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Newspaper
Toodyay Herald
Location
Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 13, 1935
Page
7
Regulations applying licensing provisions of the Transport Workers Act to men have been gazetted while the strike group holds firm. In Egypt, Wald Nationalists and Liberals reportedly agree to reintroduce the 1933 constitution. In Parliament, a Labour amendment to the King s Speech debate was rejected by 382 to 140 votes.
Sixteen miners were killed in an explosion at Lethbridge last Monday night. The piece argues the Bulk Handling Bill is essential, critiques Minister Troy's stance, and discusses opposition from unions, farmers, and politicians. It notes aviation and naval conference items, defence loans, and economic figures, with further commentary on political attitudes toward industrial change.
The discussion centers on the Sulk Handling Bill granting growers a monopoly on bulk handling in Western Australia. Country Party critics warn the measure risks sectional control, demand amendments, and caution that true grower benefits depend on eventual producer ownership and federal action to curb middlemen and shipping costs. The piece also notes dwindling faith in the Country Party among primary producer groups and the broader push for organised wheat marketing at federal level.
In a polemical critique, the Nationalist Party denounces two year delays on the Bulk Handling Bill. The piece accuses Labour of opposition and internal discord as elections approach, arguing the government rushed a flawed measure instead of thorough scrutiny. It cites past Royal Commission work, cabinet handling, and the bill’s potential to create a state controlled bulk handling system. The article laments insufficient debate and warns the bill risks losing its chance.
A disjointed, archaic passage sketches tensions around a farm policy bill, fearing farmer purchasing power loss and economic disruption if subsidies or facilities are removed. It suggests potential cooperation with opposing lawmakers and predicts uncertain outcomes as a general election looms and government stance tightens.
A review discusses a work linking global problems to Christianity and self. It highlights the Oxford Group message A changed world through changed lives and notes its Gothic Cathedral metaphor with Peter as the rock.
A promotional note for a Hodder and Stoughton London published book. It presents Christianity as a path to real happiness through divine love, not an escape from life, and asserts peace amid all circumstances. The price is listed as $/-.
A widow rebukes Mr Smith over disruptive drinking as discussions unfold on extending bulk handling facilities. The scene highlights Labour opposition to expanding state control and fears for workers if the scheme proceeds, accusing the party of insincerity and delay until after the election.
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