Finance and politics mix in wartime economy report
The article surveys government finance in the first quarter of the new financial year amid war, noting revenue gains from stamp duties but overall deficit risk. It covers tax proposals, state enterprises, and projections including a super-tax and motor car levy, plus debates on paper money and public works. It also quotes Sir Joveth Carruthers on prewar forecasts and comments on press relations and tent proposals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nutabell, Neerthelem
Canberra
New
Sydney
Fall of Antwerp An Ode To The City And Flag
A poem by Hilary Boland depicts the fall of Antwerp with German banners flying over ruined streets. It laments homeless women and fallen Belgians while praising those who died resisting the invaders, framing the sacrifice as honorable in defeat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antwerp
Belgium
Det. Daniele
Kingspurgh
Kingsbury
Ulvi
Unreliable claim triggers wild animal tale and spiritual fakery
A chaotic column reports a local alligator sighting later deemed a goenns a 13 foot beast with a belly like a beer barrel and tail longer than an electric light pole. It notes disbelief over alligators rabbits and a war correspondent job offer amid a haunted séance with a jokey heaven question and a boom in hotel room dreams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yarramanbully
Clerx
Sewing notice by Mrs Hall of Court Street
Mrs R Hall of Court Street offers plain sewing services at low charges with ready work and neat finish for all descriptions. Clients invited to inquire at her residence for details and estimates.
Orange Lily Treatment at Ladies' College of Health
Mrs. C L McCathie, superintendent of the Hamilton Branch, announces relocation to newer premises and warns that a rival in Newcastle Ostee is not affiliated. She cautions against door to door canvassing and imitations, urging readers to send for a free book.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Ladies’ Colege of Health
C. L. Mc Duthie
Carge
Sydney
Newcastle Ostee
McCathie
Mabe
Ladies’ College of Health
Comley
College of Health
C. L. McCathie
N.B
Price of Wood Sets New Rate at 123 per Ton
Price of Wood will be at the rate of 123 per Ton or smaller quantities on and after this date. The notice is issued by James Baker of The IXL Produce Store in Manila.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Tapis
New Yor
James Baker
IXL Produce Store
Manila
Australia
Sydney
Winchcombe Carson Limited
Stanway House
King Street
Canberra
Melbourse
Ausinlin
Perth
Cobart
Brisbane
Rockhampton
Townsville
London
Amd
United Kinsden
Aupouute
Sesutition Savings Bank Department
Cartlereagn Street
Moore St
Frances
Commonwealth
Commonwealt
Ames Kall Serser
Indifference is a Robber of Opportunities
Advertisement lists ladies shoes including Oxford and Derby white canvas styles with prices 4 shillings 6 pence, 3/6, 6/0, and 1/6, indicating a retail catalog entry. The repetition emphasizes the ad copy for a shop offering affordable footwear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford
Derby
West Derby
Diray
Osford Hisek
Cuba
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the Model House
Manilla
H. J Russ
Government Savings Bank
New South Wales
LA Whent
FEIN
Eta
IL Davies
Bridge Store
Thos
the Bridge Store
Market Straits
Fgeney Sheligh’e
Holman
Joveth Carruthers
England
Germany
Sheerness
Thames
Spencer
Country Press Association
Actiss
PGA
Honore
Coll
Spence
P.M.G
Mr. Holman
Federal Treasury
W. M. Hughes
Labor
Mr. Hughes
Hilary Boland
Ttig
Himmel
Ana Béth
John
Glosa
Economic House
Tae Stor
Wool Sales
Itm
Winchcombe Capson, Ltd
Bank of Australia
Manilla Sreet
P.O
H. Baker
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