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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 02, 1958

Page

8

Farmers Reject Direct Action On Road Tax

The association opposes the tax and resists direct industrial action, including a potential 24-hour stoppage of trucks. Members insist they have never resorted to strikes in 65 years and prefer staying within the law despite debate about an alternative stance.

Road Tax Repeal Council Sydney N.S.W. Farmers and Settlers’ Association J. P. Cass Wheater Kendall A. Dawe Gypenthorpe R. Black Cass Tegal J. Somers Parkes

Court Test Of Transport Act Validity

NSW High Court today hears a challenge to the Transport (Co ordination) Act. Pioneer Express Pty of Melbourne claims the act infringes Section 92 of the Commonwealth Constitution. The company was fined in Sydney for operating a public motor coach between Sydney and Canberra without NSW act benefit.

Sednex Nsw Transport Pioneer Express Pry Lta Melbourne Sydney Canberra N.S.W. Act

Fans Cheer Wardle as Yorkshire Drops Spinner

At Sheffield Bramhall Lane Yorkshire fans cheered Johnny Wardle throughout his dismissal as Somerset beat Yorkshire. The crowd applauded him from the pavilion box while Yorkshire officials decided they would not retain the left-arm spinner for next season.

London Yorkshire Johnny Wardle Sheffield Somerset Bramhall Lane de Express Today Wardle Australia

Unfortunate Break Costs NSW Hockey Trip to Perth

A mishap during the Canberra Sydney University hockey match left Richard Barnard of Sydney University with a broken thumb. The injury bars him from joining the New South Wales hockey team on their Perth visit.

Perth Canberra Sydney University Richard Barnard New South Wales

League Purge On Clearances Rocks Group 19

Group 19 clubs face a purge by the group executive over player clearances amid reports of unauthorized players in matches. With semi finals in two weeks, officials warn penalties could alter points as investigators probe key figure Clive Moon alleged to have played for St Patrick's Club without clearance.

Cooata Ineby Clive Moon St Patrick's Club

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