50 years ago

WESTERN District reaction to the Federal Budget has been a mixed bag of approval and condemnation. While there has been general support for the re-structuring of income tax, the Government has been criticised for offering nothing to the rural community. But the most consistent criticism levelled at the Budget is that it will do nothing to eliminate the twin troubles of inflation and unemployment. Mr. Bruce Chamberlain (Lib., Dundas) said he welcomed the extra Federal funds for schools, hospitals and health. “But I deplore the continued downgrading in emphasis on the defence of this country, which has led to a decline in real terms in expenditure in the field,” he said. “I also deplore the continued attempt by the Government to make life difficult for independent schools.”