Tax methods in New Guinea stir anti tax protests
Police warn settlers in Goroka to avoid anti tax demonstrations while about a dozen Wahgi Valley settlers say income tax is fair but its method of introduction in the Territory lacks independent inquiry. A coffee planter recounts a police warning after a planned protest and ministers criticize placards.
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Goroka
Eastern Highlands
New Gui
P.reuter
Patera Eee
Territoryislative Council
Peter Maxton-Graham
Wahgi Valley
Fire at Parliament House put out by staff
Members of Parliament House acted quickly to extinguish a basement fire caused by an electrical short circuit. Oil soaked rags ignited and fumes filled the building before Canberra Fire Brigade arrived, but staff used sprinklers to contain the blaze and prevent damage.
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Parliament House
Canberra
Levelling Continues on Sydney Stock Exchange
Sydney market held a leveling trend with major gains in BHP and CS R while British Tobacco declined. The overall price index rose to 250.38 as trading narrowed and oil issues showed mixed movement amid first day activity for Am petrol and related shares.
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Sydney
Sydney Stock Exchange
BHP
C.S.R
A.C
Tooth
Henry Jones
British Tobacco
J. Fair
Cottees
Davis
D. Peja
Marra
Tulldch
Allo
Aust Guarantee Corp
A. Cocks
Borg Warner
Burns Philp
Hardie’ Rubber
Union Carbide
Ampol Petroleum Ordinary
Santos
Amal Options
The
Stock Exchange
Mary
Kathleen
M.K.L. Rose
Commonwealth Road
Sheep show prices rise as buyers show optimism
Sydney Monday opening day sales reflect firmer wool prices and hopeful overseas demand. Buyers from all states bid on top quality Merino studs while poorer stock drew slower interest. The Sheep Breeders Association president G B S Falkiner said the first day is a market test with high class stock likely to push average prices up tomorrow. A 700 guinea reserve grand champion ram set a record for the day and a grand champion ram bid rose to 1000 guineas before being withdrawn.
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Sydney
Tasmania
Falkiner
Grand Chamson
Wool Prices Weaken at Sydney Wool Sale Opening
Sydney buyers tripped merino fleece shirtings and crossbred wool on opening sale day. Prices eased about two percent as buyers and Japanese operators backed by European buyers faced softer demand overall.
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Sydney
Iaiea Kingdom
Princess Alexandra visits Australia in low key Royal Tour
Canberra report says Princess Alexandra preferred a less formal Royal Visit. A letter from E J Bunting notes discussions with the Royal Visit Director General. The Princess considered her Australia trip mainly for Queensland Centenary events and asked for minimal formalities.
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Canberra
Princess Alexandra
Queen Mother
A.C.T. Advisory Council
Prime Minister's Department
E. J. Bunting
Alexandia
Australia
Queensland
Kent
Commonwealth
N.S.W
Victoria
He Aa
Delays In Offcut Orders Weigh On Public Supplies
Canberra reports that G D B Maunder Director of Works says hardwood offcuts from the department sawmill are in short supply due to decreased milling. Delays cannot be avoided and the department will not take new orders until current ones are fulfilled.
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Canberra Times
G. D. B. Maunder
Arisi Normal Milling
Maunder
Darwin Council Reaches Wages Agreement For Municipal Staff
Darwin City Council and the North Australian Workers Union have agreed on wages and conditions for municipal employees to supersede the Portus award. The deal largely mirrors prior terms, restoring the 55 shillings weekly industrial allowance to married men and 2 pounds 15 shillings to single workers, and reinstating five weeks annual leave.
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Wanwing Mongay
Dasrwin
North Australian Workers’ Union
Portua
Portus Han
Portus
Mrey
Court action filed for divorce over drunkenness and cruelty
In the Supreme Court yesterday Constant Anne de Smet of Hackett Gardens Turner petitioned her husband Arthur Acton de Smet for divorce on grounds of habitual drunkenness and repeated cruel beatings. The case was adjourned by Mr Justice Simpson until this morning.
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A.C.T
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Hackett Gardens
Turner
Arthur Acton de Smet
Justice Simpson
Canberra Engine Tuning Service Ad
An advertisement lists The Canberra Engine Tuning Service at Cunningham Street Causeway 2617. The notice provides a local auto repair option with a street address in Canberra.
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Cunningham Street
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