Australian Picasso Douglas Stubbs auction at police station
Melbourne artist Douglas Stubbs will auction 82 paintings at the Black Rock Police Station at 2pm next Thursday after police seized them for rent arrears of 462 pounds 35 shillings. Stubbs, once tipped as the Australian Picasso after a Toorak Gallery show that sold out, supported his family on small child endowment amid rising fame and a 200 Inez Hutchison Award.
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Vietnam intimidation allegations rock top presidential race
Saigon tran van huong former south vietnam premier and leading civilian candidate accuses military government of intimidation and harassment amid ongoing election campaigning. truong he also claims pressure from generals and buddhist leaders warns of possible withdrawal from the vote if abuses persist._third party sources report concerns over govt use of official media and helicopters in supporting thieuKy ticket.
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Stamp Duty For A C T Again
Mr McMahon stressed government intent while noting difficulty in finding a suitable introduction scheme. Brice Owens of the former Anti Stamp Duty Committee doubts the group will reform citing limited scope to small items like cheques and insurance policies. He credits the two year deferral achieved by the committee.
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Canberra Budget Tightens as Fruit Trucks Move Policy
The Treasurer tightened Canberra and ACT spending for 1967-68 with smaller increases than 66-67. A new six month trial site will relocate stationary fruit vendors from main routes to Canberra Avenue near Hume Circle Narrabundah. Permits cost 2 per day and vendors must relocate. NCC plans long term road and hospital budgets, with education and health the largest outlays.
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Canberra Budget Highlights Across Departments
The budget shows a broad rise in defence by 168 million to 1,118 million, tax tweaks including higher dependant allowances and post office charges, and social services gains such as small increases for fourth and fifth child endowments and pension relief. National servicemen receive expanded benefits. NAID funding rises 17 million to 141.7 million with a New Guinea grant boost. An airlines tax is imposed.
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Unclear late news item with damaged text
Fragmentary report mentions a Pakistan-related event with scoring or tally details, but key names, places, and specifics are missing. The readable bits suggest opposition or score differentials but lack clear outcome or dates.
Budget Highlights 1967-68 Deficit Rise Family Benefits
The 1967-68 Federal Budget lifts family benefits and defence spending while offering minor tax concessions and no pension rise. Foreign aid soars as Treasurer McMahon states spending will grow to 6,483 million dollars, with a 9.5 percent increase over last year’s 11 percent rise.
Public Sector Curb Guides Budget Amid Growth aims and Defences Rise
Budget presents $5,887 million revenue up 9.3 percent with a projected deficit of $100 to $150 million. Defence allocation climbs to $1,118 million from $950 million. Tax increases avoided though pensioners receive no rise. Concessions limited, updates include old age tax basing, higher child endowment for large families, repatriation pension boosts, and revised retirement bases. Foreign aid set at $142 million. immigration concerns persist. Aborigines policy under review post referendum. Post Office charges add $64 million, new airline passenger charge proposed. Education spending at $194 million for 1966-67, with state payments rising 50 percent.
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Defence budget rises modestly as aircraft costs surge
Australia maintains a high defence spend with the 1967–68 budget at 168 million dollars above last year. Major increases come from Australia built and overseas bought aircraft including the P-111 U bomber and Mirage variants, while Army and Navy outlays grow modestly. Treasurer McMahon cites restraint and the need to stay prepared with allies, warning against unsustainable rises.
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Resumption talks and wartime notes across pages
Minister answers Hospital board as strike news from Sydney leads to tomorrow’s edition. Federal troops reportedly advance in Nigeria amid newly reported bombings in Bauchi. Eleven terrorists killed and one wounded in ongoing clashes. Astronaut rocket story teased with Explorers on the Moon.
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Australia Grows Foreign Aid to $50 Million
Australia plans a near 25 percent rise in foreign assistance to nations beyond Papua New Guinea, bringing total aid to 50 million dollars under over 20 budget headings.
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Village to get funds as PNG aid boosts national total
Papua New Guinea grant lifts bilateral aid to 7.8 million, boosting total aid to 141.7 million and reaching about 675 percent of estimated national income. The budget also notes a 83.3 million outlay for Hall water supply project and other departmental expenditures to end of June 1967.
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