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Newspaper
Blackwood Times
Location
Blackwood, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 18, 1948
Page
7
At the Bunbury Chamber of Commerce meeting on June 9 Mr. R. 5. Hunter warned of a severe shortage of fencing wire due to coal scarcity. He urged rescision or subsidy of import duties to stabilize supply and aid primary producers until Western Australia resumes local manufacture.
The Transport Minister said allocations to local authorities from petrol tax are not yet ready for further advice. He noted submissions prepared by the department for consideration. The Commonwealth Aid Roads and Works Act 1948 governs allocations for three years and amendment prospects are unclear. State Government retains primary control and views should be conveyed to the State Premier ahead of the next Premiers Conference.
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