked. Bain, ill at the time, rebutted the accusations, suggesting Lang sought to smear him to gain political traction.
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Sydney
Melbourne
Upper Murray
Bavin
Arnott
Judge Harvey
Lang
Harvey
Mr. Bavin
Mr. Arnott
Bain
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Kayser
Bonds
Meng
Garner’s
Gloucester
Aucher Bros
Jarrott’s
Musical Supplies & Service
E. W. Sparke
Campell'sh Hill
Ation
Aziers
Kanebo
Maids Mervene Bloomers
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