Uniform taxation dispute strains Victoria and New South Wales
The article reviews Victoria and New South Wales opposition to uniform taxation, arguing about fair Commonwealth returns. It cites 1906 budget figures showing total Commonwealth payments to states at £274,132,500 and per‑state allocations, noting disparities in population and area costs. It concludes the quarrel stems from differing local needs within a single Australian nation.
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Victoria
New South Wales
Commonwealth
Stand
South Australia
Western Australia
Tasmania
Antarctic Research Schedule and Expeditions Planned
The Australian Minister for External Affairs outlined next summer’s Antarctic program. The Kista Dan will depart Melbourne in December for Tatand to stay a station in 1957. Phillip Law leads an expedition to relieve Mawson and establish Vestfold Hills station 400 miles east in Princess Elizabeth Land. Twenty four men and aircraft improvements, including a Beaver plane and RAAF Antarctic Light’s Flight Lieutenant Peter Clemence, are planned to support Mawson and Vestfold Hills operations.
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Casey
Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions
Kista Dangail
Melbourne
Tame Wea
Tatand
Ieee
Per Phillip Law
Kista den
Antartis
Mawson
Vestfold Hills
Princess Elizabeth Land
Ki Mather
Casteet
Peter Clemence
Kista Dan
Australian Antaretie
Air Murveya
Bank Praises Fadden for Steadiness in Budget Critique
The National Bank of Australasia in its monthly summary calls the Australian budget steady and not inflationary. It notes restraint in formulation, limited immigration impact, and Treasury forthright talk on exports, import restrictions, and rising costs while highlighting internal inflation and overseas payments as key issues.
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Arthur
Vinciple
Aise
Titerton Heads to Maralinga for Atomic Tests
Deputy chairman of the Atomic Research Committee Prof. E W Titterton departed Canberra by air last night for the atomic testing grounds at Maralinga.
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Atomic Research Committee
E. W. Titterton
Canberra
Mara- Unga
Tax on ACT goods worries Canberra residents
Letters argue NSW road tax on fruit and vegetables will raise Canberra living costs. Author notes ACT relies on NSW supplies, fearing higher prices and possible future tax hikes without ACT power to resist. Signatories C C W Smith and Dimmock, O Connor.
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Reed
A.C.T
New South Wales
Ita
Australian Capital Territory
Act
Canberra
Sydney
Seat of Government
Northern Territory
C. C. W. Smith
O'Connor
Air Force Week recalls Battle of Britain and Spitfire pioneers
The article highlights Air Force Week focusing on airmen who fought in distant theaters, notes Britain’s 1200 Spitfires in the Battle of Britain, and credits the RAAF with advances in jet tech, radio navigation, and upper atmosphere studies. It mentions the 1940 Battle of Britain, Reginald Mitchell’s Spitfire design, and the memorial chapel at Fairbairn honoring past and present airmen.
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Air Force
Miles A
Frontier Age
Det
RAAF
Hex
Britain
England
Reginald J. Mitchell
Air Ministry
Mitchell
Australia
Lasseter
Alice Springs
R.a.ap
Wapatie
I. Tt
RAAJ
Jan Aeroplane Tn
Fairbairn
Com.t
Wirl
Garriason
Fawe
More Married Women In Work-Force Across Australia
The Australian census shows married women in the workforce rose from 4.7 percent of the female population in 1947 to 6.5 percent in 1953. Meanwhile, male participation fell from 65 to 63 percent over the same period. the 1954 census also notes a decline in young workers due to low birth years.
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Commonwealth
Carver
Ocup
Renste Agures
Chiver Paiittis
Lot's
Tobour
Unclear OCR Brief Notes About Assets and Dates
Fragmentary text references assets, months and a monetary figure but details are unclear. Readable items include numbers and potential names, yet the overall meaning and event are not evident from the fragment.
Revenue and expenditure report for the financial year
Official treasury figures show August revenue reaching £145 0H with tax income £88 200 00% and total expenditure to August at £49 201, majority for saving services. Defence spending accounted for £28 818,000 of the total annual allocation. Revenue yet R expenditure trends indicate continued fiscal activity in early-year months.
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Revenu
Ralion
The
Treasuy
LN Huns
Porto
Ture
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Australianpital Territory
Antarctic Research Schedule
BANK
Fadden
Nation Bank of Australasia
Maralinga
Dimmock
Hescur
Fairbairn Air Station
Cnlert
Victorias
Queensland
Pairbairn
Ralf
Decun, Bala
Bray Mat
Beptenter
Monson
Anpae
Atrmen’s
Gordon Munro
Cam
William Oneee
Fairbairn R.A.A
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