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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 14, 1955

Page

5

Taxi Cab System In Canberra With New Licences

Mr. Kent Hughes approved increasing hire car licences in ACT to 30 after a recommendation by the AT Advisory Council. NSW-like taxi licensing is anticipated with licences issued alongside four extra hire cars. existing 26 hire cars, including one at Jervis Bay, may convert to taxis. Operators warn higher taxes could push many private cars off the road, with taxis to operate by phone bookings only and possibly cheaper longer journeys but costlier short runs. Canberra differs from other Australian cities in licensing and operation.

Australian Capital Territory Interior Kent Hughes J. Fraser M.P Kent Hughes Wald A.T. Advisory Council Luxtervicer Jervis Bay Act Nsw Canberra Aswoda Marriott Department of the Interior Mekacra Pravent Australia

Rains Reduce Potato Crop Across Regions

Sydney reports heavy rainfall in February and March damaged potato crops in low lying areas. A. G. Orman of the Department of Agriculture noted soil and tuber quality concerns, with Batlow estimating 4,000 tons of average quality tubers. Glen Innes saw rotted crops from unseasonable weather, and Guyra was well into harvest with lower yields expected.

Sydney Department” of A. G. Orman Orman Glen Innes Guyra

Lottery 3338 Draw Report With Prize Winners

The paper lists main prizes for Lottery 3338 with names and addresses of winners such as Eni Svioreruk, Waratah, Lark Lost syndicate, Mrs K Gow, Hercules Street, and D Koutts. It notes a subsequent draw for Lottery S337 or wire drawn on Monday, with locations including West Wallaby Road and Ocean Grove.

Eni Svioreruk Platte Waratah Lark Eynd D. Koutts Sia West Wallhendy Ton Eynd Antes Hermitage Howe Zanet Pac Aynd M. Anantaria Ocean Grove Collaray Stan John Sirest

40 Hour Week For Firemen Ex In July

A large meeting at Tradex Hall votes overwhelmingly for a 40 hour week for firemen as a protest against delays in introducing the schedule. The motion supports no immediate stoppage while awaiting union discussions with an Independent bar. Officials anticipate the change becoming law early in July.

Bydney Tradex Hall Kelly

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