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Note: ADAMS FAMILY HISTORY DAD'S FATHER (JOSEPH ADAMS JNR) BORN 1876 DIED 1963 AGED 87
CAME TO MT DUNEED AGED 9 IN 1883. THEN TO HOBART TAS.
JOSEPH JNR. WORKED AS A REPORTER FOR THE HOBART MERCURY FRO A TIME THEN FOR THE PUBLIC SERVICE MOVING TO MELBOURNE AS DEPUTY FEDERAL COMMISSIONER FOR TAXATION.
SON CYRIL BORN 29.1.1902
CYRIL'S GRANDFATHER HAD A BLACKSMITH'S SHOP ON WHAT IS NOW CALLED CONSTITUTION DOCK HOBART TASMANIA
BELLE AND CYRIL ADAMS BURIED AT MEMORIAL PARK ALTONA-FAMILY TREE 16- COURT OF GOSPELS
WE LEFT BENDIDO IN 1941.
11311/63
7 Jun 1963
EXTRACT OF DEATH ENTRY
STATE OF VICTORIA
REGISTRATION NO. 11311/63
DATE OF DEATH 7 JUN 1963
PLACE OF DEATH
TOORAK
USUAL RESIDENCE
FLAT 12A, 59 QUEENS ROAD
SOUTH MELBOURNE
NAME JOSEPH ADAMS
OCCUPATION PUBLIC SERVANT
SEX AND AGE MALE 87 YEARS
ISSUED AT MELBOURNE
V.H. ARNOLD
GOVERNMENT STATIST
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IN THE WILL OF JOSEPH ADAMS LATE OF "KINROSS" 59 QUEENS ROAD MELBOURNE IN THE STATE OF VICTORIA RETIRED CIVIL SERVANT.
DIED 7TH JUNE 1963 AT "TREWITHIN" PRIVATE HOSPITAL GORDON STREET TOOTAK AGED 87 YEARS.
PARTICULARS OF ASSETS & LIABILITIS VICTORIA.
REAL ESTATE NIL PERSONAL ESTATE( POUNDS,SHILLINGS,PENCE) 11.505.9.7 LESS LIABILITIES 321.11.2 TOTAL11,183.17.5
FURNITURE AND HOUSEHOLD EFFECTS. 1 WARDROBE 2 MATS 1. 12" TELEVISION SET 2 ROCKING CHAIRS
CURVED ARM BRIDGE CHAIRS 2 WATERCOLORS, GUM. 1 SET BOOK SHELVES (PINE) 1 TRANSISTOR (DAMAGED) 1 COVERED CHAIR 1 AUTO TRAY 1 RECORD CABINET 1 WOODEN PEDESTAL 1 BAROMETER 1 PINE GATELEG TABLE, SUNDRY LINEN, CUTLERY,POTS AND PANS AND CHINA 1 CARD TABLE 1. 3 DRAWER BLOUSE CABINET 1 BOOKCASE & SUNDRY ITEMS OF HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECT SOLD FOR GROSS 174.15.6
LIABILITIES STATE ELECTRICITY COMMISSION MELBOURNE.(ELECTRICITY SUPPLIED) POSTMASTER GENERAL'S DEPARTMENT, TELEPHONE ACCOUNT. EPWORTH HOSPITAL ERIN STREET RICHMOND.MYER EMPRORIUM LTD. BOURKE STREET MELBOURNE, GOODS SUPPLIED. "TREWITHIN " PRIVATE HOSPITAL NURSING FEES TO DATE OF DEATH. DR. GARRY BENNETT, 302 HIGH STREET WINDSOR, PROFESSIONAL FEE
A.A. SLEIGHT PTY LTD ST. KILDA ROAD MELBOURNE FUNERAL EXPENSES 165.8.0
BENEFICIARIES: CYRIL WIELD ADAMS, 5 HAMLYN STREET WEST ESSENDON. SON AND MRS. EDNA MAY LEE 108 GREVILLE STREET PRAHAN DAUGHTER.
WHOLE OF ESTATE IN EQUAL SHARES.
DECEASED'S WIFE FLORENCE MAUD ADAMS PREDECEASED THE TESTATOR. MR McKEAN
EXTRACT FROM A MELBOURNE NEWSPAPER OF THE 1930’S
A SUBMISSION BY JOSEPH ADAMS- DEPUTY FEDERAL COMMISSIONER OF TAXATION.
Concluding his evidence before the Royal Commission on Taxation today, The Federal Deputy Commissioner (Mr Joseph Adams) said that the existing centralised control of Taxation was the most efficient system that could be devised.
He could not suggest any means by which taxation provisions could be relaxed without facilitating evasions resulting in losses of revenue.
The commission is inquiring into proposals for the simplification and standardisation of Commonwealth and State Taxation Laws.
Mr. Adams said that he thought a simpler form of return could be adopted for use by taxpayers whose main source of income consisted of salaries and wages.
“In addition to providing for salary, wages, bonuses, allowances and value of board, the form could provide for inclusion of property income in the form of interest, dividend and rents” said Mr Adams. “Provision could be made for deductions for children, medical expenses, insurance premiums, superannuation, gifts, calls, State Income Tax and repairs to property from which rent is received, the form would be used for State Income Tax and Unemployment Relief Tax.
IN TAXPAYERS INTEREST “Although severe criticism has been levelled at the form in use now, it is to be borne in mind that the extent of the information required is in the interests of Taxpayers as it provides for all the deductions that a Taxpayer may claim.”
Commenting on the policy of centralised control, Mr Adams said that no improvement would result from decentralisation.
It would prove more costly than the present system. A distribution of returns to various parts of a state would result in a loss of that ready reference to files of Taxpayers which was so necessary for checking purposes.
Mr E.D. Roper, counsel assisting the commission, asked was it not a fact that people who had failed to make returns in past years when they should have made them were afraid to come forward now because of the punishment they would receive for their past offences, and would it not be worth while having one three months’ period when past defaulters could come forward without fear of penalties.
Mr. Adams said that he did not favour the idea. A man should take his punishment for past sins. If he did not come forward voluntarily he would ultimately be found out.
DIFFERENTIATION OF RATES Mr. Adams said he considered there should be a differentiation between the rates of tax on personal exertion and property income because the former was of uncertain character dependent upon the income earning capacity of the individual, whereas property income was a more or less of a permanent character.
Newspaper cutting now becomes badly frayed at the edges.
“A differentiation for rate purposes between earned and unearned income appears to be a recognised principle of Taxation in all countries where an income tax is imposed” said Mr. Adams.
Asked if he had any suggestions to offer with a view of the simplification of the provisions of the Act relating to the determinations of the profits of graziers, Mr. Adams said that from a departmental point of view the existing system was satisfactory, and apart from a few individual cases of hardship, had been acceptable to livestock owners as a body…………at the close of each year involved very little trouble.
TAXPAYERS AGENTS In conclusion Mr. Adams was not in favour of registration of Taxation Agents. In any scheme of registration it was probably necessary to require each individual to be a member of some recognised Accounting Institute. Many individuals who did not possess the qualifications earned a livelihood by acting as agents for taxpayers and did their work in a capable and painstaking manner, to deprive these individuals of their means of livelihood would be unjust.
In adjourning the inquiry until 10.30 am tomorrow, the chairman of the commission (Mr. Justice Ferguson) said we appreciate the wholehearted assistance from the department. Your evidence has been given not so much from a departmental view, but with a genuine desire to help the commission and with a full appreciation of the position of the taxpayer.
King O’Malley was often seen in the Commonwealth Bank Staff Cafeteria,
at 367 Collins Street Melbourne in the early 1950’s, just before his death.
He would justify his presence by telling the Cafeteria Staff that he was the Founder of the Commonwealth Bank.
Joseph Adams, inscribed on the fly leaf, was the Deputy Federal Commissioner of Taxation in the 1930’s and his son, Cyril W Adams and grandson
John W Adams both served in the Commonwealth Bank with 84 years service between them.
Reference Note 19
ADAMS FAMILY HISTORY
DAD'S FATHER (JOSEPH ADAMS JNR) BORN 1876 DIED 1963 AGED 87
CAME TO MT DUNEED AGED 9 IN 1883.
SON CYRIL BORN 29.1.1902
CYRIL'S GRANDFATHER HAD A BLACKSMITH'S SHOP ON WHAT IS NOW CALLED CONSTITUTION DOCK HOBART TASMANIA
BELLE AND CYRIL ADAMS BURIED AT MEMORIAL PARK ALTONA-FAMILY TREE 16- COURT OF GOSPELS
WE LEFT BENDIDO IN 1941.
May 31st, 1942 FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE JOURNAL
RETIREMENT OF J. ADAMS, ESQ., I.S.O.,
DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF TAXATION, CENTRAL OFFICE, MELBOURNE
After 45 years' service, Mr. Adams retired' from .the position of Deputy
Commissioner of Taxation, Central Office, Melbourne, on the 30th April,
1942. Mr. Adams. joined the State Public Service of Tasmania in 1897,
and after 13 years' service in the Public Works and Lands and Survey
Departments in that State, he transfer red to the Commonwealth Public
Service in 1911, taking up duty in .the Federal Taxation Department at
Hobart. He quickly attained the position of Senior Clerk in that office,
and in 1919 was promoted as Senior Clerk in the Victorian Branch of the
Taxation Department.
In 1920 he became Secretary of the Administrative Branch, and in 1921
was promoted as Assistant Deputy Commissioner of the Federal Taxation
Office in New South Wales. Mr. Adams continued to make rapid progress in
the Service, and in 1922 was appointed as Deputy Commissioner, Central
Office Melbourne which position he held up to the date of , his
retirement. His administration has at all times been marked with great
success, and by his gentlemanly qualities he has won the esteem oI all
those who have been associated and have worked with him.
In 1941 Mr. Adams was awarded the I.S.O. by His Majesty, The King, in
recognition of his long and meritorious service.
To pay honour to Mr. Adams on the occasion of his retirement and to
convey to him best wishes for continued good health and future happiness,
several functions were held. On the 1st May, 1942, officers in charge of
branches and other senior officers tendered a complimentary luncheon to
Mr . Adams. Amongst the visitors present were Mr. L. S. Jackson
(Commissioner of Taxation), Mr. R. Ewing, C.M.G. (former Commissioner of
Taxation)- Mr.C Gabel (Public Service Inspector for Victoria) Mr F.F.
Clausen (Deputy Crown Solicitor), and Mr. R. W. Chenoweth (State
Commissioner of Taxation for Victoria). The toast of "Our Guest, Mr. J.
Adams" was proposed by Mr. Ewing and supported by Mr. R. W. Chenoweth.
Both speakers made eulogistic references to Mr. Adams, who, in his
response, thanked the speakers for their kindly references, and expressed
appreciation of the honour accorded him by those present. In the afternoon at the Taxation Office the whole staff assembled to pay
their respects to Mr. Adams, when presentations on behalf of the staff
were made .to Mr. and Mrs. Adams. The gifts to Mr Adams were a very
comfortable reading armchair and a standard reading lamp with smoker's
attachments. The present to Mrs. Adams was a crystal salad bowl. These
presentations were made on behalf of the subscribers by the Commissioner
of Taxation, Mr. L. S. Jackson, whose remarks were supported by Mr. H. H.
Trebilco (Deputy Commissioner, Central Office), Mr. J. A. Neale (Chief Assessor), and Mr. S. M. J. O'Brien (Sales Tax Investigation Officer)
who spoke more particularly. on behalf of the rank and file of the office
. The remarks of these speakers were briefly supplemented by Mr. H. B.
Jackson, Assistant Deputy Commissioner, Central Office, who acted as
chairman. The chairman also read many congratulatory letters which he
had received from other Deputy Commissioners of Taxation and Commonwealth
officers located in other States who had been associated with Mr. Adams
in past years.
In acknowledging the gifts to Mrs Adams and himself, Mr Adams referred to
his long and happy association with the work of officers in the Taxation
Department in Tasmania, New South Wales and Victoria, and expressed deep
appreciation of the whole-hearted support which he had at all times received from the staffs under his control, and said that whatever
measure of success had attended his administration was due in a very
large measure to the loyalty and co-operation which had been placed at
his disposal by his staffs.
A brief function arranged by the Public Service Inspector for Victoria
was also held at the Hotel Australia, to which the heads of Commonwealth
Departments located in Melbourne were invited. A large number attended,
and apologies were received from others. Mr. C. Gabel, Public Service Inspector, who was chairman, proposed the toast of "Our Guest,
Mr. J. Adams." and made a presentation of a case of pipes on behalf of
those assembled. Mr Adams again suitably responded.
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The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954), Monday 6 September 1897, page 2
Presentation,-On Saturday last", the
j
morn boro of tho commercial and representa.
I
tivoa of tho meohanioal atuffa of The \
Mtrcw'j and Tasmanian Mail Cffioes assembled
in the managor's room to bid good
byo to Mr. Joseph Adams, who lins for
lomo timo been conncotpd with tho commercial
ataff. Mr. O. T. Taylor mode tho
présentation, which consisted of a gold
mounted swan fouutain pon
»nil applhnoo»,
bearing on ii Rold band the words, " Mr,
'joseph Adams, from ftlbw . emp'oye s,
J he Mercury tifflco, September 4, IBU/."
Mr. Taylor upolto in approving tarma of the
recipient's connection with tho oflioo, and of
his steady oonducl and application to his
duties, and expressed on behalf of ali
concerned thoir regret at his departure, and
huprd ho would neocpt tho token of their
eateom which ho handed to him, not for
any intrinsio value, but bncnuso of the
kindly fooling and rcBpoot which luid behind
it. He wished him every suooess in his
new aphero of work. Mr. \V. Neall, tho
senior overseer, Bald that in connection with
the advortlaing department he had naturally
beeu brought a great deal in oontact with
Mr, Adams, and both himaelf and the
compositors of the depurtment woro much indebted
to him for many notB of thoughtful
nea« and efforts to oblige. Mr. Btrtlalt
aald the compositora would willingly, had
there been room, have assembled with them
and given Mr. Adams thrco parting cheers.
Mr. Adama, in reply, thanked the donors for
tho gift and expression of good-will, and suid
he should always rotain vory pleasant ro
oollcotions ot his oonneotion with tho offioe.
Mr, Adams {leaves to take up a position in
the Publio Works Dopirtment.
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The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954), Thursday 12 June 1941, page 2
Companions of the Imperlal Service
Order (I.S.O.).
Mr. Joseph Adams, of Glen Iris (V.).
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Hobart Mercury 2nd July 1904 P4
1904 Clerk in the Hobart Department of Lands and Surveys
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