States win stamp tax ruling in interstate trade case
Five Australian states won a High Court ruling on stamp duty, allowing the legal imposition of stamp duties on interstate freight receipts in Western Australia. The decision clarifies Section 92 of the Commonwealth Constitution but leaves unresolved the Hammersley case, and WA plans to seek Privy Council leave. Prime Minister Gorton supports the states if the appeal fails.
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Forged 50 Cent Coin Detected in Canberra
Canberra police warn the public after a forged Fifty Cent coin passed at a city hotel. Authorities say the coin resembles the genuine note more clearly and higher quality than recent Sydney forgeries, with no other forgeries reported. the incident appears linked to the ACT.
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Rural industry policy outlined by McEwen at Shepparton
The Deputy Prime Minister and Country Party leader McEwen presented policy aims at a Shepparton Town Hall meeting in Victoria. He pledged support for farming sectors, planned broader state assistance, and policies to reduce costs for exporting rural industries while outlining compensation for primary producers affected by Britain’s November 1967 devaluation. He cautioned against hasty alliance shifts and noted wheat market concerns amid broader economic goals.
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DLP Preferences Favor Liberals Over ALP Candidates
The Democratic Labour Party led by Senator Gair said it would prefer Liberal candidates over ALP contenders in the current field. He derided Labor defence policies as pre-Communist and warned of possible independent and ALP preferences if Mr Gorton’s speech did not reassure. He criticized Whitlam’s defence plan while noting Soviet influence and regional security moves in Asia.
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Higher fees in Gorton health plan
Perth report on a supplementary statement by Prime Minister Gorton detailing increased health insurance contributions under his policy. He argued patients should share medical costs and outlined graduated charges for services, with higher fees for families and single contributors. The remarks followed questions about the policy speech.
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Two Shot Incidents Reported in India Clash
In Aurangabad region authorities say a crowd attacked police with swords at Nanded, 385 miles away, leading to two dead and three seriously injured after police opened fire during the confrontation late Thursday night.
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Australia plans first nuclear plant at Jervis Bay by 1978
Australia aims to build its first nuclear power station at Murrays Beach near Jervis Bay and have it operating by 1978. Minister Fairbairn announced the policy amid the election campaign, saying the 100 megawatt plant would supply power to NSW and feed the national grid at coal-fired plant costs. Atomic Energy sources say the project could cost about 100 million dollars and pave the way for a domestic uranium industry and fuel fabrication export opportunities.
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NSW to build nuclear power plant at Jervis Bay coast
Canberra reports NSW plans a 500 MW nuclear station at Murrays Beach near Jervis Bay. Commonwealth financed with NSW buying power at coal plant parity. NSW Electicity Commission to operate. Project spans seven years with $2.8 billion reactor investment plus related fuel and manufacturing in Australia.
Prestige leases fetch lower premiums at Weetangera sale
Auction results in the prestige suburb of Weetangera Belconnen show bidders paid markedly reduced premiums under restricted conditions. Across 29 blocks the average premium was 1910 dollars, about 1100 less than last June’s 18 blocks. Unrestricted bids averaged 3426 dollars for 15 blocks, while Waramanga Leg (unnamed) blocks ranged near 2400 dollars.
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U.S. Airmen to Go Saigon As Troop Cut Underway
U S Air Force in South Vietnam will shed about 541 men and nearly 100 aircraft by December 15, part of Nixon's second phase troop reductions. The air service, with 35,000 Americans in Vietnam, has already withdrawn around 9,000 of the 35,000 slated to depart by December.
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Government hearing in wage case in Melbourne
The Commonwealth Government did not make any predeterminate recommendation when it gave its submissions in the national wage case in Melbourne yesterday. Deputy Opposition in the Senate, Senator Cokes. Denny Roban lay on his back on the Moor gazing upwards during frequent visits to the Al Aqsa mosque before setting fire to it. It was alleged at his trip in Jerusalem yesterday. LAOS WAR Melbourne Univer ance will cause a drop in education standards for the next three years.
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Prime Minister Gorton Tours Perth Electorate
Yesterday's tour of the electorate of Perth by Prime Minister Mr Gorton was significant noting a marginal swing to Labor. Other pages cover courts law lists for women entertainment radio finance with sections on lotteries and classifieds.
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Nickel shares soar again in Melbourne trading spike
Frantic buying pushed Poseidon Nickel shares to around 30 dollars on the Sydney Stock Exchange and SM in Melbourne. Directors denied knowledge of the jump while traders shrugged at the misread announcement and watched similar moves at Harrier Exploration.
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Release Confirmed for Diplomat in Beijing House Arrest
A Reuters report by Anthony Grey states that British diplomats in Peking confirm the release of a diplomat from two and a half months of house arrest in Beijing. The departure from Beijing was not specified, but confirmation came five days after the event.
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