National Insurance Act criticised as overtaxing and undemocratic
A letter from T McDowell of Wellington attacks the National Insurance and Persons Act as a heavy tax on workers and employers, forcing compulsory contributions, reducing living standards, and calling for a referendum and the political replacement of MP Mr. Thorby for Calare. The writer urges public action to oppose the Act and protect national welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.I.P
Edi
Australia
National Insurance and Peorsons
Wee
Casey
Daily Papera
N.lp
House of Representatives
Thorby
Calare
T. McDowell
Warne Street
Wellington
Big yarding of fat cattle and 6000 sheep at regional sale
McNeilly Crampton and Martin Pty Ltd report a large fat cattle yarding near 700 with about 150 stones and heavy bullocks plus many cows and vealers. Prices fell slightly as buyers, few in number, cleared the yarding. sheep about 6000 with better fat pen quality, mainly small trade mutton. Prices listed for fats and stores. outlook unchanged amid ample supply and reduced demand.
District Wool Rates Steady at Sydney Auctions
At the half year Sydney wool auctions last Thursday the district wool rates remained unchanged while York shire competition showed strength. Notable sales included Winchcombe Carson with Thomas L. Smith Burrendong ewes and hoggets at varied prices, Ldd 13d, 11dd breaks, William Fletcher Wuuluman wethers and ewes with prices up to 134d, 12hd, 104d for pieces, L. and A. E. Munro Yeoval hoggets and ewes with 13d and 12d bids, Veech and Co Stuart Town ewes and breaks, Veech and Co Wellington ewes 124d and wethers 12hd 12d, bellies 14d, Thomas W. Gibson Baker's Swamp ewes and hoggets 12d.
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Sydney
Yorkshire
Winchcombe
Carson
Thomas L. Smith
Burrendong
Ewes
William Fletcher
Wuuluman
Wethers
A. E. Munro
Yeoval
Veech and Co
Stuart Town
Wellington
Thomas W. Gibson
Baker's Swamp
Wellington Council Eyes Rural Electricity Extension Plan
The Wellington Council discusses extending electricity to Cobboran and rural areas, inviting a Department officer to discuss costs and a trunk line to Geurie. Aldermen note support from Maryvale residents and the mayor backs a council visit to advance the scheme. Separate report covers Railway Department saleyards talks and Dunedin yard plans with Milling offering guidance and caution on funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCallian
Cobborn Shire
Ald. Dowd
Maryvale
Ald. Whiteley
Lincoln
Geuris
Wellington
Cobbera
Georie
Megers
Prentice
O'Neil
Railway Department
Fortnightly Civic Report Notes Maintenance and Utilities
The report covers light and gas service, water pumping, meter readings, and new electricity customers. Defective poles replacement continues. Maintenance on Cameron Park and gardens, plus street plots. Health inspections, obedience to ordinances, and vaccination/disinfection steps noted. Several public notices and inquiries from residents and officials are recorded, including holiday permissions and local government conference correspondence.
Council weighs sewer work and stock nuisance in Wellington
Council discussed permission to move an item to a petrol pump site and extended sewerage to Solomon residence. Estimates ran high and ground was rocky with no tenders. Debate covered valuations, impounding stock, and permanent staff versus casual help. A subsidised training scheme was proposed to hire two youths for park and electrical work, with government top ups and trainee wages over four years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ald. Dowd
Ald
Whiteley
Wellington
Ald. Thomas
Ald. Whiteley
Gardeer
Walker
Gardner
Electrical Department
Waller
Tragedy at Cumberland Park echoes with innocent sacrifice
In a country lot tragedy resolves as Harry, wrongly suspected, dies confessing innocence. His brother Bill and Muriel receive a final blessing from the past as the nursemaids of sorrow comfort the mother. The doctor urges letting them be while a town mourns a noble death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry
Muriel
Jackson
Bill
Mrs. Dickson
Mac
Park Work Debate Ends With Separate Applications
Alderman Dowd noted a boy in the park and preferred not to have two. The Mayor praised the head gardener for his keen work. Alderman Whiteley praised youth, while Alderman Thomas supported the resolution, and the council carried it with applications handled separately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. McDonald
Wellington
V.A.D
Mra. H Taylor
Red Croat
Ald. Dowd
Ald. Whiteley
T and G Mutual Life Society Record Increase in Policyholders Funds
Melbourne reports the Australasian T and G Mutual Life Society held its sixty second annual meeting. Chairman J T Thompson announced 161 562 new policies for 14 661 184 pounds and 2 161 368 pounds in policyholder payments. Total income 5 642 940 pounds and funds rose to 29 262 711 pounds with a record surplus 944 062 pounds. Asset mix shows 59 percent in government and local securities and over 24 percent in first mortgages. The chair praised staff and noted strong financial position and results.
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Melbourne
Australasian
T. & G. Mutual Life Society
J. T. Thompson
Australia
New Zealand
Unicipal
Otter
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D. J. Bono
London
Optometrist
Optician
Summer Street
Orange
Roor 3
Roynote
Urphy’s
Griffiths Pharmacy
Howland
Ad. Dowd
G. Paul and
Brown
Dunedon
Mr. Milling
F. L. Such
Mr. Frost
Cameron Park
Council Chambers
R. A. Anderson
Testa
Periodical
Inspec
Raymond Street
Cokages
Percy Street
Ferguson Lane
Robert Morris Kimbell
Harold Deane Abernethy
Swift Street
Thomas Hughes
Arthur Street
William Thomas Everett
Lee Streat
William David Tait
Lee Street
Thomas Lancelot Enderby
Cassidy Bros
Nanima Crescent
Sssistant
Reid
Tat Town
G. Wiles
Xmmes
Spooner
Ald. Walker
Arthur
Wilson
Bell
Macquarie
Wellington Agricultural Bureau
Ald. Rose
Wellington Tourist and Publicity Bureau
Bell Park
Texas Oil Company
Cumberland Park
Arthur Russell
Murtet
Tam
T. and G. Mutual Life Society
Dean
Yardley
Dalon
McMahon Glover's Pharmacy
Royal Hotel
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