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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 16, 1969

Page

3

High Court reserves decision on state taxes

Sydney Monday the Full High Court of Australia reserved its decision in two test cases on the validity of state receipts taxes. Western Australia and Victoria argued their receipts taxes were valid and not excise duties. The challenge followed a prior High Court ruling that Hamersley Trea Pty Ltd did not owe receipts tax to WA.

Sydney Full High Court of Australia High Court Hamersley Trea Pty Ltd Commonwealth

Refused Tax Case Concentrates Government Proceedings

A Victorian court case centers on Chamberlain Industries Py Vid for tax refusal. The WA Government prosecutes the action, with presiding judges Sir Gear fhel Maewick and Mr Pustice Me Tiertot handling submissions and bench rulings amid contested submissions and legal arguments.

WA Goverment Chamberlain Industries Allion Acwinet Gear Fhel Maewick Distice Kutta Pustice Fistice

German gift of films artifact to National Library

A garbled report outlines a proposed film collection transfer to the National Library. It mentions a German Amparavadder Dr Hand Selupinen and a Singapore government institute, Neptune Orient Lines, and a plan to route films to Australia. The piece references ethnographic footage, cargo shipments, and a new professor named Sir Bikdwite Spencer.

Hand Selupinen National Library Catherra Bikdwite Min Spencer

Teachers Must Appeal in February United Front

Sydney report on the NSW Teachers Federation plans a February appeal to fund the men’s social service centre and press for improved working conditions and salary progress. The three day pool conference focuses on recruitment, resent working conditions, and unity to sustain the campaign.

Men's Social Service Centre Sydney Narrabundah Nsw Beery Ans Whit Ilar Gordon Bowden Sali Committee de Ecuty Marcias Mantate Ghovern-Scoit Loaire Muanthy

Big Air Race Upset by Weather at Biggin Hill

Weather forced delay in the public display for the Fo mghungd-Austrelia air race at Biggin Hill. About half the entrants participated as rain and wind disrupted the event. Some aircraft parked in the hangar while others tried to prep for the world event starting Wednesday, with totals around S2,743,000 in potential prize value. Max Conrad aimed for a third global attempt, heading from the New Hebrides to Brisbane before possibly spending days in Brisbane.

Biggin Hilt Kent Biggin’ Hill Max Conrad New Hebrides Brisbane Coil Awaken Chriatchath Arepart Besbane

Forced Landing At Kalgoorlie Delays Hercules Flight

A RAAF Hercules transport made an emergency landing in Kalgoorlie today after a starboard wing fault developed. The aircraft, carrying five crew and one person on board, landed safely about 1 am while en route from Pearce WA to Richmond SA. No injuries reported.

Kalgoorlie Peanie Jandee Cosely Hercules Pearce Baat Boxe Richmond Seneman

Sunday TV news sparks clash over Australian broadcasting rules

The Federation of Australian Commercial Television Stations accuses the Australian Broadcasting Control Board of a double standard in radio while restricting Sunday television news. A ban on a Sunday morning one hour programme affects Melbourne channels ITV and GTN, with the federation alleging censorship and bias amid lobbying for broader access to Sunday morning audiences.

Melbourne Federation of Australian Comercial Television Australian Broadcasting Control Board Onch John Wenn Empem Ocean Trone Itv Yiptig Myles Wight Thas GTN

How to Lose 41b by the Weekend Slimming Scheme

An ad touts Toppexin.6 as a two capsule daily fat burning aid and diet plan claiming 4 to 7 lb loss in a week. It promises a four hour fat burn after meals, a cat-friendly diet, and no hunger with alcohol allowed. claims safe ingredients and chemist endorsement.

Slingy Ming Toppexin Jalimmer Babs McDonald

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