Britain Budget Budgets Taxation Proposals Stir Parliament
In London the budget debate centers on new taxes and wartime finance plans as Mr Chamberlain proposes increased duties on spirits wine and beer, with revenue projections and a push to strengthen Allied credit while critics warn of higher living costs and burden on the public. Parliament, led by Asquith and Clynes, weighs the impact on economy, debt relief, and national resilience amid war.
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House of Commons
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Industrial unrest conference proposed in federal solution plan
Prime Minister Mr W. Me Hughes announced to meetings of Chambers of Manufacture Trades Halls and others to appoint delegates for a proposed national conference to address industrial unrest and find solutions. He said women should not be excluded from representation and could participate. details on how delegates would be chosen were not disclosed.
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Prime Minster
W. Me Hughes
Mielit Uiat
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Mo. Hughes
Sydney
Nicolls
Mal
Bathurst
Broken Hill Strike Talks With Skilled Workers in Melbourne
Broken Hill strike companies met with representatives of the Opera drivers and firemen and bulletmakers, engineers unions. A settlement was stated to be reached. conferences continued through the week. Both sides sought self restraint but showed divergence on similar terms.
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Melbourne
Woda
Broken Will
Piremen
Revolt in Ireland splits Sinn Fein policy
The Manchester Guardian's Dublin correspondent reports unions split Sinn Fein policy over economic aims. He notes unions set decrees across Londonderry, Belfast, Dublin, and Cork, highlighting a move toward economic interests over politics. The split weakens Griffiths led Conservative wing and angers Sinn Fein farmers and employers over port delays.
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London
Manchester Guardian
Dublin
Londonderry
Belfast
Cork
Fein
Griffiths
Sinn Fein
Police use umbrellas to calm Londonderry streets
The Evening News reports that in Londonderry police withdrew from danger points and allowed two influential priests to patrol streets and drive disturbers home with umbrellas. The padres, armed only with umbrellas, succeeded where rifles and bayonets had failed, clearing the streets before midnight.
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London
Evening News
Londonderry
AAWU Meeting Denounces Coalition Ties
An AAWU session in Tracdnish chaired by Mr W. Robinette heard an official report on extraordinary attendance. A Smelters Conference letter requested future action. Delegates from Smelt sections were appointed with instructions. The main resolution forbids any coalitions with the Nationalist Party to South Australia.
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Aw.u
W. Robinette
Aaw.u
South Auatenlia
Sinn Fein Plot Alleges Rebellions Reach Across Regions
United Services reports a Standard wave claiming a conspiracy by Sinn Fein organizers at their New York headquarters to spark uprisings starting in January across Teeland, Revpt, India, and Canada. A Sinn Fein war chest in America is estimated at £2,000.
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London
Sinn Fein
New York
West Jurn
Teeland
Revpt
India
Canada
Sinn
Wentral
Amerind
Trade With Russia Urged By Labour Executive
The Labour executive urges Britain to push for a world wide economic break down and for the establishment of a strong neutral bloc to review the global economy amid war disruptions. It also calls for immediate admission into East Land of M. Litvina and the Russian trade delegation to aid efforts to resume free trade with Tyssle.
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Europe
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Tyssle
Ambassadors Hint at Irish Affairs in New York
Erin Geddes the new British ambassador told New York readers that no quarrel exists between England and Ireland in this generation. He urged Irish self determination and said outsiders should refrain from interfering as Ireland addresses its own issues.
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Erin Geddes
Great Britain
England
Ireland
Wages andproduction claim serious effect on output
Testimony in the Arbitration Court explored a 44 hour week by workers against Sharp and others. Edward Horwood, former manager at Broken Hill Proprietary mine, said 1916 reductions lowered output by 12 percent. Workers claimed they could match 48 hour output in 44 hours, but the evidence showed reduced production.
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Melbourne
Austin Times
Colon
John Sharp
Edward Horwood
Broken Till
Ty Company
Digger Evans Wins Photo Finish Boxing Bout at Weeksland
The article praises Wy the remarkably clear photography capturing the decisive moment. Referee's signal confirms Evans as the winner after the final bell as thousands of spectators react with excitement and approval. Taxes and prices noted at the end reference unrelated details.
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Evans
Sydney Labor selects new Premier Car candidate
A Sydney meeting of the toi a shnats decided to break appoint Mr. 0. BR Hall as Premier Car. J. Suceymate announced the decision saying the occupant of the office must be a man of solid ability and public confidence. The choice aligns with Labor Party policy.
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Toi A Shnats
Breioabe
Mtr
BR Hall
Gas Company seeks price increase amid war controls
At Adelaide Prices Commission the Gas Company asked for a price rise. The cited figures show a 12 percent dividend for six months, £30,000 profit before losses and depreciation £14,967, leaving a £784 surplus on estimated profit if the rise is granted. Sydney and Bathurst comments touched on flour supplies and bread pricing amid wartime controls.
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Prices Commission
Manufacturers Conference Adopts Contributory Insurance Plan
Adelaide meeting of the Associated Chambers of Manufactures endorses a federal contributory insurance scheme. Proposed for unemployment sickness and old age with contributions from employers and workers and state, to be elaborated by the executive and reported back to chambers for comment.
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Adelaide
Associated Chambers of Manufactures
H. Brookes
Molon
Distresa Bella Committee Formation Noted
A fragmented OCR item references a committee named Distresa Bella led by Ray T. D. Webdecole with unclear roles and location. The readable bits indicate governance or event planning within a local group, but exact purpose, dates, or place remain uncertain. Further text needed for precise summary.
Judge proposes piecework for bricklayers award
Judge Rolla Wu of the State Arbitration Court suggested today that the bricklayers award, already under discussion, may not stand as is. He urged the parties to consider replacing the four time-rate with a piecework system, balancing public interests and practical labor costs.
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State Arbitration Court
Port Pirie Painters Wage Award Sets Local Rates
Industrial Court in Adelaide awards Port Pirie painters and decorators 1s 9d per hour for 46 hours weekly with country work at 1s 10d. The ruling follows a March 1919 conference and extends to journeymen, apprentices, and overtime rules within a two mile radius of the Port Pirie post office. The decision fixes Port Pirie rates higher than Adelaide metro, with travel allowances for outside-area jobs and a two-year duration.
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Wages Board
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A. Hi. Plehr
Hackett
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Plenr
Hawkett
Ht Park
Wander the Tate
Port Piri
South Australia
Commonwealth Statistician
Port Tinie
Adelside
Auroia
Udied Ody Memiber
Sols Cour
Aries
Painters
Paper Rangers
Wagas
Toto
Sheresas UN Ine
Mada Mother Sasea
Jir Tepute
Maure
Doge
Dix Foundation of Australia
Guy
Sald
Request for Later Closing by Metro Shopkeepers
Wetarsday aides and four confectionery shopkeepers in the metropolitan area seek exemption from Early Closing Acts. They request new hours: Monday to Thursday 6.30 pm, Friday 49.30, Saturday 2 pm, all holidays 1 pm, with Christmas Eve 4 pm and Christmas Day closed. Minister General W Hague to report on the subject.
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