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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 11, 1940
Page
3
A historical article discusses possible Australian war time taxation and sacrifices to support the Allied effort. It notes Britain’s heavy tax burden on high earners, estate duties, and the principle that liberty may require financial sacrifice, urging Australians to bear future costs as needed.
Sydney focus shifts to the Federal L P executive meeting tomorrow over the Hands off Russia motion adopted at the NSW Easter Conference. The NSW decision fuels interstate tension amid Commonwealth elections and a possible new executive committee after a credentials review.
March consolidated revenue fund shows receipts of £76,271,000 against expenditures of £74,216,000, with nine month excess £2,055,000 and net improvement £1,872,000. Officials expect customs and excise yearly yield to miss estimates while most direct tax revenue remains to be collected. Direct loan spend for defence and war services in nine months reached £20,152,000, with total loan payments at £21,816,000.
The New Zealand Government announces a new import restrictions schedule. A complete ban on motor vehicle imports is imposed while relaxations favor Britain and Australia.
Mrs Una Driver of Auburn sues Constable Walter Farthing for 2000 damages claiming he forcibly kissed her and touched her knee during a home visit. Farthing denies the charges and pleads not guilty. The hearing was adjourned after notes by a police inspector.
Cyclone damage devastates Northern Queensland sugar crop with losses estimated at £1,000,000. John Allen his son aged 10 and daughter aged 8 drowned at Pelican Creek when their home was carried away. Mrs Allen and a friend were rescued from a tree by police. Lower Burdekin area also hit as farms wiped out.
The opposition leader Mr Curtin urged Australia to allow longer news broadcasts after warning that the world is shocked by Scandinavia. He argued Australia should hear every broadcast made in other countries.
Miss Pamela Beauchamp arrives from London to offer Helena Rubinstein product advice at Davies Pharmacy Kingston for one week starting next Monday. Appointments are free and without obligation.
Public auction in Queanbeyan offered town allotments by Woodgers and Calthorpe Limited. Lots 1 and 2, Section 27 Crawford and Antti Streets sold to Ming A. Cam for eight pounds. Lot 1, Section 1 Booth Street sold to Mar. Ono for 430. Other lots allotted to G. Fr. Ett Met and Seth an Sie agent.
The Canberra Kennel Club will stage its first show on Saturday May 11 at Kingston Park behind the shopping block. It tightens 1h classes for Canberra and Queanbai entrants and adds 25 open classes for all exhibitors. Novelty events and a trophy for best exhibit plus a Novice Sweepstake with a special prize are planned to boost interest.
The British Government plans to import 500000 tons of Australian raw sugar from Queensland for 140. The trade minister stated that allocations to the United Kingdom Canada and New Zealand would be set, with 300000 tons for the UK, 120000 tons for Canada, and the remainder for New Zealand.
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