Voters Roll Preparation Method Discussed by Kowree Shire
The Kowree Shire secretary reported at the last council meeting on how ratepayer rolls for the Legislative Council are prepared. Qualification depends on property value and age. rolls draw from shire rolls and revised separate lists, with details set by the Local Government Act and Constitution Act Amendment Act. The process notes delays and updates reflecting ownership changes and other qualifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kowree
H. G. Hill
Kirby
Legislative Council
Motor Licence Fees Stir Local Road Finance Debate
The Shire of Gordon circulated a motion to Kowree Shire Council on motor licence fees under the Highways and Vehicles Act. It notes a 50 per cent rise for car registrations, 100 per cent for drivers licences, and 300 per cent for traction engines, with funds not returning to the collecting municipality. Gordon estimates 40 cars and 15 traction engines paying about £2500 yearly. some fees may fund roads via the Country Roads Board, but cheap-interest loans are charged. The council proposed at least 30 per cent of fees be returned to support road maintenance local to the municipality, aiming for a fairer system benefiting ratepayers. If encouraged, a conference to seek Act amendment may be arranged. A motion by Dr. Forster, seconded by Dr. Scholfield, urged informing Gordon that municipalities risk losing fair treatment unless reform is made. The motion carried.
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Gordon
Kowree
Country Roads Board
Tony Mac
Pernan
Forster
Scholfield
Shire
Jordon
National notes on dried fruits and deportations in Australia
The report surveys Victoria's advances under the Export Guarantee Act, noting £22,437 paid to dried fruit growers under section 4. It covers deportations in Australia during 1925, naval matters on British and Australian ships, and hints at a forthcoming federal tax reduction after the American armistice.
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Victoria
Bruce
House of Representatives
Commonwealth Export Control Board
Permx
Australia
Commonwealth
Austria
Suron
Bruce-Page
Tariff Revisions and Deficit Impact on Primary Producer
The text discusses tariff revisions expected to lower customs revenue while expanding needs of defense and other departments that benefit primary producers. It notes a shift toward lighter taxpayer burdens unless a Labor Ministry gains power and critiques Lang Ministry tactics in New South Wales. The reference to Woods' Great Peppermint Cure appears as non sequitur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defence
Dr. Page
Lang
New South Wales
Fies Enuyey
Ballarat cattle market closes firm with strong demand
At Ballarat yards on Tuesday a heavy cattle supply met steady demand, with 239 assessed as excellent. Prime bullocks rose in availability and priced from £12 to £19 2/6, average £16 7/6 for one lot. Prime cows ranged £12 to £15 4, calves to £8. Sheep totaled 1703 with brisk bidding and improved rates, lambs selling well though gains softened from last week.
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Ballarat
C. P. F. Cumming
Stonehenge
Derrinalium
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Men’s & Boys
Moon
Vhion Crimean
Itd Saes
J. Crase
Firebrace Street
National Political Notes
Buresc
Brisbane
Bnt
Delhi
Schwennesen
Perrings
SILK
Paris
K. McPherson
Horsham
Motor Garage
Hamilton Street
Aisha Chemist
Fak-Dee Dae
Oldsmobile
General Motors
Mance
Davey & Cook
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