NEWSPAPER TAX.
VALIDITY TO BE TESTED.
INJUNCTION BY SYDNEY PAPERS
In order to test the validity of the recently passed Newspaper Tax Act a writ has been issued out of the High Court, on behalf of the “Sydney Morning Herald,” the “Daily Telegraph,” the “Sun,” and the “Evening News,” claiming a declaration that the Act is invalid, being inconsistent with the, provisions of the Commonwealth Constitution.
Plaintiffs ask for an injunction restraining the State of New South Wales and the. Colonial Treasurer from proceeding tp enforce the Act, They have filed notice of motion asking for an interim injunction in accordance with the claims ip the writ. The four newspapers have engaged leading counsel to appear in the case.
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Hauraki Plains Gazette, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 5071, 5 January 1927, Page 3
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119NEWSPAPER TAX. Hauraki Plains Gazette, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 5071, 5 January 1927, Page 3
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