House debates excise duties on smokers and drinkers
A Victorian member criticised rising excise on smokers and drinkers, noting duties rose since 1913. He pointed to cigarette price components, while other items like a proposed Tenterfield baths pool cost stood at £30 000. An American report cited higher car prices and rising air travel demand this year.
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Regional radio schedule highlights and December lineup
ABC presents a regional broadcast calendar listing daily programs from December 7 to December 16. Highlights include Symphony Hour, Sunday Concert, Children’s Play, Hall of Harmony, Cricket Tests, Country Hour, News Review, and multiple music and variety shows across stations 2BL 2FC 2FG 2BS 2G. The schedule spans Monday through Saturday with repeated themes such as Women’s Session, Dinner Music, and Youth programs, reflecting a busy December rite with local air time notes and host lineups.
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Mt Vesuvius inactivity and mass transit trends in cities
The Bay of Naples volcano Mt Vesuvius has had its longest inactivity since 1631. Analysts warn high operation costs threaten mass public transportation as a future in American cities.
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Far West Childrens Health Scheme funds rise year end 1952
The Far West Children’s Health Scheme reports more than £22,154 raised by branches and auxiliaries toward expenses for the year ended October 1952. The annual report is at the print stage. The council notes firm support across branches, with gratitude from General Secretary Matron E F Hill and the Board. The Far West Concert Party completed its 1952 tour in the Riverina. A trained speech therapist was appointed to Drummond Far West Home at Manly for country children awaiting therapy, with services extended to in home and group sessions. Sister A McInnes, Far West Field Officer, visited multiple towns to liaise with branches, schools and doctors. The Molong Far West Branch was reformed, a film shown to students and Rotary members, while Leeton Shire earns a liquor license for a community hotel. A Christmas party for patients, with Father Christmas, was held by the Jolly Revellers from the Chullora Workshops. Taverell’s dairy output remains steady with Co-operative cream receipts rising. Marriages in Australia total more than 60,000 annually.
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