Public Finance Debate in Australia and Defence Pause
A sweeping discussion on national finances criticizes prior budget secrecy and urges Parliament to form a Standing Committee to scrutinize expenditures before outlays. It notes high public debt, rising taxation, and a pause in naval expenditure while defence policy is defined, urging restraint to curb waste and improve efficiency.
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Australia
Great Britain
Mr Watt
Ceasurer
Racin Commission
Watt
Northern Territory
Iself
Commonwealth
Hughs
Guyrament
Farmers Excursions on State Railways Explained
In response to a request from the association the commissioner for Railways Mr Pope confirms farmers wives and children's excursions are limited to second class since inception. The aim was low cost seaside trips for needy families with first class use available via ordinary excursion fares. Goldfields excursions remain second class and no change is possible.
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Oneral
Missioner For Railways
Mr Pope
Goldfields
Anacen
DINGOES RAMPAGE THROUGH OUTBACK STATIONS
Drought and dwindling natural fodder pushed dingoes into northern Stations where calves were killed and mothers powerless. Officials offered a 5000 pound reward to curb the menace as farmers across Queensland faced heavy losses and state borders bore the brunt of the attacks.
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Tau
Cuba K
Alist
Broken Hill
Oysia
Seattle
Australia
Pak
Quenot
New South Wales
Woeen
Dairying in Victoria Highlighted by Wanawatu Man
Wanawatu businessman Mr F J Nathan, back in Palmerston North after five months in Australia, discusses Victoria dairying. He notes drought-free, reliable rainfall, large districts like Killarney, and that factories process milk on a seasonal split with higher summer yields. Ayrshire cows predominate. some plants handle 50 000 gallons daily. No on farm milk testing. payment tied to blended quality. machines discouraged by the firm.
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F J. Nathan
Palmerston North
Australia
Times
Nathan
Victoria
Dowd
New Zealand
Killarney
Ayrshire
Nessles Prc
Railway Hotel MECK RING Close to Station
Public notice advertises the Railway Hotel MECK RING offering superior accommodation with a convenient position near the railway station. Proprietor F G Markwell promotes moderate tariffs and a selection of wines beers and spirits for commercial travellers.
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Meck
Rainoverlines NorthWest line halts Hedland Marble Bar train
Heavy December rainfall floods parts of the North West causing the Hedland to Marble Bar service to be canceled with water over the line up to two feet in places and washaways. Stations report varied rainfall with Calindie Pippingatra and Portree noted. De Grey and De Grey river reach further highs, and nation-wide storms continue near Hedland.
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Marble Bar
Hedland
Calindie
Pippingatra
Portree
Coodarie
de Grey
WaA.T.C. Christmas Meet Final Acceptances
Final acceptances listed for the Perth Cup and Railway Stakes at the WaA.T.C. Christmas Meet. The document names participating horses and trainers, outlining entries for the two marquee races and related events on the program.
F Bullock Arrives for Perth Engagements with Enry thmie
Chinaman Tom Ying appeared before the Northam Police Court on Friday charged with possession of opium. He was asked to contribute £10 plus 3 pounds costs to the revenue or face one month in prison.
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Tom Ying
Northam
Price hike sought by Vacum On Company for kerosene
The Vacum On Company applied for an increase in kerosene price to 17s 6d a case with the Sydney Commodities Commission. Judge Rolin questioned the evidence and noted suspected irregularities while acknowledging high stated losses. The commission would grant the request after the Christmas vacation if exchange conditions remain unfavorable.
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Necessary Commodities Commission
Sydney
Udge Rolin
Council
Rolin
Wool Prices in London Sales Report Decline
A Melbourne telegram says Sir Jon Higgins received a December 20 cable from the Director of Raw Materials noting a price drop in the eighth London sales series. Merinos rose 5 to 10 percent in the first week but finished about 10 percent below November. French demand was weak due to strong exchange rates. Crossbreds showed a decline of around 15 percent as market support was lacking.
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Melbourne
London
Jon Higgins
Gener Ily
Readers urged to send district news and social items
An appeal asks readers to submit items of general interest including social notes land and stock matters. Anonymous letters are disallowed and offerings should include the writer's name. The note stresses advertising support and clubs institutions should inform the editor of meetings and progress. Walter Ef Willcocks of Northam is noted for a large stock of tobacco products.
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Trsie
Busness
Walter Ef. Willcocks
Northam
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Ezywalkin
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Austalia
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F.G Markwell
Waa.t.c. Christmas Meeting
N. Sarees Ritz
Sir Thomas
Susanion
Humphrey A Springmount
Trish Knight Redinner
Tom Castro
So A. Kenilworth
Simplex
Rivase
Lastroso E. of
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Tiry
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Humphrey Devils
Kenilworth
Tim Castro Delprat
Captain Fox
F Bullock
Enrythmie
Mistico
Perth
Melbour
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