Heater woes prompt Mrs C to seek action from manufacturers
Mrs C of Chifley complained to Voters' Voice after an oil heater she bought last June failed after six weeks. Flames and soot appeared due to oil overload and a faulty ignition part, with the Melbourne agent and Sydney office promising repairs. Five months passed with no remedy, heightening asthma concerns for her children. Canberra branch was urged to act. soon the jet repair was completed and satisfaction reported.
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Mrs C
Melbourne
Sydney
Voice
Canberra
Insurance denial over policy clause blamed after car write-off
M H of the Australian National University faced a denied insurance claim for a car write-off after a rain skid. The policy clause reportedly excludes coverage for vehicles in unsafe or damaged condition. NSW fined him 5 pounds for a smooth tyre, which the company cited as justification.
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M. H
Australian National University
Sydney Claims Officer
Nsw
NWSW
Refund on policy for Lyons woman near Sydney
Miss T of Lyons sought a refund on a comprehensive motor vehicle policy taken last June. After paying, she was promised a refund if she wrote to Sydney head office. Despite multiple letters, only one letter was found, but a cheque for 6.21 was sent to Miss T. as a policy refund.
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Mes T
Lyons
Sydney
Miss T
Miss T.’s Insurance Company
Voters
Voice
Amended timetable sparks commuter complaint at ANU
A part time student at the Australian National University said the new Capital Territory bus timetable leaves the last Duffy bus 14 hours earlier than before. The old schedule had a 11.10pm weekday Civic departure connecting at 11.36pm, while the new plan shows 10.20pm. The department notes a later 11.50pm Woden Interchange service and 11.45pm weekend/holiday runs now included.
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Australian National University
Department of the Capital Territory
Duffy
Civic
Duffy-Rivett
Woden
Woden Valley
Premium refund after policy cancellation in Queanbeyan
Mrs S of Queanbeyan sought refund for unexpired portion of household insurance premium after cancelling a policy originally taken by her husband. Despite multiple calls to Canberra and Sydney offices, no reply until Voters’ Voice intervened. refund of 35.10 was issued.
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Queanbeyan
Canberra
Sydney
Insurance Company
Voters
Voice
Mrs S
New Zealand moves toward a joint aircraft production plan
New Zealand eyeing a shared aero industry solution as Aero Engine Services Ltd and Air Parts Ltd join with Air New Zealand and the National Airways Corporation to form a new aero-space venture. Wings built in Christchurch, fuselages in Auckland, and Hamilton plants handle undercarriages and testing. The venture aims to smooth production, avoid boom bust cycles, and keep NZ competitive abroad.
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New Zealand
Hamilton
Aero Engine Services Ltd
RAAF
Royal Thai Air Force
Royal New Zealand Air Force
Air Parts Ltd
Fletcher
Boing
Douglas
Ernment
Air New Zealand
National Airways Corporation
Aero-Space Corporation
National Airrwas Corporation
Christchurch
Auckland
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