MINISTER RESIGNS.
FROM AUSTRALIAN FEDERAL CABINET. OPPOSED TO THE ECONOMY PLAN. DEMAND FOR EXTENSION OF CREDIT. United Press Association. —By Biectnc Telegraph.—Copyright. (Received Sunday, 5.5 p.m.) MELBOURNE, June 15. Mr. E. J. Holloway, AssistantMinister of Industry in the Federal Cabinet, has resigned, being strongly opposed to the Premiers ’ Conference economy plan. He has written a letter to the Prime Minister (Mr J. H. Scullin) saying that he has no sympathy with the reduction of pensions. He believes the only way to revive the Australian position is by the issue of fresh credit through the national bank. Mr. Holloway defeated Mr S. M. Bruce, former Prime Minister, at the last election in Flinders, but has indicated that he intends to contest the Melbourne Ports electorate, which is an industrial constituency, at next election. TAXATION INCREASES. PROPOSALS IN VICTORIA. (Received Sundav. 5.5 p.m.) MELBOURNE, June 15. The Victorian Government has submitted proposals to Parliament for raising an additional £1,796,000 by increased taxation on incomes and increased stamp duties on wages and salaries.
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Wairarapa Age, 15 June 1931, Page 5
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170MINISTER RESIGNS. Wairarapa Age, 15 June 1931, Page 5
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