Cost of Living Protest Held In Northam
A Labour Federation demonstration in Northam drew about 500 people to a rally at Berard Park after a 2:30 p.m. procession from the Town Hall. Speakers including Mr Munsie and Miss Greenough urged legislation to regulate prices and transport controls, with resolutions calling on both state and federal governments to act on price regulation, railway stock control, abattoirs, coal storage, interstate commerce, monopolies, and broader constitutional powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australian Labour Federation
Northam
Berard Park
Monsie
M.L.A
Muss Greenough
P. Coffey
Ers
P. V. Martin
Meckering Co-Operative Store
L. B. Greive
A.L.F., North
James Mitchell
Ihs
Munsie
Messrs Vickerman and Cunningham
Messie Searle
Kennedy
Electors of
Australia
Sale of Australian Wheat
A London cable reports Mr W. M. Hughes sold a million tons of Australian wheat at 5s 6d a bushel for UK delivery with an option on a further reel of 0 tons at the same price. The Acting Prime Minister Mr Watt says the sale will relieve the wheat overdraft, clear stocks, and aligns price with parity given distance and freight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
W. M. Hughes
United Kingdom
Watt
Australia
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