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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 29, 1931
Page
4
A reader argues for farmers to vote for price protection and a compulsory wheat pool to shield against Russian prices and high costs. He criticizes government tariff and argues for organized marketing, warning against Lang and socialized wheat. letters from F S Alford and Arthur C. Aston discuss policy, ballots, and NSW politics.
A reader questions Mr Williams position on the lung plan and Russian property seizure, arguing he misreads the depression causes. The writer supports addressing national income, credit stability, and balanced reform, urging bravery, sacrifice, and cooperation between employers and workers to restore prosperity without wealth splitting.
A South Australian reader attacks Premier Lang over New South Wales wheat relief, taxation, and policy direction. The letter accuses Lang of opposing growers while supporting Labor aims, condemning financial missteps and a proposed compulsory wheat ballot as harmful to farmers and British subjects alike.
A reader criticizes former Agriculture Minister Thorby's stance on compulsory wheat pools. The letter cites market surplus in exporting nations, fall in prices, financing by traders, and cash needs of growers, arguing a pool would raise costs, limit price gains, and fail to curb world prices while noting existing acts and tariffs.
In a heated exchange, Williams argues for broader confiscation of surplus wealth to fund postwar needs, while Langhar counters with tax and employment harm. He notes rising unemployment, wage-earner losses, and limited benefits seen in wartime measures, warning that higher taxes fall on production costs and hurt workers.
At the National convention in Sydney a resolution calls for a definitive declaration to preserve the Legislative Council. Delegates also backed reducing the number of Parliament members substantially and cutting salaries for those who remain.
A Melbourne conference led by Sir Robert Gibson approved lower fixed deposit rates. New money and renewals will earn 8 percent for 3 months, 39 percent for 6 months, 4 percent for 12 months, and 41 percent for 24 months. Advances interest to be reduced in due course.
The State Labour Exchange posted a notice signed by Manager G J Bellemore stating the Unemployment Relief Act expires on June 40 and employment under the Unemployed Relief Council ends then. Inspectors, who thought their posts were permanent, plan a meeting to discuss the position and possible July staffing.
District stock poisoned as cyanide baits used by possum hunters persist in Bathurst. At a Bathurst P P Board meeting stock inspector Purnizas cited several healthy stock deaths across the district since permits to destroy opossums were issued. The Board urged government action via the Council of Advice and condemned the indiscriminate poisoning and the Chief Secretary's stance on opossums.
Notices recap deaths and estates across several towns including Eugowra Canowindra and Bathurst. Entries record ages from 80s to 108, familial ties, and probate values for Sir Neville Howse’s NSW estate. Also mentions Father Cox to be consecrated as bishop in the Broken Bay area.
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