26 Feb 1931
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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 26, 1931
Page
1
Farmers shift from wheat and wool to dairying as price signals tighten. The Times credits public urging and producer need for a profitable sideline, noting rising cow numbers and a planned butter factory to meet local and external demand, despite government or regional funding hurdles.
Sydney reports a widening Labor rift as Victoria demands NSW policy change. Federal MPs back Lang policy and Scullin Theodore plan while NSW critics deny Melbourne support. Rumors swirl of a letter from Victoria to NSW executive opposing Lang’s approach and province.
Sydney news reports the Legislative Council last night debated moving the second reading of the Western Lands Amendment Bill. Mr Willis said the Government considered reclassifying land within the Western division to provide fair treatment for both large and small settlers.
Sir Henry Braddon gave notice of his intention to move a motion deploring the association of Governments of the Commonwealth with the doctrine of repudiation. He requested that the Government take steps to preserve and restore prosperity to the people.
Melbourne report says banks dissociated from proposals by Air Theodore at the Premiers conference and backed a committee of experts plan to reduce Commonwealth and State expenditure by 15,600,000 pounds annually.
The coastal steamer Bolthric struck a submerged object en route from Nuwea to Sydney and beached at Premwell Point to prevent founder ing. A later examination found a wooden beam pierced the vessel.
The Federal Loan Council met unexpectedly to consider a request from New South Wales Treasurer Mr Lang for additional state accommodation of 800000. After brief deliberation the council adjourned without action, signaling the urgency of the matter.
Sydney reports that Premier Mr Lang announced in the Legislative Assembly on Thursday plans to introduce a bill to tax the unearned increment arising from the sale of real property. The measure targets gains from real estate increases and aims to levy taxes accordingly.
The cattle market at Homebush stayed steady as 2700 head were yarded. Bullocks sold from 7 to 12 pounds, cows from fa to b10, heifers up to 36, good quality to 0, medium to 27, and inferior up to 2A. 79,000 penned, overall market range. Wethers 8 to 12 pounds, ewes 4 to 10, lambs 5 to 14, shorn ewes 1 to 9.
Bobbie Elle, a 124 year old lad from McMahon's Point, left home to go to school and was found aboard the Orontes, which departed Sydney yesterday for London via Australian ports. He will be brought back from Melbourne while his aunt had left for England two weeks earlier. He told schoolmates of his plans to go abroad.
In the Legislative Assembly Mr R J Heffron outlined an amendment to the Amending Arbitration Bill proposing a penal clause for employers who deprive workers of award wages. He argued for rights for Viton officials to enter factories and to address lunch hour meetings on union and political matters, defending J S Garden and Mr. Chapman against opposition attacks and criticizing Sir Otto Niemeyer and imported Governors.
Latest Commercial lists prices for Tasmanian and Victorian potatoes beeswax exes new laid butter cheese honey maize oats onions chaff wheaten oats lucerne hay oats wheat with ranges from shillings per unit and pounds per unit, reflecting regional market rates and fluctuations.
Robert Thusday addressed the Tasmanian Australian Labor Party conference and stated that if a motion attacking the Federal Government over Theodore’s reinstatement as Treasurer were brought to the House of Representatives, he would feel compelled to vote for it.
Opposition Leader Mr. Latham said the Nationalists would support a Lyons led government if financial proposals were sound and aligned with the August agreement between the Commonwealth and the Banks in Melbourne. He stated the opposition is prepared to back sound measures to carry out that agreement.
In Perth at a Nationalists meeting yesterday a motion was moved to secede from the Commonwealth. The Attorney General warned that passage could drive many loy al Nationalists from the movement. One speaker warned that leaving the Constitution could trigger civil war. The motion was eventually withdrawn.
In Sydney, during a dispute with Italians at Leoton last night, William Henry Reilly and William Coughlan were stabbed. Both men remained in hospital as police opened inquiries. Initial depositions were taken to probe the case.
Speaking at the East Sydney campaign last night Mr Stevens ex New South Wales Treasurer said he estimated the deficit in main revenue funds of the State at the end of the financial year would be about 0.090 million.
Mr B J Loxton representing the State Government indicated the High Court may deliver judgment this week or next on whether the Legislative Council can be abolished without public referendum. The State Government appealed after the State Pull Court ruling.
This week’s one night tourney at the School of Arts switches from billiards to snooker due to nominations. Fifteen red balls will be used tonight with three tables ready after cloth fitting and reconditioning. Matches start at 8, with handicaps listed for each draw and players named.
Wallington Men’s Swimming Club posted fast times in last February meets. Jacky Preston won the 200 yards from Les and Ted Lay, with Brian Jones clocking 2 minutes 30.1 seconds as the back marker. Ted Lay and Les Lay followed, while Zaldw Mostyn edged Jean Ryan in a tight 100 yard handicap race as a late-season feature.
A High Court judgment notes that the outcome turned on the involvement of Mr. Toston Rich in taxation appeals. The decision references the role of tax-related dealings as a key factor in the deliberation, shaping the resolution discussed in court.
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