Imports and Sales Tax Reform in Australia
A special report discusses the New South Wales style sales tax reform aimed at unifying tax bases between retailers and wholesalers for imported goods. It explains the shift to a duty value based on the export sale price plus duties, the 20 percent benchmark as a general wholesale value, and the use of telegraphic transfer rates fixed by the Commonwealth Bank. The note covers the October 1 implementation, exchange considerations, and the High Court ruling on import definition. It estimates the impact on revenue and outlines the port of destination rules for importation.
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Cadbeaha
Australia
New Zealand
London
Fiew
Cowmanwealth Bank
Laimdom
High Court of Australia
Wilson v. Chambére and Co. Pty. Ltd
Nex
Coanta
Costa Port
Melbourne Notes on Price Control and War Preparations
Melbourne notes warn of price control measures and federal cooperation to curb profiteering amid wartime shortages. The piece details plans for taxes, penalties, and public opinion to deter merchants, plus efforts to manage fuel and food hoarding and mobilize blood donations and fire prevention. It mentions a forthcoming Bill empowering the Forests Commission, wider fire authorities, and preventive burning across 16 million acres to protect forests and communities.
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Imedera
Packing House
Judge Stretton
Forests’ Commission
Forgata’ Commission
Atherton Ambulance Reports And War News Snippets
Atherton notices list several ambulance cases from the Tolga scrub including injuries to T Arbouin Colin Williams and J Hambledon along with Hicks and Richard Graham. Also references political discussions, ministerial changes, and overseas expeditionary forces with Britain planning manpower and support from the Commonwealth.
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Atherton
T. Arbouin
Colin Williams
Tolga
Arbouin
Williams
J. Hambledon
Hicks
Richard Graham
Tim
Comporiia
Tuousle
George Rockley
Cairns-road
Menzies
Earle Page
Country Party
Cameron
Fric Fion
Menzien
Pouit
Wartime Precautions Discussed in Atherton Meeting
Over 60 residents gathered Friday night to discuss wartime precautions. Mr W Whiting chaired and read a Home Department letter. A central committee was formed to organize distribution and collection of cards for voluntary evacuation. Dr W Whiting, Ti A-M Martell, presidents of local groups, and religious bodies named. W Whiting named chair, Miss Ee McKnight clerical secretary, Rev F Lee organising secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atherton
W. Whiting
Home Department
Ti. A-M. Martell
Inland Defence Road route decision near Brisbane
The Premier said the inland defence road will not run Goonwindi to Charters Towers but be decided jointly by Federal and State officers. The Gootdiwindi Charters Tower route remains on hold for the inland road. Details to be announced soon. Main Roads Commissioner to finalize tomorrow with Commonwealth engineers’ approval.
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Brisbane
Forgim Smith
Goonwindi
Charters Towers
Peeramon Notes Dance at Heeramon Hall
September 1 event in Atherton district featured Ambassador's Dance Band with Miss Hilde Walker. Miss Reay Kirke and Mr Frank Scott won a Monte Carlo waltz. supper by Mrs KC McCann. Community notes cover weather, visitors, and P and Y football team celebration at Lake Eacham Hotel for premiership win.
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Atherton
Heeramon Hall
Ambassador's
Hilde Walker
al Kavox
Reay Kirke
Frank Scott
KC McCann
M. M. Kehoe
P. and Y
Lake Eacham
Maren Ellis
Sutherland
Bim Rose
Suoper
F. Williams
Vince Creagh
Messrs
Lindsay Delaforce
C. Williams
W. Fredericks
Eacham Rugby League
W. P. Hollingsworth
F. Bim
Rose and Quinn Honor Club Secretaries Toast
Rose former secretary of the club, joined Messrs P Quinn and Sutherland of Malands in a club gathering. The toast honoring the club's secretary was celebrated with guests and formal tributes from the attendees.
Searchers Seek Javier Amid Mt Reptyieg For-O
In a terse report, authorities pursue leads as searchers comb the Mt area for Javier following a disturbance. Officials urge residents to report any sightings or relevant information to the local precinct.
Spurring Australian Industry for Wartime Self Sufficiency
Spurred by war, Australians must prepare to cut imports and boost domestic production. Paul Cheyne notes that a linked growth of primary and secondary industries, shipbuilding, and air transport will sustain the Commonwealth, create jobs, and shield Australia from supply disruptions. War economies and ready capital should drive local manufacture and reduce reliance on overseas goods.
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Missiab
Australia
Commonwealth
Pederaad
Paul ‘Cheyne
Matthews Defeats Pickett in Australian Billiards
Sydney report details W Matthews of South Australia defeating E Pickett of Tasmania in the Australian billiards championship stage. Final scores Matthews 1334 Pickett 1219.
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Sydney
W. Matthews
South Australia
E. Pickett
Tasmania
Today'a
Matthews
Pickett
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Dcatralia
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State
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EMA
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Goldania
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Curtainoni
Fom Folkin
Fom
AOA Rai A
Eta
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Cairns
Inland Defence Road
Yungaburra
Edna Waite
Catrin
Tom Berkeley
RB. Nutting
Eacham Sawnills Ltd
H. Hawkes
M. Warrey
Malanda
Peeramon
W. Allendorf
Mateeba
Footballers’ Party
Mr. W
Seachers
Javier Sm
Reptyieg
D. J. Moynahan
Jon Rrgeire
W. Winiwet
Lad Demy Care
Ophual
Phipson & Company (Pty) Ltd
Clason Sten
Mr Therm
Mr. Therm
Dee
the Gas Supply Go. Ltd
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