Judges and taxes dominate debate over Judicary Bill in Parliament
The Attorney-General withdrew clause 31 of the Judicary Bill to avoid defeat, limiting appellate jurisdiction to three judges. Public meetings and the press exposed opposition to heavy taxation expected from federal legislation, with critics blaming ministers for past high salaries and looming burdens on states amid drought, unemployment, and declining living costs.
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Aptes
House of Representatives
Ie Court
Deakin
Melbourne
High Court of Judicature
Barton
South Africa
New Zealand
Taxation and judiciary costs draw public ire in Australia
A Victorian era discussion condemns heavy taxation and calls voters to punish Federal legislators who backed the Judiciary Bill. It cites electoral examples as proof that electorates can shape policy, argues tariffs should fund state needs, and contrasts Commonwealth spending with Canada’s frugal public cost, noting Australia’s judiciary and police bill exceed Dominion totals.
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Australia
Victoria
Canada
Commonwealth
Dominion
High Court
Burns, floods, and fires dominate drought era notes
Community notices recount renewed subscriptions, a large church appeal for drought relief across Victoria, school balance sheets, a teacher inquiry, a warehouse fire at Barnedale, and a railway crossing incident. Names include J G David of Rosedale and Mr Cole, with dates centered on Sunday and Saturday events.
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Barker Foup
Annie Walker
Maple, Son
M. Curtan
J. G Wuson
Lands Department
Dennisbry
J. J. O'Neill
Traralgon
Grand Junction
Pentland
Abdallah
Lousada
M‘lewn
Mathieson
Gippsland Trading Coy
Guntzler
Britneil
Gallacher
Skews
Patterson
White
Rose
Mullane
Henderson
Justin Cyeurs
Coupes Winns
Jack David
J. G David
Rosedale
Cressing
Sale
Carnot Curren
Father Colman
Peopte
Victora
Mead
Ruby
Gippsland
Isaacs
GH. Cole Tuniture
Gesera
Cole
Mr Cole
Evenue Tournament At St Joseph’s Convent Fundraiser
The third of a series of progressive euchre paid events for St Joseph's Convent drew a large crowd on Friday night. Mr J Carroll won the gents’ final prize a fan shaped wine mounted piece, while Mr B Breeny took the booby prize after two wins. Ladies’ first prize went to Mrs McAuley, with booby prize to Mrs Toughlin. Organiser Me O Ryne received high praise for its social and financial success.
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St. Joseph's Convent
J Carroll
B Breeny
Moe M'Auley
Firzpatrick
Government House
Department
James Parra
Grand Junction
Traralgon
Temple Count
Queen and
Litle Collinestreet
Melbourne
Gippsland
ADVT
Toongabbie notes social euchre and accident update
From OurUnm Correspondent June 22 Mechanics Institute social a success with a progressive euchre where Miss Wilson won the ladies prize and Mr Albert Reece the gent's prize. An accident between Douglas and Ry Heywood near Toongabbie to Traralgon damaged a jinker but no serious injuries. Contractors for the new bridge progress with decking nearly complete. Toongabbie footballers seek a scratch match with Glengarry club next Wednesday.
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UNM
Iird
Mechanics’ Institute
Gray
Miss Wilson
Albert Reece
Toongabbie
Traralgon
Douglas
Ry Heywood
J. Cone
Toongsbbie
Glengarry Club
Onagh
The Bairnsdale Line Railways Request to Improve Service
Railway Commissioners faced delays on Thursday as residents from Bairnsdale pressed for better service. They urged a morning Melbourne bound train and an evening return, proposing a daily schedule with a 2:15 pm departure and a 6:50 am return, plus a weekly late service. officials promised consideration as local traffic would benefit from a proposed transregional route.
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Bairnsdale
Keogh
Mba Coongly
Toit
Melbourn
Tennis Traralgun Morall Heat Excites Local Matches
Local tennis meet at the Morwell club on Saturday saw several closely contested heats despite foul weather. Miss Robinson de Spring led the Morwell side, winning the first set 6 3 before the opposition leveled, with mixed doubles and partner pairings including De Spring, Reynolds, Harper, and Watson contributing scores amid a lively spectator turnout.
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Traralgun
Bolt Cubs
Robinson de Spring
Morwell
Oto
Bog Wethus
de Spring
Mise Robinsony
Mise Reynolds
Hayward
Sane
Mise Rantoul
Teywood
Mto L
Saine
Mle Harper
Aly Watson
Fanner
Mine
Haseena
Min Hintom
Wey
Wood
Fawy
Misa Harper
Mr Watson
Miss White
Bruce v
Valde
Mr 406
Same
Mia
Watson
Hammer
Mies Hinton
M. Hey
EL Pacers
Glengarry Club Holds Annual Meeting and Elections
The Glengarry club held its annual meeting with a balance sheet showing a credit balance of about £19. The past year's vote elected officers for twelve months, including President Mr. Proner and Messrs Christensen and Co. Lang, Pray, Bermingsham, Hambrook, and others were elected to committees. Subscriptions were set at 4s 6d for new members and 5s for others, due in August. A floodiness note and a new bal club formation were discussed with a meeting to establish a standing day in Matamide. Mr. Eiwick was elected president. Lang treasurer. Christensen secretary.
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Buwik Sy Cer Prsidenis
Messrs
Pronern
O Ney
EF. Cristensen
Spatross
Messre
A. Haris
LL T C. Hall
J. Ling
Widdis
Netvesdty
Hambrook
Vie
Lang
Pray
Bermingsham
Harnbrook
King
J. Berninghans
Junr
Chits Lensco
Lhonison
Purcell
Marsin
Kery
Fark Howe
Killeen
Moss Syring
Wraral Bet Wire
Suecessia
Ope
Dis Spurs Aid Savin
M Bourne
Ion Nen
Rnpurian
Rat
Matamide
Eiwick
Mani
Mila
Hui
Meb. Lang
LE Constensen
Clus
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Traralgon Record
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