New Year Outlook for Australia and British Trade Policy
A reflection on the coming year argues that general elections will shape policy and history. It notes Australia's economic rebound with stronger wheat and wool exports, rising farm subdivision, and improved land values, while political interference has restrained growth. It highlights Britain's tariff debate led by Chamberlain and the Empire’s shift toward preferential trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
Australia
Lnck
Juvenile Smoking Suppression Act Limits Tobacco Sales
The Juvenile Smoking Suppression Act of 1903, urged by Dr. Ross, prohibits supplying tobacco cigars or cigarettes to anyone under 16. Dealers or others who furnish a minor face a £5 fine, and anyone giving a cigarette to a boy shares liability. the measure aims to curb youth smoking.
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Ross
Elderbury School Picnic Celebrates Second Annual Outing
The Elderbury school held its second annual picnic at Lagoon Reserve on Boxing Day with about fifty guests before lunch and thirty more after, despite a poor forecast. A heavy shower later sent picnickers to shelter, but the event raised funds and praise from Mr Griffin for parents and helpers who supported the activities. Contests awarded to L Johnson and W Johnson in third class, F Pryor and A Hutton in third class titles, J Pryor and D Hutton in second class, and Miss A Moore won the ladies event amid good-spirited competition.
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Elderbury
Lagoon
F. Pryor
A. Hutton
M. Johnenan
J. Pryor
D. Hutton
Firet Clase
A. Moore
Miss Collin
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Preste
New South Wales
Quesland
United Kingdom
Tate
Mr Chamberlain
J.m'andrews
South Street
Glen Inn
Guyre
G. J. Rixon
W.H. Paling & Co., Ltd
George ST
Sydney
W. H. Geldard
Armidale
Rockdale
College S Sydney Ascott Seridhee Caeen School For Boys
Rockdale College
Lady Robinson's Beach
Sans Souci
Botany Bay
The
Heads
Ocean
Civil Service Board
Billy
Goldenia
Ceylons
Gor Briar
Guyra Argus
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