Chifley Sets Tax Cuts Across Federal Budget Plan
Prime Minister Chifley outlines tax reductions and social service boosts in a sweeping federal budget package. Proposals include lowering income tax on higher earners, reducing excise duties, expanding pension thresholds, and increasing widows and aged pensions, with total yearly cost around £20 million to £22 million. The plan also touches on unemployment, hospital funding, and means testing changes. The document signals broad fiscal shifts aimed at market incentives and welfare expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wddiikiga
Btn
Vite Benetts
Mlso
Mike
Budget Highlights From Mr Chifley's Plan Reveals
The budget outlines nett revenue of £192.0 million after tax concessions and expenditure of £5104 million with a £177 million gap to fund from other sources. It proposes a 17 percent general income tax reduction, cuts in sales tax on clothing and drapery, and expanded Commonwealth support for mental health, disability schemes, and war pensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chiffey
United Kingdom
Taalion
Concessions In Sales Tax Worth £350 000 Budget Update
Canberra reports the LMHS Budget grants sales tax concessions worth £350 000 to cover household soft furnishings and items. Prime Minister Chifley announces a move to remove sales tax on many clothing and consumer goods, lowering the rate from 28 to 10 percent for selected items. Official use goods for the United Nations and certain imported goods gain exemptions as part of the new tax policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
LMHS
House of Representatives
Chifley
United Nations
Wanted Ex Soldier Is Back In Japan
Sydney reports Frank Weaver a year-old clerk who married an Impaneel girl while with the British Occupation Force is back in Japan. He reportedly made two solo trips to Japan to rejoin his wife. Awaiting appeal on a forged document case, investigators probe how he returned to Japan. Public and police inquiries intensify as the case draws sensational attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Frank Weaver
Japan
Miltary
Civil Police
Commonwealth Investigation Branch
Three Warned Off in Dick Turpin Case
Melbourne report on turf inquiry charging Dick Turpin owner Syd Lyons trainer J W Hayes and associates with drug use. Stewards ruled the horse, its owner and staff were warned off after findings of amphetamine presence in the horse’s system. Appeals considered by VEC committee as figures connected to Caulfield Cup case faced scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Syd Lyons
Dick Turpin
W. Duncan
Iadliner
Hore
J. W H. Joy
VEC
Purch
Lyons
Duncan
Hayes
Decklor Winna Uney
Shewrdiy
Lyon
Hernmounemnent
Roc
Secon
Belhaven
Ue Plewards
Wes Ther Hayes
Dunesnard Lyon
Dunewn
Keriowr
Australia
Ina
Sydney Lyon
RAAP
ATF
Middle East
New Chelnea
Sydney
AIG Hoskinwker
McDeavuld
Conmont
Wlcuer
Cloydiey
Melebourne
Mystery Theft From Police Station Safe
High ranking officers questioned 20 policemen after £2240 missing from a Liverpool police station safe. The money locked since May was gone when Detective J. Renchan opened the tin. only scraps of paper remained. Vicelich, charged with stealing from his mother, was committed for trial this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eydney
Liverpool
J. Rencan
I Live
Renehan
Jakey Vicelich
Mia
Vicelich
No Confidence Motion To Be Moved To Day
BRISBANE A motion of no confidence in the Queensland Government is to be moved in Parliament today by the Leader of the QPP Mr Hiley. He gave notice yesterday. Debate opened over repeal of anti-picketing laws and remissions, with clashes in the chamber and sharp exchanges between Nicklin and Brassington as the session opened. The motion's fate and further discussion will unfold after a Key exchange with Mr Hanlon and further remarks on remissions and penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Queensland
Q.P.P
Hiley
Mr Nicklin
Mr Brassington
Tskose Brassington
Nicklin
Jon
Mir Nicklin
Moner
Hanlon
Ple
Mrr Hanlon
MacDonald Ocp
Stanley
Hia Nok
McDonald
MacDonald
Tanak
Mir
Ee Repem
Sparkes
C.P
Aubigny
Ruppert
Gul
Hla Repen
Paterson
Vom
Pnibndel
Bowens
QPP Lauder
Hiley Culd
Aiatralla
Hanlin
Peach Shire
Nias
Halon
Fussiierns
Hanson
Seecu
Eircum
Healy
Julius
Art
Shemiler
Carroll
Pia
Pie
Sant Party
Hine Gpp
Wold
Miley
Country Party
Bruce Fin
Corday
Cooper
Jow
Lima
Celire
Premier Laughs At Retirement Query
Brisbane report describes a chaotic parliamentary session with a sharp exchange over retirement and leadership. The speech devolves into confusion as officials and lawmakers raise allegations about political conduct and calling out potential successors.
Mother Not For Trial For Baby s Murder
Sydney report states Mrs Dorethy Logh Mapa aged 23 will not face trial for murder of her baby boy found dead at Herne Bay amid unclear circumstances. Crown prosecutors maintain they will proceed with other related charges if applicable. The case involves her husband Charlee Willa Moise and other unidentified relatives in a disputed matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Dorethy Logh Mapa
Jin
Herne Bay
Charlee
Willa
Russians Break Pledge Police Arrested in Berlin Clash
London dispatch reports that 18 Western Sector policemen arrested while being moved from Berlin City Hall to French Sector in lorries. Russians denied danger, and authorities debated the Berlin crisis at a four power meeting. General Clay indicated no immediate breakthrough, while Western, British, and French governors prepared further steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Despit
Kotikov
Berlin
Reuter
Falice
Associated Press
Finslerh
Ara Crrogmat
Pollo
Eet
Fe Aos
Reuters
Pays Ot
Lodge
Strong Press
Mm Tuesaday
Clay
Thea
Mouter
Iney
Officie Barinehiment
Eruers
Merl
Doge
Twercay
Ruman
Chifley Named In Alleged Shares Scandal
CANBERRA Named in the house yesterday as a shareholder of radio station 2100 Newcastle Mr Cose ley was accused of being party to an arrangement for preference shares. The death that Mr Chiftey held 600 6 preference is alleged to have occurred. Statements claimed 16 per cent of ordinary shares preceding preference dividends. Prominent Labour figures named include FR A prerence shares D. wat Be erence shares and J Stewart A Mc Alpine TH Denford RK A with references to preference shares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Eee Yeaterday
Newcastle
Coseley
Chiftey
Huteh- Inson
Heral
Victoria
Autehinson
Uistah
Messrs
Vnuttte
Messrs J, Stewart
McAlpine
TH Denford
RK. A
High Bravery Award For Queenslander
Queenslanders receive medals for bravery including silver medals for rescuing three people from a boat near Mill Bay and a cease station rescue at Ayr on October 6. A brave act is cited for a rescue from a butter factory dam at Jandowae on March 3 164.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Mejon Bay
Neville
Deagon
Act
Australia
Rene
Penn
Mill Bay
Rm TT
Comsible
Cameron
Polloe
Smate
Ayr
Mry
Marjowle Manbtelt
Highstreet
Jandowae
Also Mentioned on This Page
Indiecomtage Reduction
Glao
United Rads Abogyl Sr
Abijmcla
Aew
Finaneia
Wenslone
Wits
Chile
Cintley
Coe
Commonwealth
Levonnea
TAO Fe
Antrak
I. Co
Lo Ee
Poneson Wea Sh
Funes
Belie
Statiente
Cnet
ACTIL
Pigott
ECO Pty
LTO
Warwick
Washington
Truman
Uastay
Nativeuelees Council
Blerliry
Armed Services
National Boulty Resources’ Board
Cresswell
Ford & Fordson
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!