COMMONWEALTH POLITICS.
A VIGOROUS POLICY. TO BE CARRIED OCT BY THE GOVERNMENT. By Telegroph.—Press Assn.—Copyright. Sydney, Aug. 13.* Speaking at Lisniore, Mr. l|olman outlined the Government's policy, which includes the introduction of the Whitley councils- system, and the principle of co-partnership in large concerns is to be established. In regard to the liquor question the Government will take, a referendum on prohibition with compensation, the result to be determined by a bare majority. A commis|' in will previously determine the amount of compensation. Six o'clock . closing will cum imi° in the meantime. Unemployment insurance will he available to invry workman, and preference will he ?n-en in all employment to returned soldiers. The Government is determined to stop profiteering and will not allow the n;rowth of monopolies in any direction. Mr. TTolman stated that it. would he the definite policy of the Government to give preference to locally-me.de articles. He also announced a health policy, which includes the establishment of maternity hospitals and rest homes. Hp concluded by outlining afforestation, decentralisation, and hydro-electric schemes.—Aus. N.Z Cable Assoc.
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Taranaki Daily News, 14 August 1919, Page 5
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176COMMONWEALTH POLITICS. Taranaki Daily News, 14 August 1919, Page 5
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