Land value tax proposal challenged by correspondent
Correspondent argues against Labour Party plans for a progressive land tax in New South Wales. He asserts land values rise from public demand, cites a £4 000 Sydney block vs an estate, and urges taxation on land in use while exempting idle land. He seeks rates by land value only to ease workers’ tax burden.
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the Express
Labour Party
New South Wales
Mr. Watson
Sydney
C. A. G, Huie
Gleanings from a Busy Social Scene and Courtroom Chat
A collage of overheard exchanges and witty sketches. A hotel guest jokes with his mother about spoons and currant jelly. A young statesman recalls sparse applause during a speech. A stern household asks about a husband, while a polo of guests quizzes a farmer’s wife. A courtroom quip features a taunting lawyer and a witty witness. A young merchant gifts a lamp to his wife, who notes its brassiness and flaws.
Stock Inspector Reports Drought Grips Dubbo District
Mr R G Dulhunty reports drought across the district with scarce water and stressed stock. Early crops yellow and failing, lambing strong but losing condition, rabbits increasing despite destruction efforts, showery but cold with only 17 points rain. Shearing begins. overall, prospects for summer look poor without rain.
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R.G. Dulhunty
Dubbo
Collie
Trangie
Dandaloo
Road to Ruin Begs with Constipation and Biliousness
Constipation and biliousness undermine health and strength. Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets claim to cure these disorders and restore vigor. For sale by Gibaon Bros Peak Hill and J W Lees Tomingley.
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Chamberlain
Gibaon Bros
Peak Hill
J. W. Lees
Tomingley
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