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Newspaper

Longreach Leader

Location

Longreach, Queensland, Australia

Date

Oct 15, 1954

Page

4

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.

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.

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.

P. J. Hilton Longreach J. 8 Shrapnel Tin Chamber Riordan 8. Byrne Byrne Brisbane

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