NSW Budget Increases Motorist Fees and Taxes
NSW budget in parliament doubles motor registration fees and emissions taxes after 15 years, raises stamp duty on conveyances and contracts, and hikes commissions on totalisators. It introduces higher licence fees, additional taxes on clubs with poker machines, and boosted teacher trainee allocations. Public reaction varies from criticism to cautious approval, with opposition calling it bleak for motorists.
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Wool by sample sale a success in Australia
The first major wool by sample sale in Australia achieved an average price of 73 per kilogram with 91 percent cleared at tender close and 96 percent after further sales. About 1,869 bales sold for 254,000 dollars, averaging 730 a kilo, with the Wool Commission buying 15 percent of 19,130 bales and 37 percent of 17,800 bales in three eastern states.
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Australia
Economic Wook Producers Ltd
Maple-Brown
Wool Commission
Tatest
Averatian Wool Commission
Austalia
Alory
Vale
Sydney
Melbourne
Side
Australian Wool Commission
Albany
Late News Item From Dental Market Page
Incoherent OCR text fragment appears to reference a midweek update with scattered names and numbers. The readable content is insufficient to identify people, places, events, or outcomes.
Gold Bible distribution in Australia reaches two millionth copy
The Prime Minister announced the two millionth copy of a Bible distributed in Australia since 1956. The initiative, tied to a faith outreach, highlights ongoing religious material dissemination across the country.
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Mheaben
Australia
Tasmanian government grants second casino license
Hobart reports the Tasmanian Government parties voted to grant the licence for Tasmania's second casino in Launceston to Stocks and Holdings, a Sydney based development company.
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Hobart
Launceston
Stocks and Holdings
Rest of World team invites most players for Australia tour
Melbourne report states twelve of fourteen invited players accepted to join the Rest of the World team in Australia this season. Ledward and Victorian Cricket were noted but not named as part of the selections.
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Melbourne
Wediey
Australia
Ledward
Engineering Corporation reports first year profit of 169434
The Engineering Corporation announced a net profit of 169,434 for its first year of operation. The annual report, tabled in Parliament, shows a 18,894 operating profit for 1970-71 with a 533,246 provision for tax. The gross value of implemented works exceeded 200 million, with involvement in 34 Australian and nine overseas projects worth about 400 million.
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Snowy Mountains Engineering Corporation
Yeterday
PM mulls PSB inquiry on decentralising public service
The Prime Minister Mr McMahon proposed to ask the Public Service Board chairman Mr A. S. Cooley to study decentralising sections of the Commonwealth Public Service between Melbourne and Sydney. He cited Mr Whitlam’s editorial and the board’s annual report noting thousands of central office staff in Melbourne awaiting transfer to Canberra. The inquiry would assess cost and practicality of moving departments like Works and Posts between Melbourne and regional centers.
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Hamer
Vic
Fees to rise for dental Xrays fillings and extractions
NSW branch of the Australian Dental Association says dental fees will increase by up to 10 percent in November for Xrays fillings and extractions. ACT Dental Association notes fees there usually follow NSW levels.
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Banquet Cancelled on eve of China’s National Day
The Chinese Foreign Ministry announced that the traditional banquet planned for tomorrow on the eve of China’s National Day would not be held this year. Instead a 90 minute reception would be held at a venue. A spokesman called the move another reform.
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Iaap-Reuter
China
Canberra Forecast: Warm Windy Day With NW Freshening
Warm windy day in Canberra with freshening north west winds. Cloud cover and a maximum temperature of 70 degrees expected today.
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Canberra
Magistrate disputes felee decision in Canberra case
Canberra magistrate aide reports the ruling on felee in a recent case challenged as circumventing legislation. Keith Granville, foreman of Baa, faced a drink driving charge while needing a licence for travel to work sites across the VACT. Dobson, SM, heard the plea and considered a decision akin to a prior ruling.
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M. Emmet
Seewyn
Jermynie
Nichol, Sheas Lle
Record of unease over driving offences and sentencing
A court discussion questions leniency for a driver found guilty of an offense with 24 years of clean driving. Me Emmet and Mr Jermyn argue for stricter treatment while Mr Dobson laments the impact of a poor record on future sentencing. The exchange centers on whether the defendant's long history should lessen or justify punishment.
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Emmet
Jermyn
Dobson
Security blocks Vietnam debate in Australian parliament
The McMahon government cites security to block discussion on Australian forces in Vietnam and their withdrawal. Opposition seeks assurance that regular Vietnamese forces will cover the withdrawal, but Defence refuses to confirm. Ministers insist on no information being disclosed.
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Fairbairn
Peacock
McMahort
Vietnam
Phunoc Tuy
Phuc Tuy
Toment
Australian debate on Vietnam withdrawal and security stance
The discussion criticizes opposition insensitivity to security as Labor MPs push for moratoriums and abolition of national service. Ministers defend the withdrawal timeline, arguing gains and improved security, while questioning the readiness of local forces to cover the exit. The debate centers on Phuoc Tuy and Nui Dat, with emphasis on defensive postures and consequences of a drawn-out withdrawal.
Kremlin blacklists diplomats and journalists amid UK expulsion row
AAP reports Britain expelled Soviet officials prompting Moscow to prepare a retaliatory list targeting Britons, diplomats, and journalists. The draft blacklist would include prominent business figures and media personnel amid rising tensions and warnings of possible countermeasures.
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Dickie
Soviet Union
Britain
Uranium talks due in US amid church remarks
An Anglican bishop from Canberra and Goulburn warns clergy must seek closer contact with parishioners in an interview on the eve of his retirement. In South Vietnam, President Thieu orders police to shoot demonstrators disrupting public war efforts.
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Vietnam
Thiew
South Vietnm I
SkilSAW Model 533A Sale Doubled as False Ad Claim
A sales manager cites outrage over a claimed 5K power saw priced at 23.95 dollars. The letter argues the model 533A with deep cut and safety features would not justify such a price and warns of potential false advertising lawsuits.
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