27 Feb 1953
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Feb 27, 1953
Page
1
A Canberra meeting outlines a precise tax plan returning taxing rights to states while ending taiform taxation. Premier Cahill and others debate the scale of commonwealth savings, with figures suggesting substantial shifts in revenue and expenditure.
Vague lines on a nationwide reimbursement scheme emerge in a public discussion. The proposal touches modernizing uniforming and a taxpayer funded method that would distribute 6496 million in funds, with critics urging clearer figures and accountable distribution.
In a discussion on federal and state tax policy the proposal envisions lower overall taxation in New South Wales and Victoria with shifts toward public credit. Proponents claim possible reductions to align with other states, while considerations include caps at £1,000 yearly in Cahill’s plan and the need for Commonwealth support to balance regional differences. The prospect of a special compensation grant to Queensland is also noted.
Fragmentary text cites Evatt Steg 2 and a discussion on reimbursements review by competent authorities. Mentions Mr. Menace and Premisrs but lacks coherent facts or names.
The text presents a contested view on the Royal Commission, labeling it abortive and a waste of public care, with claims that the process is politically driven. It argues that civil or criminal charges may be pursued but the commission’s goals are not achieved.
Partial OCR text outlines alteration plans for a Royal Party travel route. It mentions departures from Temmanis and Vie-Sy, arrival in Hobart, and a nine day Queensland leg with possible legs to Brisbane and Adelaide. Dates and places are garbled with multiple misspellings and fragmented phrases.
Melbourne officials and IOC delegate Mir Avery Brundage discuss a comprehensive tour of existing Olympic facilities and potential sites for the Melbourne Games. Talks cover housing grants, cost estimates, and government roles, with emphasis on a Canberra game alternative and Victorian housing allocations.
In New York yesterday, United Nations members discussed Korean aid and a proposed peace track. Soviet reluctance to prolong the war and criticism of Western prose were noted, with a vote delaying broader action on a new world crisis and calls for evaluating strategic moves in Korea.
In Melbourne the Labour Party faction opposes the Olympic bid amid internal party tensions. A senior Labor official hints at financial concerns and warns against risks from the influx of foreign workers and import restrictions. The piece notes strategic moves within the party as it navigates public support and budget pressures.
Reporters recount a high level discussion on a potential meeting with Stalin. The piece notes prompts for American aims, possible conditions for self enforcement, and the influence of Senate voices and key figures like McCarran and Vinhinsky on shaping a diplomatic path.
Foreign reports describe Vyshinsky as an enigmatic figure in Soviet policy with American reporters noting his influence. The piece references his role within the Soviet legal and political apparatus, highlighting mutual interest from New York observers.
A fragmentary report notes Soviet aid in Korea tabulated by officials. It references American diplomat Cabot Lodge and Russian figures Vishinsky and others amid wartime discussions. The piece hints at how Soviet support and anti imperial stance shaped world opinion and policy debates.
A committee of Federal and State Treasury officers studied the Commonwealth proposal to abandon the present uniform tax system and return taxing rights to the States. The report said a single authority could still collect revenue, though some fears remained about implementing the shift. The panel noted potential near term revenue stability but warned that tax reform would hinge on policy pace and administrative adjustments.
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