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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 06, 1960

Page

12

Senate defeat in Australia prompts tax debate and spending curb

The Australian Senate defeated the government on a motor vehicle sales tax issue in a clash over economic policy. SenatorsPaltridge and others urged spending cuts and higher import duties on luxury cars to correct the trade balance, while the government plans a Senate reattempt with possible amendments.

Senate Aise Iissive Beenie Australia House of Representatives Paltridge Reserve Bank Xin Hixary

Canberra letters reflect on work and reform era tensions

Separated letters discuss labor, court prudence, and political reform in Canberra. The writer references Hopetoun Circuit and Adelaide Avenue and thanks Mrs Gum in a brief, opinionated notice about local civic issues and the idea of "live and let live."

Canberra Fenure Hopetoun Circuit Adelaide Avenue

Stolen Church Board Sparks Debate On Growth vs. Charity

A reader pleads for expression over a missing church board while criticizing priorities. The note argues that wealthier church projects overshadow aiding the poor, urging consideration of Idris Evans and sentiments about community needs.

Idris Evans

Senate Defeats Tax Increase Bill. Sessions Continue

The Senate met at 2 15 pm yesterday to consider the Insurance and Sales Tax on motor vehicles. The Sales Tax Bill failed and two committee stages were adjourned. Today at 2 15 pm the Senate resumes questions and discussion of the Crimes Bill in committee. House sessions at 2 30 pm will debate the Public Service Bill in committee.

Senate House of Representatives

Kennedy Begins To Assemble His U.S. Ministerial Team

The report outlines President Kennedy’s early cabinet picks, naming Luther H. Hoages of North Carolina as Secretary of Commerce and G. Meynen Williams of Michigan as Assistant Secretary for African Affairs. It notes Williams’s civil rights work and Kennedy’s budget chief choice, Dr. David E. Bell, with details on their backgrounds and aims for administration unity and reform.

Kennedy U.S Slashington Luther H. 62 North Carolina Smpaign Luther Rarweil Hoages Virginia Leaksville University of North Carolina Marshall Field and Company Chicago United States G. Meynen Wilarma Michigan Fate Williams Michie Ran State Corporation Securities Commission Jams Liberia Ghana Gerhard Mennen William Henry P Elma Mennen Williams Gerhard Germany Budget Bureau David E. Bell Harvard Einauer Centre For Public Administration Truman Litelauer Centre Mi m Ford Foundation Pakistan Liteelauer Centre Harvard Graduate School of Public Administration White House Bell Dr. Bell

Public meetings urge port development and city controls

Hastings residents press governments to develop a new port at Weseraport Bay while a 12 member committee studies the plan. A large gathering supported the project, noting entrance width and depth, with university, real estate, and civic figures attending.

Faecees Weseraport Bay Bas Ee Hastings Aed Bie Teal Beay

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