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Canberra Times in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

08 Dec 1960

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Canberra Times

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Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

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Dec 08, 1960

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Opposition Withdrawn by Senator Wright and Car Tax Bill Passed

The Senate passed a car tax bill raising sales tax on motor seeders and similar vehicles from 16 to 25 percent by 29 to 27 votes. Senator Wright opposed the government on the Crimes Bill and later defended his vote amid combatting accusations, while Deputy Opposition leader Kennelly blasted Wright before a dramatic session.

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Senate Wright Luer Seater Kennelly Seer Wright Canberra House of Representatives Sos Othersland Nate Mistralias Kennelly Spooner Civil Aviation Paltridge
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Detective Evidence at Surgeon Death Inquest Reveals Affair Probe

In Sydney the inquest into Dr James Yeates death heard Detective Sergeant Lendrum question Mrs Diana Yeates about an alleged love affair with Dr Eric Hedberg. Witnesses spoke of a chest puncture and skull fracture, while Mrs Yeates invoked her solicitor amid ongoing inquiries into whether foul play or accident caused the surgeon’s death.

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Yeates Set. Lendrum Dr. Yeates Dr. Hedberg R. Lendrum James Macrae Yeates Vaucluse Sgt Lendrum Diana Yeates Eric Alfred Hedberg A Clarke CEB Scientific Section J. Laing Weates Det. Lendrum Diana Yeules Eric Hedberg J. Hedberg Det David Dickens
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