Analysis of Wheat Industry Commission Findings Revealed
The Wheat Commission reports that wheat profits favor only 40 percent of producers as Australia faces global price collapse. It cites high production costs, heavy debts totaling about £151 million, and varying regional yields. It urges reorganisation, soil maintenance, and stronger export strategies to revive international trade while limiting future wheat area.
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Australia
Vic
Commonwealth
Gordon Gold to pay 40 percent dividend and issue shares
Gordon Gold Development shareholders will receive a 40 per cent dividend or 42s per share on April 8, as announced by chairman E Ward. The company will subdivide £10 shares into 200 fully paid 4s each for each existing share. In other notes, ore results reported 13 tons of first grade ore yielding 104 oz 5 dwts and second grade ore yielding 7 oz 2 dwt.
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Melbourne
Gordon Gold Development
N LD
E. Ward
Kisch Proceedings and Australian Wheat Marketing Ideas
Mr W M Hughes leading the inquiry reports total government cost of 1924 pounds for proceedings against Reon Kisch. The commission critiques farming subsidies, transport costs, and wheat marketing, urging standardisation, subsidised support, and a controlled marketing scheme to stabilize prices and encourage efficiency in the agricultural sector.
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Canberra
W. M. Hughes
Attorney-General
House of Representatives
Reon _Kisch
No Effect Upon Rural Rehabilitation
Melbourne reports Premier Sir Stanley Argyle stating the Wheat Commission's long-range plan would not aid rural rehabilitation. He argued a tribunal cannot help young farmers facing financial ruin or skill gaps, and that a seven-bushels per acre average is unreal. He urged careful scrutiny of Commonwealth intrusion into State matters.
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Wheatcrowers
Australia
Altough
Commission
Melbourne
Wheat Commission
Stanley Argyle
Perth Archbishop Le Panu Named Primate of Australian Church
Archbishop Le Panu of Perth was elected Primate of the Church of England in Australia. The Bishop of Adelaide announced the decision, highlighting Perth’s long experience and the need to maintain established church policy. Le Panu said he did not intend to alter settled policy or undertake major reforms.
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Sydney
le Panu
Perth
Australia
Adelaide
Terrible ordeal as butcher trapped in freezing chamber
Arthur Venville a 20 year old Malvern butcher was locked inside a freezing chamber at his employer’s shop from 6.30 pm to 5.30 am. He escaped exhausted and returned to work after collapsing into a colleague’s arms. He wore only a shirt singlet and trousers during the ordeal.
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Melbourne
Arthur Venville
Malvern
Venville
Salvation Army Leader Gen Booth to Visit Adelaide
Massed Salvation Army bands will greet World Commander-in-Chief Gen Booth on arrival at Adelaide railway station from Perth by the east west express on Friday March 22. She will stay until Tuesday, met by South Australia leaders and escorted to the Comerissull, with a public welcome in the Exhibition on Saturday March 22.
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Adelaide
Salvation Army
Evange
Vine Booth
Adelaide Allway Station
Perth
East-West Express
Booth
Gol. Stattery
E. Booth
Mie
Comerissull
Gen. Booth
Policy for Financing Deficits Vital
Auditor General C J Cerrity tells Parliament that Commonwealth revenue accounts mislead, claiming false surpluses of £5,162,269 existed while deficits mounted to £17,216,339 as of June 30 1931. He warns the practice of concealing deficits relegates them to forgotten status and calls for a definite policy.
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Canberra
C. J. Cerrity
House of Representatives
Thermometer shows mild day with 71.6 degree high
Yesterday recorded a maximum of 71.6 degrees while the 24 hour minimum ended at 3.30 am at the local thermometer station. The report lists a $7.8 figure attached to the data.
1936 Effort for World Title in Australia
Promoter J Stewart announces plans for a 1936 series to decide world sprint title contenders in Australia. If runners prove worthy, a challenge series may lead to Eddie Tolano or an Italian challenger meeting America’s King. Tobin hopes to visit Australia again and stage a world title event in the United States context.
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Melbourne
Eddie Tolan
Australia
J. Stewart
Prevent Remis
Maerien
London-Pirie telephone link signals historic call
Mr E A Badcock of the South Australian Farmers' Co operative Union connected a landmark London to Pirie telephone call from the Royal Exchange Hotel. The overnight stay preceded the exchange, and the report notes it as the first London Pirie telephone link.
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Mignighe
E. A. Badcock
South Australian Farmers' Co-operative Union
Royal Exchange Hotel
London
London-Pirie
Uniform wage proposal faced in Arbitration Court
Metal Trades Em ployes' Association sought a uniform basin wage across Australia. Chief Judge Dethridge and Judge Brehy opposed, saying regional differentials should stay, warning uniform rates would keep New South Wales and Victoria wages unchanged while raising Adelaide. Hearing continued tomorrow.
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Melbourne
Metal Trades Employes’ Association
Australia
Dethridge
Arbitration Court Today
Brehy
New South
Victoria
Adelaide
W. €. Myhill
Pension reform bill aims to ease retirement burden in South Australia
Amid debate in the House of Representatives the Ascinding Pensions Bill proposes removing pension contributions from about 24,400 South Australian retirees. Earlier, some pensioners withdrew as taxation changes were considered, with roughly 44,000 pensioners surrendering eleven slots in the year ending June 1973, highlighting concerns over investment options for relatives and unstable payments.
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Adelvor
Whrsday
South Australia
South Australian
Will_bram
TAX ON ALIMONY INCOME TAX QUESTION AT HIGH COURT
The High Court heard Mrs. Eleanor Gatehouse appeal on whether the Federal Taxation Commissioner may tax alimony from her divorce on adultery grounds. She and John Gatehouse, a miller, agreed on £1,000 annual alimony. Counsel argued alimony should be tax free like a wife’s allowance. Justice Starke called the potential result a hard case if taxed.
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Melbourne
Federal Taxation Commissioner
Eleanor Gatehouse
Sandringham
John Gatehouse
Justice Starke
Cup for Wheat Race at Adelaide Event
The State Centenary Committee has received an offer of a large cup for the winner of the annual windjammer race. Mr and Mrs Olav Multin are in Europe after marrying in Port Germern. Victor H Ryan liaises with windjammer fleet owner Tap Erikson and A F Buller will discuss London talks on the Toyah air race and British Fleet visits.
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Adelaide
South Australia
Olav Muljin
Europe
Meshin
L’avenir
Port Germeln
Multin
Barbara Strachey
Victor H. Ryan
Tap. G. Erikson
Windjammer
London
A. F Buller
Pirie Savings Bank Reports Improved Times and Growth
Pirie Savings Bank figures show rising deposits and transactions, signaling renewed prosperity across the district. The bank, with agencies at Booleroo Centre, Crystal Brook, Georgetown, and other towns, saw deposits climb from £592,958 in June 1922 to £643,012 last month, including £17,441 interest. The 12,363 ordinary accounts average £119 9s, with 48 563 penny bank transactions this period, surpassing last year by over 9,000. School Banking expands to 56 agencies, boosting thrift among students.
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Hia
Booleroo Centre
Crystal Brook
Georgetown
Gajosre
Murraytown
Narridy
Port Gemein
Redhill
Wirrahara
Yacka
Melrose
Laurs
Gladstone
Gulf
Whyalla
Iron Knob
No. Aves
A Passing Thought on Reputations and the Price of Fame
A reflection on the burden of living up to a fine reputation and how its cost accompanies the gain of achievement. The line suggests reputation carries responsibilities and ongoing expectations, shaping one's actions and self-perception.
South Australian visitors arrive and a Gawler death
Visitors from Adelaide and Port Augusta check into Birley Royal Exchange Hotel as officials including Minister M T Hawkins plan visits. Danish born Stephen Thomas Timms of Stirling North, 73, dies in Gawler. he was a mason turned butcher, survived by eight children and several grandchildren.
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A.D. Ilesing
M.t.b
M. G. Hawkins
A. J. McEwin
L.C
Pirie
Royal Exchange Hotel
Stephen Thomas Timmer
Gawler
George Timms
Port Augusta
Stirling North
Timms
Burray
A. J. Wilkes
St. Kilda, Vic
P. M. McGuire
Solomontown
G. Tehan
Anguston
Thoma
New Member Attacks Gold Mining Interests in Federal House
Blain of Worthern Territory storms the House accusing Arnheim Land Gold Development Company of crooked leases and prompting calls for an immediate enquiry. He seeks a police inquiry into C H Chapman on Granites goldfields, claims of claim jumping, and criticizes the Sydney Stock Exchange. Minister Paterson promises facts before replying.
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Canberra
Blain
Worthern
House of Representatives
Department of the Interior
Arnheim Land Gold Development Company
C.H. Chapman
Granites
Department
Arnheim Land Company
Northern Territory
Sydney Stock Exchange
Chapman
Paterson
Alain
Winter Relief Plans and Funding Made Public
The Federal Government considers winter relief proposals and will introduce legislation before the current parliamentary session ends. A works schedule to spend about £200,000 is being drawn up. Of £6,500,000 voted for employment schemes to the end of the current financial year, about £1,400,000 has not yet been appropriated.
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Canberra
Car distributors complain of alleged overcharge by GM divisions
Allegations circulate that General Motors and its distributors charged higher rates to outside dealers than to its own divisions. E W Holden chairmanship is noted as involved. A federal official is investigating to clarify the matter.
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Adelaide
General Motors Muldens
E.W. Holden
Sala Voday
Federsil
Suits and garments new in stock for men and ladies
Window displays advertise new season suits for men with quotes for tailor made shirts in Duro cloth, suit cases in stock, fully fashioned silk hose for ladies, and suede lisle gloves offered at sale prices with elastic wrists and gauntlet style. Prices are listed in old currency formats.
Fashion Department Advertisement Promotes Fall Millinery
A dress department ad showcases colored cottons and seers in fine shades on sale today at 10 cents per yard. It invites shoppers to view the autumn millinery window display featuring the latest styles and shades.
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Economic Nationalien
Guy
Erraor
Gordon
KISCH
Government
Church OF England Primate
Auditor-General
England
Mrs. Clay Hustin
Pirie Savings Bank
Savings Bank of
F. A. Badwoek
South Australian Farmers’ Co Uttralise Chieu
Hubble
Birly
Royal Exchange
G. Miles
Davidson
Ares
Reyal Exchange Hotel
Mines Department
CAR Distributors
Holdens
Prests. Limited
Manchester Department
Linen Forfar
Wend
Qurtainn
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