West Zone Tax Allowance Debate at Chamber Meeting
A Chamber of Commerce discussion on zone allowances for the Central West highlights inadequate tax relief and rising air freight costs. Proposals urge state and federal action, involving Mr. Devries, the Federal Treasurer, and local MPs Riordan and Gair. The motion to press for an alteration in the current non allowance is carried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central West
Federal Arbitration Court
Chamber Aang
Atay
Gene Ca Pata
Treaser
W. Tanks
8. Byrne
Feheral
Gair
F. J. O'Connor
Devries
Longreach
Mackay
O'Connor
State Housing Commission
Riordan
West
Longreach mulls materna l and child welfare sister housing
At a Monday night meeting the chamber and ministers discussed housing for a Maternal and Child Welfare Sister in Longreach. Officials noted cost and standard issues with C W A Hostel and hotel stays, suggesting hospital nurses’ quarters as an alternative and backing questions on offering local accommodation. The motion to accommodate the sister at the hospital’s nurses’ quarters was carried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber Sageeet
C.W.A. Hoatel
C.W.A
Longreach
P. J. O'Connor
Gongreachs
Shrapnel
Rarges Tes (Io
Byrne
T. J. Donnelly
S. Ballard
Longreach Chamber Seeks Higher Housing Loan Limit
The Longreach Chamber of Commerce discussed extending the maximum housing loan from 2000 to cover rising costs in Western areas. Minister P J Hilton noted authority limits and potential amendments to State Housing Acts after an upcoming Commonwealth State conference. The chamber urged a letter to Federal Member Riordan to push for action.
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P. J. Hilton
Longreach
J. 8
Shrapnel
Tin Chamber
Riordan
8. Byrne
Byrne
Brisbane
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Southern Cross Lighting Plant
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J. F. Rose & Sons
Ongrfach Printing CO. Ltd
Bani
Chamber OF Commerce Discussion
WOOD
Melbourne Street
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Ernest ST. Inn
Deering (Queensland) Pty. Ltd
Rodney Downs
James McWhannell
Rodney Downs Pastoral Co
Ilfraco
Eagle Street Longreach
G. J. Brown
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