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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jun 30, 1959

Page

4

Moves To Lift Sales Tax On Food Items

Backed by housewives’ organisations and producers, proposals seek exemption from the 12 percent sales tax on cakes biscuits flavourings essences confectionery ice cream and mixes to reduce consumer costs. If not full exemption, relief for flour sugar and dried fruits is urged. Estimated loss about £6.5 million with offset from other sales tax sources projected at £12 million next year.

Sydney Pigeon Grand Championship Award List

Sydney shows crowned grand champion with multiple class winners led by Bickerstaff and Lilley. Names include E Christensen P Woods M Lilley Bickerstaff Neiberding and Wurtz as various male and female winners bred 1958. Judge G R Wearne of Canberra praised 1150 entries.

K. Bickerstaff E. Christensen M. F. Lilley A.O.C P Woods E Christensen W. Borocinski W Borocinski E. Bickerstaff P. Woods R. Neiberding Blue Barr B. Wurtz FE. Christensen R. Reihersint Borocinski Grizzle M. Lilley Néiberding R. Neierde Ernie Mate Susan Ballard David Lilley J. Borocinski Carol Lilley Mealy

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