Refund sought for ACT vehicle registration rebate
Holder bought a NSW vehicle via ACT dealer and paid to pre transfer registration. She realized a rebate on SV registration could apply, but four months of attempts failed. Firm said rebate would take months and may cost more than the refund. spokesman noted one refund applied while plates suspended. Costs cited included transfer fee of 4 and 100 of vehicle value.
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Nsw
Act
Buttould
Wolwes
Une Tepistralin
Wotay
Man seeks refund after wrong type flame thrower hire
Mr Po of Chifley hired a blowtorch from Fyshwick for weed control in a small rock garden. He returned with a flame thrower leaking fuel and unsuitable for the job, arguing the firm should refund the hire fee in full as no machine could burn only the weeds without harming plants. The manager noted the item had been returned and not used properly, with Po admitting the device was not suitable.
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Chifley
Fyshwick
Arich
Sume
Mr Po
Mir Ip
Mundiger
Po O
Voters Voice One 45 Refund to Mr P After Cleaning
A report notes Mr P received a partial refund of $1.50 after agreeing that only half the money could be returned due to a machine needing cleaning before rehiring. Mr P appeared agreeable and left the scene.
Long delay on bond leaves renter frustrated for months
Mrs S of Lyneham sought help from Voters' Voice after an $80 bond for a rented house, returned only partially as $15.86 with over 130 days of delay. The agent blamed the owner for the refund holdup, despite prior rent being paid in advance. The owner faced threats of action, and a refund finally arrived after intervention.
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MR S
Lyneham
Voters’ Voice
Refund plea ignored by washing machine dealer
A widow from Ainslie, awaiting a single bowl or remaining option, paid a $25 deposit on a used machine through a dealer in Fysh and was told a refund would be delivered when the owner returned. She waited weeks, heard nothing, and faced delays as she sought a refund for the deposit after deciding to buy elsewhere.
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Bond
Fysh
Ainslie
Voice
Woman Suffers Hair Colour Mix Up to Dark Brunette
Mrs T of Manuka says a hair colouring labelled light golden brown turned her hair almost black after use. She complained to the chemist, who blamed perming and absorption but offered to supply materials free or pay for professional restoration. The matter was to be referred to the manufacturers.
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Manuka
Sweater shrinkage leads to compensation for Mrs D
Mrs D of Cook collects her husband hand knitted sweater from a dry cleaner two months after it shrank and developed holes. Voters' Vowe wrote to the manager seeking compensation. A firm representative later called with an open cheque and discussed the sweater value, offering compensation and hoping she did not feel fobbed off.
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Mrs D
Cook
Vowe
Mm D
Problem with oil heater in Mawson
ME B of Mawson complained after an oil heater failed and a reconditioned valve cost $21. A technician returned twice but a third visit demanded another $21. He cancelled the first cheque and wrote to Melbourne. After six weeks no reply, we contacted the manufacturer. a rep fixed the heater within a week with only the original $21 charge to the distributor.
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ME. B
Mawson
Melbourne
New information service for Canberra Queanbeyan area opens
The Canberra branch of the Australian Council of Social Service opened the COSS Information Bureau on the third floor of the MLC Building London. It operates Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm to direct Canberra and Queanbeyan residents to proper agencies and offer referrals.
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Queanhevur
Act
Canberra
Australian Council of Soci
Council
Pam
Spm
MLC
London
Aircon
Sient
COSS
Austrian Council of Social Service
Voters Voice Help Call for Injustice Tips Canberra
Voters Voice invites readers to report injustices or legitimate concerns. The Canberra Times notes letters may include identity details, with no names published without permission. Contact options include call, write, or mail to Voter Voice Canberra City address.
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Canberra Times
PO Bow
Canberra City
Act
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