N S W Considers New Tax To Cut Deficit
The Premier Cahill will present the Budget to Parliament next Tuesday. Cabinet discussed a new tax but made no decision while details remained secret to avoid leaks. The Budget will include revenue from land tax and S P betting not yet legalized. The government expects about £5 million yearly from land tax and £1 million from poker machines. Some members suggest excess profits or high income taxes. The state may seek Commonwealth collection under uniform taxation.
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Horticultural Society Opens New Season
The Horticultural Society started its new season with a meeting at Albert Hall chaired by Mr. R. R. Rochford. Two horticultural films were shown courtesy of the Canadian High Commission, with Mr. G. P. Barr as projectionist. The Japanese Embassy lent a travel film on Japan’s countryside and crafts. A panel answered questions on horticultural problems.
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Runaway Plane Triggers U S Air Defence Probe
In Southern California last week a piloted drone escaped interception for two and a half hours prompting strong protests as two jet fighters failed to down the radio controlled aircraft with 203 rockets. The United States Continental Air Defence Command is studying reports to determine why the target plane remained aloft.
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