Petrol famine dominates Parliament amid calls to ease shortages
Australian MPs debate the petrol crisis as cabinet ministers face pressure from rural swing seats and opposition critics. Observers say government aims to prolong rationing to prove a point, while critics blame policy and panic buying for ongoing shortages and potential unemployment.
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Petrol tax distribution and hospital subsidies criticised
Mr W Frith, member for Lismore, attacked Commonwealth administration in the Legislative Assembly. He said petrol tax collections have tripled since road aid began, with States receiving little more than before. He argued the Federal subsidy for hospital beds has fallen from covering one quarter of costs to being far short as costs rose.
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Country girls urged to join Red Cross nursing corps
Red Cross seeks nursing assistants from country towns for Bodington Red Cross Sanatorium at Wentworth Falls in the Blue Mountains. No experience needed, no age limit, though women 25 to 40 preferred. Salaries follow current award with uniform allowance. write to Staff Officer, Red Cross House, 27 Jemison Street, Sydney.
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