Motor Taxes States Collect Seven Millions in 1940s
A summary of motor taxation across Australian states shows New South Wales collecting £6,050,600 from motor taxes, excluding petrol duties and import tax on equipment. Victoria reported £2,902,678, while other states had much lower revenues. wage-related taxes varied by state, with Western Australia collecting £825 on special income and tax. The impact of tax changes in 1940s Australia was expected to be felt in the following year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rayue
Jan
Roland Wilran
Ataten
Mator
Royth Wales
Arti Robinson
Caretmal
Canberra
Njuren
Seeelyett
Tiatligo Avenue
Hotel + Alnus
Cnt
John Boat
Carrimal
Pialligs Avenue
Pam
Ainalin Avenue
Rat
Chapman
Mia
Protest Meeting in Sydney on conscription debate during WWI
A 1916 protest meeting in Sydney, held at the New South Wales Domain, urged opposition to compulsory training and conscription. Speakers stressed that conscription was a forerunner to national service and tied the campaign to broader wartime policy.
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New South Wrasse
Apraera
Run Down by Train Sydney Dorothy Franklin
Dorothy Franklin, 19, of Sydney, was run down by a troop train near Aletan Sri Weaes. She and another person on the bridge escaped with narrow margins after a failed crossing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Bunday
Dorothy Franklin
Aletan
Sri
Fragmented note on Wet Canteens government position
The message mentions the Wet Canteens policy with sections of members proposing change. It references the government and possible breaches, but details are unclear due to garbled text. No clear names, dates, or places are readable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Governmanta
Weather Report From Canberra Sunday Forecast
The weather note reports a morning temperature around 380 snchen renmmrature at 8 am with a daytime high near 14 denrren and 25 degrees wind from the north in the afternoon. A brief policy line references Bolsur and a note about the Boviet defied and the aaloealen planning to return to Moncow soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Rarompeter
I.m
Dagrees
Moncow
Hitler Diaries Warn of a World on the Edge
An analysis from a private German war diary documents how Hitler and his inner circle rose to power, purged rivals, and prepared for war. It notes Goering Goebbels Roehm and the Nazi seizure of state and rearmament, predicting a looming clash with Britain and France.
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Eferr Hitler
Bruna
War Ministry
Germany
Hitler
Goering
Ludandorff
Munich
Musolini
Rome
Hitlerch
Nazi
Oen
Goebbels
Roehm
Europe
League of Nations
Reich
Hitley
Britain
France
Pny
Austria
Czechoslovakia
Poland
Wool Show Appeals To Sheep Owners In ACT
Wool show officials urge sheep owners to support the ACT wool show citing benefits to breeders and the industry. Committee member Mary Cavanagh stresses regional pride and the value of showcasing champion fleeces, with classes for owners of under 2000 grown sheep and judging based on technical criteria.
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A.C.T
Aneepownere
Mary Cavanagh
Cavanagh
Gunbing
Questbeyan
Messrs
Fy D, Gray
Obituary: E G Bates Dies in Canberra Community
The death of E G Bates was announced in Canberra Acton, with early life in Queanbeyan. Bates came to Canberra in 1925, served with the Federal Capital Commission, and was a longtime Canberra Hunters Club supporter. Survived by a widow and three daughters Kathleen, Mary, and Nancy.
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Waa
Filwin George Hater
Lot “Springbank
Acton
Canerra
Bates Waa
Queanbeyan
Jath
Queanpeyan
Alvo
Bates
Disteleta
Cane
Terra
Kathleen
Nancy
Canberra Welfare Organia Antion Militia Aid Efforts
Canberra welfare group mobilizes volunteers from Canberra for the 34 Battalion camp and charity drives. Knitting wool for socks and supplies are available through local outlets. events include a dance at the YWCA and a “Give And Take” sale at the WGA to raise funds for welfare activities. A hotel excursion and tea weaving are planned for November with community involvement urged.
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Canberra
Touria Bureau
J. Ryan's
Kingaton
Sto
ROM
Asa
Manuka
Baturday
2CA
Rindla Chul
Yw.c.a
Tuemsay
Octave Mt
WGA
Car overturns near Goulburn injuring five on Saturday
A Word vourer driven by Deere Elliot rolled after leaving Sydney bound for Goulburn. The car struck a fence, causing extensive damage and injuring five occupants including Walter Taylor Bell 25 Hobart, Richard Vaughan 22 Melbourne, William Love 38 Roechilt, George Elliot 52 Belmore, and driver Deere Elliot. They were taken to Goulburn Hospital. Two companions escaped injury.
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Deere Elliot
Rydney
Eliott
Wnt
Geissburn
Tmntel
Taylor Beil
St. Hoboh
Richard” Vaughan
Boonera Avenue
Opal
Menzies Government Faces Vital Issue in Coalition Turmoil
The United Australia Party and Country Party strains grow over defence policy and a potential election. Labor attacks the government on compulsory moves, while Country Party leaders hint at censure. Internal splits threaten a composite ministry as party dynamics shift amid wartime policy debates.
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Cameron
McEwen
Country Party
Thompson
RCN
Welfare fund near £150 raised by Canberra volunteers
Subscriptions collected during the evank enid brought the Canberra Vol Unteera'Welfare Association fund to more than £130. A sub-committee meeting at the hall planned a Give and Wake afternoon from 2.30 with visitors asked to bring a gift and buy another at the hall. Canberra Highland Society and Burne Club to host a dance at Albert Hall with a varied programme and a concert in the Albert Hall next Wednesday. Subscriptions list includes £130 and £270 from individuals and clubs, with aims to ensure funds for anticipated needs.
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Canberra
Jon Subut
Hele
Geter
Eam
Welfare Ansociation
Hall
Albert Hall
McGlade
Sige
A. Ryan
Kingaton
Ena
Profenmor D. & Copland
Mra W. Te Nienola
Mauiton
Wool War Plane Donations by District Graziers
District graziers report on donations and scores across two rounds. Notable entries include A. 4. Senior, J. A. Bull, RE. Richards, and numerous others with varied figures and grades. The Presidents Trophy shows Kirkham, Byrne, Jarman, Wood among top contributors and scores.
Forts on Soviet Frontiers Reported by Allies
Disjointed wartime notes describe Allied concerns over German frontier fortifications along the Soviet border and in Galicia. The text mentions fort erection, wheat and grain movements, and donations of bags toward harvest, with scattered references to wartime logistics and military buildup.
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Cernauti
Commonwealth
Rusalan
Galicia
Kommyks
Meat and butter price sales to Britain
A fragmentary report describes meat and butter price sales to Britain, listing donors and amounts including wheat, hog wool, and other commodities. The article mentions figures and names such as Cotter Road, J.C. Tiekner, Dick Held, and Matas lor McLeny, with references to Sydney and London dispatches.
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Britain
Cotter Road
J.C
Tiekner
Canber
Neccos
Dick Held
Weo- Laer
Ecco
Miner C
Tinlkeetl
the Rivers
Tiernan
Queanbeyan
A. W. Enotes
Gudgenty
Sydney
Dundat
Matas Lor McLeny
Bellala
Wondon
Tn Britiah United
Ermay
Cabrial Marinescu
Jpecaly
Hunan
London
Berlin
Slater
Senior Leads in Royal Canberra Gott Event
Ambiguously described Saturday play sees AW Jr Renlot and fs B. Kirknam leading with strong rounds. Renlot’s score of three under par highlights a tight field as J. A. Bull hovers, while Santor posts an aggregate of 147 after two rounds.
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Ty Fine
AW Jr
Renlot
Fs B. Kirknam
Rm Riya
Royal Canberra Gott
Luk
Martie
Cer
J. A. Bull Hathers
Alredy
Wikia
Galliday
Santor
Byl
Figuyine
Ha Anna
Canberra City Pennant Seals Victory in Tough Round
Canberra and City Pennant capsized Goulburn with a narrow margin as team members rising through the ranks posted strong scores. The day featured a field of players like Kenmore and multiple rinks, with Canberra claiming the overall victory and Chase Trophy contention amidst competitive singles and team play.
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Canberra Times
Proprietor
Promiption Mater
Sinale
Fr Johassa
Quranmeyan
New South Wales
Grassera
Mnet
Avason
Prnmese
Commierion
Tun Tole
Aldo
THE
Farmers & Graziers' Co-Operative Grain Insurance & Agere Company Limited
Crona
Ram
Moma
J. K
Kilby
Boutivweli
E. G. Bates
Comforts Fund
Goulburn
Tormige
Gowharn
Kinlow Hake
Menzies
Labour
U.A.P
Labour Party
Colticlers
Mengiva
VAP
Tate
Quebec
M. Duplessia
White Forest
Shampionemip
Senior
J. A. Bull
RE. Richards
Richarde
Hbberson
AB. Rhephers
Halliday
Anil
Kirkham
Jerry
Byrne
Kleharde
H.C. Jarman
Jpm Wood
Ainslie
Royal Canberra
Pennant Seasor
City
Meadah
Kenmore
Ptr Ganasii
Merchant
Baker
Fawcett Agers
Sayre
W. Brown
Becket
Howe
Grooms
Dallas
Chafe
Grale—City, Goulburn
City Clube
Manson
TX Pelnta
Keene
Latrealy
Angie Pois
Spulth
D'Arcy
ET. Mator
Weir
Carroll Lancaster
Gorham
Davidaon
Yrvare
Grattan
Harney
Beal
Love
Murray
Jackasa
Disman
Cotcinghain
Mag
Wilin
Ci Rey
V. Pojiey
Jobervace
Balant
Eeadurs
Locke
Hinchsliire
Conk
Heyem
O'Keefe
Pritchard
Comm
Barnes
Fatal
Goaburn
Canberia Y. Collin
Serves
Petera
Edward Grey
Meguire
A@amaca
Fieming
Haemmertey
Prat
Fry
Weatherley
Woiteford Palghat
Doges
Sangtory
Sale Somman
Canberra No. i
Bat Canpetta
Rewulle
Stafford
Ingram
Ested Bryan
Motes
Hobday
Witman
Courlander
Temaperey
Dickson
Mradiay
Tre
Eillan
Witlock
de Villy
Phippard
Kriton
Newman
Asletton
Crippa
Grinadal
Lawrence
Brown
Welller
Briton
Ohne
Cooper
Percival
Parsons
McGuire
Piper
Westheraion
Lotha
Louphrey
Cook
Lieene
Manuhan
Be Warde
Twee
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