Tobacco Prices Debate in Parliament Over Industry Monopoly
In the House of Representatives critics warn that British Australasian Tobacco and allied firms may push costly policies onto smokers and growers to protect profits. They cite 90 percent market control, rising dividends, and demand evidence of sacrifice from manufacturers while noting union loyalties may mask corporate aims. The speaker urges thorough inquiry and possible duty reduction only if revenue needs allow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. C
M. B R
Australian Combine
Ime
Australia
British
Australasian Tobacco Company
Godfrey Phillips
Tobacco Workers Union
British-Australasian Tobacco Company
Combine
Woods' Great Peppermint Care first aid for coughs and colds
An item notes Woods' Great Peppermint Care as a remedy for coughs and colds in a historical context. It mentions private wealth in Australia in 1927 at £3,064,000,000 attributed to Theodore, suggesting a financial reference linked to the era.
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Australia
Theodore
Radio Schedule Fragments Outline Morning Noon and Evening Sessions
Morning session lists music at 7.45 and news at 7.50 with a 6.00 close. Noon session is from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Evening schedule shows music and request numbers at 6.0 and a close at 8.0. The note outlines program blocks and closing times.
Men’s Black Waterproof Rubber Coats To Clear
Mens black waterproof rubber coats offered at clearance prices from nine dollars for six units and forty five shillings, now reduced to twenty one shillings sixpence. Slight defects noted in some coats. Local shop advertises limited stock and urgent sale.
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Fenuine Luvisea
Stoddart and Hayward
Rosens
Don
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Palings
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Legislative Assembly
Government Savings Bank
W. A. Barraclougeh Ltd
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Manilla
Court House
Roberts Bros
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M. C. Mackenzie & Sons
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W. O'Shea
Little Johnny Jones
Johnny Jones
Mary Baker Vivian Dale Ed Baker
George Wyman Lopez
Eddie Buzzel
Alice Day
Edna Murphy
Robert Edeson
Wheeler Oakman
Donald Reed
Broadway
M—M
Radiola
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H.C. Dengate
Shor
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Moneata
Waxminster
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