Hollywood Bosses Seek Australian Election Interference
A 1920s report claims American film interests fund and support Labor to abolish the 5 per cent gross takings tax on amusements, arguing the industry would be ruined by taxes. It notes ticket prices rose from 3d–1/6 in 1916 to 1–6–6 in 1929 and cites investor activity and government figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Commonwealth
Bruce-Page
Labor
Theres
Sydney
V. C. Thompson
M.H.R
Country Party
Manning
Theodore
Australia
Queensland
Parkbill
A. E. Green
Kalgoorlie
Maxwell
Fawkner
Offici
National
Arthur Rotine
Thali
Country
Political Strife Clouds Australian Election Clash Notes
The report surveys party jockeying ahead of the federal polls with remarks from Dr Esrle Page and Mr C L A Abbott criticizing wages and industrial policy. Premier Moore defends his Queensland stance as Labor splits widen and Mr Hughes faces opposition from Labor figures in North Sydney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esrle Page
Australa
C. L. A. Abbott
Boggabilla
Moore
Queensland
Bruce
Laboritcn
North Sydney
Hughes
Chatswood
Nott
Lang
Labor
Studebaker Aids Intermodal Travel Across America
The Pennsylv ania Santa Fe alliance with Transcontinental Air Transport links train planes and cars in a single coast to coast itinerary. From New York overnight to Columbus, a daylight flight to Waynoka Oklahoma, then Studebaker transfers to a Santa Fe Pullman for a night ride to Clovis New Mexico and a final Studebaker leg to Los Angeles. Eleven Cabriolets and a State Sedan were bought for this deluxe service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylva
Santa Fe
West
Lindbergh
Los Angeles
Amecica
New York
Columbus
Ohio
Waynoka
Okahoma
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Kansas City
Wichita
Studebaker
J ‘Ourney
Clovis
New Mexico
Inspector's Esport Report Opens With Sanitary Notice
The inspector notes adequate sanitary conditions but reports a cart in bad repair and tyres needing immediate replacement. A temporary cart rental from Tamworth is proposed. A large Mexico poppy infestation is observed in streets and recreation grounds. License transfer of the Butcher Shop from Hall Bros to T. B. O'Brien & Co for Manilla and Court Streets is recommended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copparnarr
Tamworth
Hall Bros
O’brien and Co
Manilla
Court Streets
Noxious Weeds Reminder and Sign Permit Report
Clerk outlines annual noxious weeds reminder under Ordinance No 50 and seeks council approval for its insertion. A sign permit request by N A Gardner is noted for erecting a business sign over the footpath. Also seeks council guidance on charging for causeways in new concrete work and reports revenue totaling £194 13s 7d since last meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. A. Gardner
Manilla Street
Acros
E. Morris
Council
Eact
Cornell
General Fund
E. W. Trading Fund
Market Report on Rabbit Skins and Skins Prices
The market was very weak at today's auctions with 33 tons submitted versus 37 last sale. Prices fell 4d per lb on opening pelts with does and damages dropping up to 6d. Kittens and half grows held some support and sold slightly higher, but overall averages fell. Overseas buyers cleared most lots. local bidders took a few lines. Next auctions scheduled for 9 October with Kangaroo goat and wallaby skins showing steady demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schute, Bell and Co. Ltd
Trera
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Palais Pictures
Madge Ballamy
Louise Dreaser
Barry Morton
Stanla
British Dominion Films
Everlyn Lays
Beary Victor
Thundering Land Lords
Bown Bo
Donovan
Conan
Emer
Lisersl
Owe Pacha Ae
Rien
Mayers
MC. Macke
Willys Knight
Triumph
Willys-Knight Bix
Overland Sydney Ltd
Manila
PH. A. Barraclough
George ST
Gomi Sd
Wrigley
Hla Fragery
United
E. J. Munro
Australian Country Party
O'Connell Street
AR. McLend
Arthur Btrost
Aeros America
Stndabaker President
President
Plance
Oipal Council
Inspector's Esport
White Way
ESSEX
White Way Service
Tamwarte,p.o
Wealth Savings Bank
Commonwealth Savings Bank
Tdle
Commonwealth Savings Bank of Australia
Victor
Talking Machine
Meor An
Catelagues Fras
N. Scott
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