Open Column Explains Land Value Rates and Local Tax Limits
The writer explains the Local Government Extension Act and how councils may levy rates on land values from 1908. It details limits set by the Legislative Council, illustrates with Peak Hill figures, and notes councils can choose to rate unimproved values or rental value, aiming to clarify the shift of taxing power to local authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Sydney
Legislative Council
Carruthers
Advocate land value rating to spur growth and curb idleness
A letter argues for taxing land values only to boost production and employment, noting unutilized land in Peak Hill and urging every municipality to adopt the system. It cites New Zealand cities using land value rating and quotes John R. Palmer praising its results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peak Hill
New Zealand
John R. Palmer
Wellington
Barrabadeen Trespass Notice From D P McKeown 1906
Walter Brown manager warns IL residents trespassing on Fairview Barrabadeen or damaging fences will be prosecuted after this date. Warning also issued against shooting trespassers in paddocks at Barrabadeen. Notices at Ruggie property prohibit duck shooting and trespassing with prosecution possible. December 29 1906.
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Ideasons
W. B. Wynne
Lessee
Fairview
Barrabadeen
Weeden Bryant
Trespass Warning Issued for Tandarra Property
Notice from W. G. Haynes dated January 10, 1907 cautions that persons found trespassing on the Tandarra estate, recently owned by Miss Robinson, will be prosecuted. It also warns that trespassing stock will be impounded after this date.
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Tandarra
Picnic and Public Notices Roil Regional News
A Sydney correspondent asks if great wealth is a burden while Genaren hosts a Friday picnic and dance at W. G. Haynes s. Dr Roas warns smoking harms health. A 72 year old woman drowns in a Hast Goulburn tank. MLA A Bruntnell to visit Peak Hill for talks on licensing, morals and progress with songs. Labor disputes arise as the A W U takes on pastoralists for higher pay and overtime rules. Public gratuity queries spark debate among maintenance men with details on eligibility and timings.
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Sydney
The
Express
Genaren
W. G. Haynes
Roas
Hannah Cowling
Hast Goulburn
Public Service Board
Shires Council
Shire Council
Shires
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the Express
Gibson Bros
Sidney Wildie
EGS
Peak Hill Parkes
Narrowine and
Dubbo Coaches
Harvey Park
Walter Brown
Ersons
Joseph Barnes
Barnesdale
D. P. McKeown
T. Sheehan
Ruggie, Tomingley
A. WM. Paton
Local & General News
A. Bruntnell
M.L.A
Bruntnell
John Norton
Surry Hills
Masonic Hall
A.W.U
Pastoralists’ Union
Federal Arbitration Court
New South Wales
Victoria
Queensland
South Australia
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