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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 12, 1964
Page
1
The Treasurer Mr Holt announced higher taxation and licence increases in presenting the 1964 65 Budget in the House of Representatives noting a big rise in government costs.
The budget tightens state finances with civil and service pension hikes and a five pound weekly rise for some pensioners while income tax rebates end. An expected nine percent gain in revenue from tobacco and vehicle taxes, higher TV licences, telephone and rate charges, and a deficit-driven plan outlines capital works and welfare provisions, plus slates for pension and child endowments.
Budget papers show the National Capital Development Commission allocated funds for hospital and health projects in Canberra. Key items include hospital block development, nurses home expansion, Commonwealth Offices stage two, alterations to the hospital, a new infants school at Hughes, and water supply works. Capex totals reach around 16 million pounds with multiple urban development schemes across the city.
In Parliament Mr Hasluck stated Australia will make its own decisions on the Vietnam crisis in response to events in the Gulf of Tonkin. He said Australia would not commit to automatic actions and would offer comments as needed while honouring alliances. Opposition leader Calwell pressed for a fuller debate and clearer government policy.
A garbled extract describes a medicinal mix likened to sherry and honey for Mr Holt. The scene notes a subdued operatic mood as taxation rises pass with little public outcry. A NSW Labour figure Mr LF Cope comments on light snow outside during a budget debate.
Pope Paul, aboard a helicopter, departs Castel Gandolfo on a pilgrimage marking the 700th anniversary of Corpus Christi as the pope becomes the first to fly by helicopter.
A clipped fragment discusses pensions and the Menzies Government's record. It mentions Peter and Full-Huet in detail and notes budget commentary about government ownership and pride in pension policies.
Postal and telecommunications charges rise for Canberra subscribers and businesses. Private residences see higher rates, while private and public service groups face varied increases, with regional and provincial differences noted.
Reports describe a two day murder on the Canberra with detectives mid inquiry while snow blankets the Southern Tablelands. Falls reach Sydney suburbs, with observers noting icy roads and hospital examinations of a two year old in Queanbeyan and mounting cold weather across the region.
Allan Car michael of Ravensfield Station was fined £50 and disqualified for seven days after driving a 172 Cessna aeroplane on Cobar Road at Ivanhoe on May 22 while under the influence. Police testified the plane flew low over Ivanhoe and struck the constable’s vehicle wing as it rolled toward town.
Turkish government says reconnaissance flights over north west and eastern Cyprus continue with no firing. Greek and Turkish leaders discuss Cyprus tensions in London and Geneva talks are eyed for a four power meeting. Archbishop Makarios visits hospitals to comfort Turkish air raid casualties. Britain engages with Greece and Soviet Union diplomats on a settlement pathway.
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