Victoria's Tax Sparks Quiet Premiers Conference Talk
A Canberra premier gathering previews Victoria’s income turnover tax and its clash with Commonwealth income tax rules. The tax on incomes prompts questions over federal authority, potential court action, or withholding funds, as states report buoyant revenues from land, oil, and gas.
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Commonwealth
Henry Bolte
Western Australia
Henry
Victoria
France faces crisis as election fails to address real reforms
The piece argues the current French election ignores the mutation of society from rural to industrial, polarizes voters between Gaullists and Communists, and risks a longer crisis. It notes an inflationary backdrop, calls for reform in universities, labor, and state organs, and warns about a renewed push from workers and students.
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France
Gaulliyts
de Gaulle
Communist Party
Algerie Francaise
Georges Bidault
Pear
Hpt al
Gaullist
Danny Cohn-Bendit
International Monetary Fund
New Guinea Territory Report Calls for Wider Native Power
A 1968 UN Visiting Mission report on the Trust Territory of New Guinea urges urgent reform of administration to empower indigenous leadership. It praises economic progress and overseas investment but condemns centralized control from Canberra and Port Moresby. The memo stresses national unity, a flag, anthem, and a clear path to self governance with sustained Australian aid.
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Canberra
Gorton
United Nations
J. M. McEwen
New Zealand
Pacific Islands
Trust Territory
New Guinea
Teed
Bougainville Island
Thut
N. D. Oram
Litte
United Nations Organisation
Australia
Papua
New
Foot Mission
John Guise
Missin
Port Moresby
al Diekine
Africa
House of Assembly
Commonwealth
New Ireland
Letter on teacher relief shortages at South Curtin Primary
Wendy J. Taylor of O'Connor voices concerns over relief teaching shortages at South Curtin Primary School infants' department. She notes 44 absent days with only 12 relief days, urging action. Also included is a second letter criticizing Canberra living allowances under the Commonwealth Scholarships scheme and a lack of warning about payment changes.
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South Curtin
Goulburn
Canberra
D. Vwanthoff
Curtin South Primary School
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Australia
Commonwealth Department of Education and Science
Synod Debates Standings and Clergy Leave
A Gowthurn synod debates church standing orders and long service leave for clergy while confronting conscience claims. Monuments at Hiergmiatn campus and library are noted as the scene, with conservative mood and Anglican stance referenced. John Bunyan Barton appears in the fray.
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Gowthurn
Vourhul
Hiergmiatn
Cee Anglicana'y
John Bunyan
Mr Jess remarks on the phrase distinguished public servant
E Dammerel argues about grammar in a letter to the editor, questioning whether the adjective distinguished correctly modifies servant or public figure and whether former or formerly should apply, while defending Mr Jess’s understanding of the term.
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Jess
Jems
E. Dammerel
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Research School of Pacific Studies
National University
Curtin
Wendy J. Taylor O'Connor
Barton