Increased Output Will Bring More Cuts UPS
The report argues higher production will trigger additional reductions while rejecting reforms.
05 May 1953
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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 05, 1953
Page
1
The report argues higher production will trigger additional reductions while rejecting reforms.
Wimmera MP W R Lawrence told the Horsham South Liberal and Country Party Branch that income tax rates may fall this year due to rising productivity and real wealth. He contrasted government tax policies with Labor and quoted past rates, suggesting further reductions are possible as the economy grows.
A motorcyclist remains in satisfactory condition after a collision last week. The incident led to hospital admission and prompted a review of local road safety measures and emergency response procedures.
A Victorian transport issue shows tensions between road hauliers and authorities. Secretary C A Pullman addresses Horsham Road Transport Association and visiting operators about political pressure, safety, and rising costs. The debate covers freight rates, driver conditions, and industry unity against government actions.
A young child was admitted to Wimmern Hare Hospital late Sunday night with suspected polio. Four patients are being treated for polio in the facility as the case prompts cautious monitoring.
The condition of K. De Laine, who is hospitalized in the Wimmera Lava Hospital, is reported as serious after the driver of a buggy cracked in the Horsham Trotting Club meeting on Saturday.
Wimmera MLA Mr Lawrence credited Menzies Government for advancing rural economy through policy measures. Horsham South branch members at Laharam praised reforms aiding capital value, yields, and security against drought. He said progress is evident and better times lie ahead for Australian agriculture.
Lawrence notes tax free expenditure and five year depreciation spur farming and land improvement investments. Special depreciation allowances for primary producers cited as generous, aiding mobility of production and adoption of new techniques despite inflation pressures. Government incentives described as among the most generous worldwide.
A Horsham performer is listed to appear in CAL matinees at the local theatre. Details remain unclear due to fragmented OCR text but indicate a youth from Horsham will join a CAL program in upcoming performances.
The graduation ceremony for nurses at Ballarat Hospital was held on Friday with notable attendees. The event featured speeches by the hospital management committee and memebers of the memorial and charities board.
Coronation work details in London involve Mr Fantneh and Carvin forming a task force for naval support. Mrs Curran’s daughters Mary and Frances are mentioned in relation to the Australian Navy supply units during the coronation period.
A late night collision injured two people when a car struck a truck. The car’s driver, identified as Ronald, and a passenger were conveyed by ambulance to a city hospital. Local authorities are investigating the wreck and the truck’s owner is cooperating.
W J Mibus MLA Boring told the Horsham South Liberal and Country Party Branch at Laharum that unemployment in Australia never exceeded 2 percent and that there was no real unemployment. He predicted early elections if Labor won and discussed cost support measures for primary producers and education funding.
Tributes poured in from Liberal and Country Party officials at Hor sham for state opposition leader Trevor Oldham who died in a Saturday crash. The article notes his long career, marriage in 1920, and surviving children while naming various party figures and locations.
A report from the Wimmers District Council of the Australian Labor Party notes heavy attendance at a Horsham gathering on May 9. The discussion centers on perceived government failings, claims of failed planning, and calls for improved welfare and living standards amid broader political tensions.
A fragmentary weather note records Sunday as the coldest day with a record low around 45 and a high near 0 for Friday followed by a peak near 73 and a low about 41.2. The text is garbled but indicates extreme cold and fluctuating temperatures across the days.
A community band rally raised 350 pounds at Donaht on Sunday afternoon. Performers from Morobum and Bendigo contributed to entertainment hosted by the Victorian Police presence and local volunteers. The event supported hospital funds and remembered the Memoria! Vis.
Fragmentary report notes a collision between a car and a horse, with injuries to a person. Details are unclear due to damaged text but indicate a vehicle incident on a rural route and an injury following the crash.
The town raises funds through a series of donations and committee pledges. Notable contributions include Mockinye city hall and North Red Crow Committee, with varied amounts toward hospital services and district projects. The drive lists amounts from 10 to 1100 units, supporting Moratinmy and surrounding districts.
A Saturday night accident in Dimbool Rowd involved a vehicle overturning near the front tower. The driver appeared intoxicated and was charged after the collision. Damages were reported to the front of the vehicle and surrounding area.
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