The efforts of the Government to improve the housing position in Tasmania were outlined yesterday by the Premier (Mr. Cosgrove) to a deputation representing Hobart ...
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Article : 251 wordsLONDON, Tuesday.—Food imports into Britain are to be restricted further because the ships are needed to transport troops in ...
Article : 295 wordsPROF. E. R. WALKER, Professor of Economics at the University of Tasmania, offers two suggestions in a comment on the new Federal taxation schedule and its influence on Tasmania. The first is that the Commonwealth deduction for the ...
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Article : 750 wordsLONDON, Tuesday.—On Sunday night a small force of British heavy bombers, in unfavourable weather conditions, made an attack on the ...
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Article : 84 wordsWidening of the Legislative Council franchise is recommended by a Select Committee which reported to the Council last night. ...
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Article : 77 wordsRepresentatives of the Presbyterian Church from many parts of the State attended the quarterly meeting of the Presbytery of Tasmania at Ulverstone yesterday. ...
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Article : 255 wordsCANBERRA, Tuesday.— R.A.A.F. trainees will be given eight days' leave at Christmas wherever possible, the Minister for Air (Mr. McEwen) announced ...
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Article : 105 wordsThe assistance of the Premier (Mr. Cosgrove), was sought by Mr. Marriott in the House of Assembly last night to ensure passages for Tasmanians on ...
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The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954), Wed 4 Dec 1940, Page 2
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