Australian Affairs.
—♦ Mr Deakin has formed a Federal Cabinet. The West Australian Parliament has l»eeu opened. The Governor’s Speech says the finances showed a slight de - ficit. Measures are promised tor a loan bill for public works, land and income tax consolidation, local control of the liquor traffic with State ownership. Mr Rason, leader of the Labour Party, has given notice of a motion of censure on the Government. The New South Wales Treasurer has received an offer from England to to take at par £240,000 worth of treasury bills s at per cent. The offer was declined, as the Government is not issuing short-dated loans.
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Manawatu Herald, Volume XXVII, Issue 3544, 8 July 1905, Page 3
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106Australian Affairs. Manawatu Herald, Volume XXVII, Issue 3544, 8 July 1905, Page 3
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