Possible Return of Low Base Sales Tax in Budget Talks
Canberra discussions consider restoring a 1.3 percent base sales tax in the 1954-55 federal budget. The rate last appeared under Chifley and was used by the Menzies Fadden government in 1960 01, later dropped in 1951 52. Current rates are 12 and 16 23 percent with calls for a tax free period and potential deductions for nonresident capital.
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Canberra
Chifley
Menzies-Fadden
Australia
Govit
Six Injured in Head-on Collision in City
Six people were injured in a head-on crash between two sedans at the western entrance to the Percy Street subway. Five victims belong to one family, with the parents treated by a Warwick doctor and later moved to Brisbane General Hospital. The other car was driven by Mrs. Mc Cont.
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Percy Street
Warwick
Brisbane General Hospital
Mr J McCormack Re-elected to CP Presidency
Mr J McCormack retains presidency of the CP organization and is re-elected as trustee. The report notes continued leadership and confident stewardship of the group.
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J. McCormack
C. P. Presidency
U S Plans to Keep Planes in The China Sea
President Eisenhower faces questions over US response to Communist threats in the South China Sea while U S search planes clash with Chinese fighters. General Pepper warns of serious consequences if attacks continue. Pentagon officials stress restraint and readiness amid mounting tensions with China.
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Washington
United States
Stina Bea
China
Eisenhower
Moscow
Pali
Bian
Coman
Hornet
Philippine Sea
Wrahington
Bea
Party Tributes to Sir Arthur Fadden in Brisbane
Brisbane scenes recall tributes to Sir Arthur Fadden with remarks by Mr J McCormack about the late leader. The Queensland Division celebrates the recent federal election results and notes the retirement of former Wide Bay member, now life member of the party.
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Sir Arthur Fadden
Brisbane
Tefoulte
Vece Fadden
J. McCormack
Arthur Fadden
Arthur Faden
Conti
Queensland
Wide Bay
SSS
Off the Pig's Back Sparks Sympathy Over Meat Prices
A fragmented letter expresses sympathy for a pig producer amid rising pork prices and urges addressing concerns to the QDO at its ranch meeting. The writer calls for constructive suggestions to aid primary producers.
Timber Shortage Delays Bridge Projects
Timber shortages slow bridge work as sawmills struggle to supply lumber. Construction teams push schedules while mills face supply constraints and rising demand.
Hiley to resign as Liberal Leader in Queensland
Brisbane report states Mr Hiley will resign soon as leader of the Queensland Parliamentary Liberal Party while remaining a private member of Parliament. He told Liberal members yesterday of his plan and drew mixed reactions from party colleagues.
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Mr. Hiley
Liberal
Brisbane
On A. Hey
Queensland
Clio
Dingo Barrier Fence Motions by Graziers at Inglewood
Graziers at Inglewood meeting adopt a motion that fence costs be shared by all benefited areas and not borne by individual holders. A statutory controlling board is proposed to manage erection and maintenance akin to Rabbit Boards. The group also urges surveyed boundaries and asks Lands Department to ease ringbarking restrictions.
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Grasiers’ Association
Inglewood
W. A. Raff
Richardson “Miemiers
Goondiwindi
Rome
Po Goondi
Waggamba
Costello
Richardson
Hunter
Richard- Jean
Smith
Beth and
Hogarth
WGA
Lands Department
Messrs
Suez Agreement Keeps British Interest in Middle East
British forces withdraw from the Canal Zone but will redeploy to maintain commitments in the Middle East. The United States backs the new agreement as Britain plans to retain a substantial garrison and ongoing naval presence despite reduced land forces.
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C Wrates
Unesco
Georges Frasier Qanberra
Buer Canal Zone
United Kingdom
Middle East
Britain
United States
Canal Zone
Two- Suri Ic
Noe
Bates Basten
England’s Pace Emphasis for MCC Side and Ashes Return
The article lists England’s touring squad with Hutton as captain and May as vice captain, highlighting pace and a young Kent batsman Colin Cowdrey as a surprise inclusion. It notes Bedser, Statham, Evans, Graveney, and others forming a strong line, aiming to reclaim the Ashes at The Oval.
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Bedser
Statham
Loader
Kent
Colin Cowdrey
Saulley Hut
Hutton
West Indies
Keith Andrew
Northample
Aide
the Oval
May
Bailey
Panel Bedser
Evans
Graveney
England
P. May
Simpaui
W. Edrich
T. E. Fyau
Severen
Campiany
Vedio
J. H Wardle
B. Jake
Wi Graveney
McCon
J. Lander
F. Tyson
I Andrew
Tweed Heads Team Wins Phone Quiz
Tweed Heads telephonists won the annual telephonists quiz yesterday by one point over Queensland. The four Northern Rivers relatives scored 96 points and went through six rounds without dropping a point, while matter of forestry revenue and lease proposals were discussed at a meeting with several named figures.
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Brisbane
Tweed Heads
Queensland
Parmer
Ct Forestry Department
Toulinton
Hogarth
UGA
Ds Department
Filmer
Turner
Messrs
Travers
Parer
Hunter and Richardson
McKechaie
Wales
Guan
Retairman
Wheat Scheme Good News for Queensland Grain Growers
The president of the Queensland Grain Growers Association Andrew Vhs announced yesterday that a uniform satisfactory home consumption price for wheat for five years would benefit all grain growers. The scheme covers all states, ensures orderly marketing, and maintains flour prices for 100,900,000 bushels of export wheat amid renewed industry confidence. The delay by the government is criticized as unnecessary.
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Toowousier
Thce
Gueenaland
Ian Vhs
H Anderson
Australia
Jwaleh
Appeasement Days Over Says Mr Anthony in Australia
In Brisbane Mr Anthony declared appeasement days ended and the United States should press allies to act against Communists. He urged Australia to not sit on the sidelines and join friends to say thus far and no further. The postmaster general warned decisive action and possible joint moves with enemies who threaten freedom.
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Rouext_Pepper
United States Marines
Wie Eee
Pepper
Traininz
Coust
Waa
Miyer
Pomeea
Brisbane
United States
Anthony
Aniaal
Image Arty Iy
Australia
Purpese of the mit an oon valley
The text appears garbled with incomplete phrases and names. It mentions a meeting and valley location but lacks clear actions, dates, or organizations to form a coherent report.
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The
Mit
Under Influence in Charge of Horse
A summary notes a case involving a person charged with being under the influence while in charge of a horse. The brief details focus on the legal action rather than the broader incident.
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