Tax Hike and minister reshuffle in Brisbane
Premier Forgan SeultW announces a 1 per cent sales tax increase while reshuffling the Transport portfolio. Miry Tash resigns as Minister for Transport. Mr Larcombe to assume Transport duties as a vacancy arises. Mines portfolio may merge with Transport. cabinet timing remains unsettled amid budgetary and political maneuvering.
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Brisbane
Forgan Seultw
Miry Tash
Tramssport
Anell
Lahewr Caucuy
Dash
Sleewee
Pun Gingburre
Fae
Terrorist Campaign Boast by LR A Cep Continues Two Years
London dispatch cites a letter allegedly signed Michael Doyle claiming an Irish Republican Army unit will extend its terror campaign for two years or more depending on support in Ireland. The note estimates campaign costs at about £190 weekly, with volunteers receiving training. Authorities weigh deportation objections as security forces monitor suspect figures.
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London
Timsday
Shrontkls
Treland
Jas
Bir Waller Monckton
Reaal
Wingsor
Tax Incidence: Producers' Claims Before Commission
Primary producers urged abolition of the hardship development tax and insisted on exemptions and rebates. They called for allowances for a wife and children, increased rebates for dependents, and relief for losses, with demands for exemptions on transfers and for averaging incomes. The commission adjourned to a later date.
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Dar G. Rruonphreys
Baloctors’ Association
Mission for Moscow and London Navy Talks Continue
London to Moscow week end departure planned as a British White Paper curbs Anglo-Russian terms. Moscow reports indicate indirect negotiations on Baltic independence and signals from Britain and Soviet officials on treaty delays and mission names.
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Igor Hoviet
London
Daily Telegraph
Mayantarion
Russia
Moscow
Ust
Traounee
Rallie Coentries
Britain
RA Butsler
Masco Rartio
Tsnem Heevice
Chamberlain
State Treasury Returns ARISHANK Wednesday
Revenue for the year 1938 shows a deficit of 7 across the Empire State figures, with totals in the annual return released by the Treasury. The document lists revenue at 1,208,963, and expenses around 1,084,000, noting balances and tax figures amid broader fiscal entries and committee references.
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Arishank
Cait
Australian tax plan hints at higher sales levy
Canberra reports an estimated 111,000,000 in yields from a new sales tax on 206,000,000 worth of goods for the financial year with a projected 1,500,000 extra revenue. Last year revenue from the tax reached 19,100,000 and budget preparations, due by month end, expect exemptions to narrow and more collections exceeding 1,500,000. The emergency measure imposed by the Scullin Government remains in effect.
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Scullin
Faked Register Cards Sparks Canberra Forensic Warning
Reports claim fake national register cards were created to disrupt voting. Mr Menales denied knowledge of any genuine card destruction, while Commonwealth officials warned penalties for signing others names and forgery under the National Register Act and Crimes Act. Detecting properly signed returns remains challenging amid alleged new cases.
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Canberra
Yale
Menales
Evans
Shay
Commonwealth
Wilkens
Wilson
Busy Weekend Program For Goondiwindi
Goondiwindi hosts a Health and Home Affairs programme led by Minister E J Hanlon. Activities include a 9 38 am Saturday open addition to the town reboot and a Saturday afternoon opening of a new maternity hospital costings. The sewerage scheme funding and town borrowing are outlined, with attendance by MLA Mr PJ Hilton and the Under-Secretary Mr Cutter.
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Govermnam
Meyene Lerme
Campaign statement on anti-white rhetoric and Japanese policy
A fragmented line argues against an anti white campaign and links United States peril to Japanese policy. It references an appeal to the Japanese government for urgent action, though details and context are unclear from the text. The passage appears as garbled OCR with no clear event or dates.
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United States
War Time Needs Supplies for Petrol
In the Commons undersecretary announced a comprehensive plan to maintain supplies and reserves for defence. A priority system will ration petroleum products to essential services and fighting units, with substitutes and broader fuel uses under study. Private car use may be restricted while industrial needs are safeguarded.
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London
Tortay
Partinbusnlary
Mr. Lloyd
Home of Commons
WU Wan
Igang
Hse
Wallace
Change of policy on mining Imus affecting workers
Acting Minister for Mines Wooly announced a change in mining law. Miners would not be allowed to work without proper conditions and torches. Reports indicate conditions have softened. miners may face stricter rules and penalties.
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Aulibane
Woley
Asilay
Olley
Imus
Fnbore
Crente
German World War Outbreak Anniversary Celebrations
London reports Germany marks the 28th anniversary of the World War outbreak with 1,009,000 in the standing army, reservists ready, and plans to mobilize two million under arms. The piece notes a renewed campaign of vilification against England, with press presuming Britain faces renewed air raids and shelter shortages amid mockery of English shortages.
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London
Weavestay
Bec
Unite Free Berlin
Corm Penidenti Cary S
Germany
Seine Oplied
He Mana
England
Pranea
Political Arena Review on J A J Hunter and Earle Page
In Brigbane the Political Arena discusses J A J Hunter's views and the attack on Earle Page. It notes tensions within the party and shifts in NSW politics as Spooner resigns, affecting state government dynamics and the Country Party leadership.
Children Discover Live Mills Bomb In Toy Part In London
In London, children found a Mills bomb while playing with a toy during a garden incident. A returned soldier named Mollyonk reported the discovery, and military authorities were notified. Mrs. Armstrong explained her husband’s ATW membership and the bomb’s presence under their premises for years.
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London
Howe
Sabinco
Hai
Gch Possendiun
Horaty
Libel Writ Insued Against B C Archbishop of Perth
Fragmentary notice reports a libel writ suit involving the Archbishop of Perth with names and places garbled. The readable elements reference a legal action in the Supreme Court and discuss parties including individuals on Wellhyiton street and Uiatoli street and a Dane Prendtyilter type.
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B.C
Perth
Wellesday
Polit Af Mesam IG
Parry
Wellhyiton-street
Porth
Thy
Supreme Court
Lotuy Wewuial
Roitun
Dyke Prendtyilter
Hplin
Giriniea
Eluliolme Dronges
Tor
Legacy of Sir George Hamilton Bearick Probate Granted
London probate court grants the will of Sir George Hamilton Bearick. He was a member of Parliament and connected to the firm Krank dish Sons Limited. The will notes substantial estates in Birmingham and Wentworth, with affiliations to city offices and contemporary entities.
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London
Chambertaiy
Wilefred Martina
George Hamilton Bearick
Ghambertain
Groner
Limmited
Went
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Political Arena
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Earle Page
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J. A. J. Munter
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Mie Jewbury
DAP
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Country Party
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Stevenk
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Spooten
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