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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 27, 1957
Page
15
An American aviation correspondent reports the Firestreak missile is ineffective in cloud cover and will not perform as expected. The Daily Mail notes confidence in the weapon’s definition while British officials keep details secret amid wartime weather considerations.
The High Court may rule on a challenge to the Victorian Haulers Tax Act affecting road damage charges. The Motor Transport Commissioner noted no group unites all interstate haullers. ATA head Spellacy said his body represents most carriers, but a uniform tax awaits broader acceptance.
The Acting Commonwealth Statistician Mr. Carver reports April 30 outstanding hire purchase balances at £231,300,000, down from £231, etc. The April total includes 70,275 agreements for goods worth £22,762,000, with 24,537 vehicle agreements valued at £17,324,000 and £10,574,000 financed. Household and personal goods total 52,754 agreements at £4,206,000 with £3,424,000 financed. Plant machinery accounts for 1,964 agreements worth £1,172,000 with £733,000 financed.
Ansett rejects ANA proposals and vows to oppose a TAA backed plan. Ansett chairman says a merger would block ANA and raise fares, noting Ansett’s growth and the potential benefit of amalgamation over liquidation. He pledges to push for a deal despite ANA’s stance.
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