State's Pockets Picked in Uniform Tax Row
A Victorian public reception hears Minister Tur Educa ted the Premier denounce uniform taxation by the Commonwealth as robbing Victoria of funds. He cites Mr Dunstan as a capable treasurer while noting the financial strain on the state and the difficulty of carrying on under the grant reductions. The speech condemns the Commonwealth for raids on state revenue.
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Tur
Tuxlewood
Charlton
Bur
Commonwealth
Dunstan
Holla
Victoria
Observer critique on Britain and Second Front enthusiasm
The piece argues Britain alone did not threaten a Second Front and questions the Observer's authority. It recalls Allied risk in 1940s Europe and contrasts public zeal with political stance, noting shifts in support and wartime attitudes across nations.
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Seria
Seritain
Ak Equator
Particulerts
Suhforts
Germany
Kaisha
Australia
Britain
Hitler
Lwite
Napoleon
Constitutional Alterations Debate Across Australia and US
A long discussion questions whether the Commonwealth Constitution needs change amid calls for federal state balance shifts. It argues the U S experience shows limited benefits of frequent amendments and contends a deliberative, nonpartisan convention would better serve Australia. The piece critiques the 15 month delay and notes the pending National Best Act and the risk of expired regulations.
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Australia
Vis
United States
Washington
Australian Commonwealth
Beng
Fedeat
Austradau
Keserst Au
Ney Wents
Commonwealth
Ams
Mets
Wintry and Bush Fire Brigades Debated Across Shires
Shires and boroughs discuss firemen's compensation as nations ponder postwar reforms. The piece notes extended deliberation for constitutional changes, urging careful reinvention of talents and a referendum timeline while warning against rushing the process.
Fire Brigades Reform Sparks Municipal Battle
The Auckland era discussing a proposed Bush Fire Brigades Act reform backed by Dr Grant and others. The plan would fund board expenses equally by government municipalities and insurers, with support for local rate funding and possible federal and state subsidy. Contention centers on financing and the scope of municipal powers amid opposition from powerful interests.
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Grant
Arapites
Contry Fire Brigades
de Walker
Towla
Jenkins
Menzies Faces Referendum Question On War Service Powers
Mr Menzies, Federal Opposition Leader, spoke during a Balwyn event about a proposed referendum on extending powers under the Repatriation and War Service, arguing the referendum could give the government new authority while many citizens may not approve. He warned against adding further powers amid the wartime context and emphasized constitutional limits on free speech and religion, urging caution over altering postwar arrangements.
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Germany
Commonwealth
Toiluy
Mary
Winlin
United States
Australia
Rousevelt
Hington
Menzies
Freydonay
Meshes Sajil
Wien
Vetire
Eitiens
Ulhoewine
Warrelna local Chamber clash over Chamber of Commerce role
At a Warrelna Shire Council session the board complained the Chamber of Commerce had too much influence after a letter regarding Warrackun begal's representation. Dr Clyne and Dr Armatromy urged the league to share information while noting the chamber’s inquiries lacked formal league representation.
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Warrelna
Ocal Shire Council
Commierce
Warrackun Beal
Ringe
Cam
Clyne
League
Maryborough
Dr. Armatromy
Chamber of Commerce
Me Long
Fateful Dates Mentioned in Fragmentary Chronology
A fragmented historical note cites a “Pregl Revolution” in 17H0 and a “hewn Revolution” in 11 with a 129 year interval. It references a Napol Emperor in 1404 and a Mor era in 1938, ending with an unspecified interval. The text is unclear and largely nonsensical.
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Napol
Mit
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Carlton & Unites Breweries
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Sound Fillinee
Warrackiulemi
Victoriam
Ies
Armiattoug
Aled Teonguition
Frvinen
Hen Weess
Win
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Daalsshitte
Sennett
Nis
Peakentuin
Uwey
Frethy
Ile
Vhce
Lackwood
Hult
Jeakins
Municipal
Sanders
Murphy
Mink Ayal Association
Aleyanes Pendins
Te Commission of
Thynis
MR. Menzies
Warracknabeal
R. A. Ludbrook
Horsham
Hilda Cox
Adelaide University ‘Comservatorium
Naty Trent
Fresmeilionling Saven
Sinks
Chas. H. Hoskin & Sons
Pirebrace
Sack’s
Wimimera
Ea Perr
Peery Awatha OL Naais
Ward
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