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Newspaper
Toodyay Herald
Location
Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 02, 1938
Page
5
In the northeastern wheatbelt drought, farmers face near poverty as party leaders clash over federal aid and state pensions. McLatham defends principle against government aid while urging a commonwealth share of pensions. critics denounce pre election finance claims and tax increases as vote seeking.
A farmer near Invercargill uses an alarm clock in the kennel to signal his dog to bring in cows for milking. He stays in bed until the clock goes off, and by the time he rises the cows are already in the yard.
A historical notice describes complaints under the act limited to events in the prior six months. It lists grounds for a married woman to complain including cruelty, adultery by the husband, desertion, and neglect to provide reasonable maintenance for herself and children. It notes children are included in the protective scope.
The article reports the ending of royal tenancy at Abergeldie Farm near Hal, noting the King relinquished the tenancies of Abergeldie and Mains and that a tradition dating to the Prince consort’s agricultural activities was broken. The big farm at Abergeldie was ...
The article discusses government plans to embed emergency taxation into general income tax after next year’s elections, aiming to relief 14,000 taxpayers while a smaller group would face higher levies. It notes past use of emergency taxation since 1930 and references court and family law provisions affecting maintenance, custody and access, including criticisms by magistrates and cases illustrating harsh outcomes.
The Minister of Agriculture Mr J C Taggart warned that until wheat marketing issues are fixed Canada would face an agricultural setback. He predicted wheat growers may be forced into open market farming on a large scale with dire consequences for all.
Big money runs through Western Australia premier horserace the Perth Cup with prize pool totals of £20 000 including £7 000 to the first horse drawer £2 000 to second £1 900 to third and £800 to other final acceptors Tickets are on sale at 3 shillings each or 2 shillings 6 pence in bulk Investors urged to start regular betting with the No 74 Charities Consultation hoping for big dividends as the most ambitious lottery yet in WA.
Patient from Prospect, SA describes recovery after using Dr Williams Pink Pills. She reports restored strength, elimination of sallow complexion, improved energy for housework, and cites increased blood richness and general vitality. Advertises pills as a fast strengthening remedy for anaemic women and girls.
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