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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jun 23, 1959

Page

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Federal Offer To States New Formula For Uniform Tax Payments

Cabinet studies show six states South Australia Western Australia Tasmania and five others to share an extra 20 million in reimbursements under a new uniform tax payment formula. Plans aim for practical yes common sense reform and closer cooperation among seven governments. NSW seeks large loan authorizations for major works housing and local government as Treasury refines funding to boost weaker states.

Commonwealth Gome Melwen Victoria Queensland Grants Commission McEwen Nsw Treasury N.S.W

Soviet envoy named new ambassador to Australia

Tass reports Ivan Kurdyukov appointed Soviet Ambassador to Australia. Former Charge d Affaires in Peking and head of the Far Eastern Department since 1955, he follows Petrov's April 1954 defection. In Canberra, Skripov and two first secretaries prepare for the ambassador's return.

Tass Kurdyukov Peking Far Eastern Soviet Foreign Affairs Ministry Russia Australia Petrov Ivan Skripov Vassili Kuznetsov Alexi Marakov Canberra

Urges Minimum Local Holdings In Overseas Firms

At the National Reliance Investment Co. Ltd annual meeting chairman Mr. Ricketson urges minimum local holdings in overseas firms. He notes UK and US companies owning Australian interests boosted production and employment but warns profits drive overseas capital and residents must share in equity.

Ricketson National Reliance Investment Co. Ltd United Kingdom Australia Aus

Greek Archbishop Tsoucalas Visits Parliament House

His Grace Ezekiel Tsoucalas the new Greek Orthodox Archbishop of Australia and New Zealand paid a courtesy call on Acting Prime Minister J Mee Ewen at Parliament House yesterday. Greek Minister G K A Christodule introduced the Archbishop.

Australia New Zealand Ezekiel Tsoucalas J. Mee- Ewen Parliament House G. K. A. Christodule

Cabinet Leak Probe Focuses On Secret Minute Copy

NSW detectives questioned messengers and staff as the government ordered an inquiry into how a photostated cabinet minute on arbitration penal clauses surfaced. The probe targets mail handling in departments and whether confidential mail was opened without ministerial staff present.

C.lb Labour and Industry Maloney

Cars Damaged In Collision At City Intersection

Two drivers escaped injury after a collision at the Macquarie and Broughton Streets intersection in Barton yesterday. Reginald Clive Brown of Murray Crescent Griffith and Joseph Calvert A in Crescent Red were involved as both cars sustained major damage.

Macquarie and Broughton Streets Barton Reginald Clive Brown Murray Crescent Griffith Joseph Calvert

West's Unfailing Unity at Geneva Shown by Allies

Secretary of State Herter said Western powers remain united and ready to negotiate in good faith when the Big Four foreign ministers resume. He noted no agreement at Geneva and warned against Soviet efforts to undermine West Berlin. The Paris and Washington scenes showed cautious optimism about future talks and a possible summit if positions shift.

Washington P.reuter U.S Mr. Herter Soviet Union West Berlin Herter Geneva Eisenhower White House United Press International East Germany Dillon Germany National Reuter Macmillan de Gaulle Paris

Three Resign From N G Council Protest Tax Vote

Three elected members of the Papua New Guinea Legislative Council resigned to protest the introduction of income tax. They filed resignations with Administrator Brigadier D. M. Cleland, citing legal advice that the council could not pass valid laws until vacancies were filled.

Port Moresby A.a.p.reuter Papua New Guinea Legislative Council D. M. Cleland

Tear Gas Used To Disperse Durban Crowd

Tear gas dispersed a Durban crowd near the township post office after 24 hours of calm as riots worsened with four Africans killed in police clashes last Thursday. Anglican Archbishop Joost De Blank, visiting Accra, criticized government vilification and church interference in politics.

Durban Accra Ghana Capetown Joost de Blank

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Cabinet South Australia Western Australia Tasmania Mr. McEwen Moscow Ivan Kurdyukov Tralia Mr. Ricketson Sydney State Cabinet West United States United Press Inter Berlin N.G. Council Holy Trinity Cathedral South Africa
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