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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 07, 1972

Page

8

Leasing dispute over notice and rent deduction

A tenant, Mia M., left a flat after the lease expired. The agent demanded 1086 deducted from her bond for rent until a new tenant arrived, claiming two weeks notice was required. The tenant argued the notice date was incorrect and questioned the agent’s motives as she had moved because of the agent’s urging. The agent published a reply defending agents and urging fair dealing under Rotary principles.

Uubarbeyan Mie M Mia M Mim M Milease Tle Miy Lessor Rotary Club Mra M. Lessor Rotary Jessors

Voters’ Voice on Tuggeranong Arterial Delays

A Canberra report notes staged progress on the Weston Creek suburbs with the Tuggeranong arterial due for completion next year. Police study intersections to decide if a traffic warden or officer is needed during peak periods.

Weston Creek Tuggeranong

Refund of 14c in Hughes shop battery dispute

Mr Ws of Deakin challenged a 14c overcharge on a $1.39 radio battery versus the $1.25 marked price. The cashier cited a price rise not yet stickered, while the store manager said Mr W was rude and that the extra charge had been refunded to him.

Deakin Hughes Mr W

Lawn damage blamed on PMG cable work

A resident complained that workmen laying a PMG cable damaged her newly sown lawn. A large front garden hole with exposed cables and a cap remained uncovered despite several phone calls. An officer from the District Telephone department later intervened, with engineers indicating a redeposit of the tan over the scar.

MBS O'Connor

Red footpath parking trap sparks questions

A damaged lawn was repaired and sowed after a jointing pit cover was overlooked. A motorist reported visible red markings on the kerb near Ot Cook Crescent and Flinders Way, noting illegible or partial indicators and claiming the area traps unwary drivers. Police quotas and parking inspector responsibilities were discussed.

Mra C

Red kerb ignored at Manuka footpath access

A resident asked if steps could stop vehicles blocking the footpath from Captain Cook Crescent to Flinders Way. She noted many cars park near Manuka shops despite red kerbs and said pedestrians are forced to pass at risk, especially with shop trolley movement. A department spokesman replied.

Manuka Prise Captain Cook Crescent Flinders Villers Department of the Inter

Parking ticket dispute over red curb in Civic area

MER S. alleges authorities targeted him after receiving a parking ticket for parking beside a red curb in Civic. A Department of the Interior spokesman explained the red area prevents pedestrian obstruction and that inspectors report misinterpretations of restrictions. enforcement aims to reduce infringements without issuing notices unless necessary.

Department of the Inetier

Peak hour congestion at Cotter Road and Denman Drive

Macquarie resident complains of severe peak hour traffic at the Cotter Road and Lady Denman Drive crossroads in Curtin. Motorists turning into Gower Road queue 15 to 20 cars. Cotter Road toward Yarralumla causes delays of over five minutes.

A. Macquarie Cotter Road Lady Denman Drive McCulloch Street Curtin Lady Denman Phillip Gower Road Yarralumla Mt R Weston Mr R Department of the Interior

Voters' Voice Contact Details Published by Canberra Times

A readable fragment urges readers to contact Voters' Voice for concerns or legitimate complaints. It notes that identities and legitimacy will be considered, with no names published without permission. It provides mailing details for the Canberra Times and assurances of respected confidence.

Canberra Times Canberra City Act

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