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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 05, 1927
Page
1
Mr Dunn criticized the Main Roads Amendment Bill saying it omits developmental roads. He argued funds would mainly improve main roads running parallel to rail lines to politically favor NRM LA and hinder Railway Commissioners finances. Bruxner backed away from NRM A and denied govt links, calling the group self interested.
The Cabinet approved railway and tramway fare increases likely adding 500000 pounds annually. The Railway Commissioners' schedule covers country and metropolitan fares. tram fares rise excludes certain sections. Workmen's weekly tickets, city railway, periodical, suburban fares, and sleeping berths rise about seven percent. operation to begin after arrangements by the Railway Commissioners. Estimated extra revenue for the current financial year is about 600000 pounds.
The Postal Department launches a statewide drive urging early Christmas postings to ensure delivery before Christmas Day. Readers are asked to mark posts not to be opened until Christmas Day and to cooperate to reduce holiday delays. Last year’s effort cut post-Christmas deliveries significantly. Public cooperation is essential to prevent disappointment and maintain normal posting flows.
Fruit growers face caterpillar damage from Heliothis obsoleta in irrigation districts. Early in the season the maize moth laid eggs on fruit trees, with plums prunes apricots gooseberries and berries attacked. Spraying with arsenate of lead is recommended to control small larvae before they bore into young fruit.
The article outlines the New Ford four cylinder car with 40 brake HP and four wheel mechanical brakes. Features include a nine plate multi drive disc clutch and three-special selective gear transmission, six body types, top speed around 60 mph, 30 mpg, and options such as balloon tyres and Zenith carburettor. A SO entruck is promised for later but not available soon.
A Victorian case reveals risks for stock buyers brokers when endorsing promissory notes. Three agents handled a 1500 ewe sale. a buyer’s insolvency led to the vendor winning full payment in court. The High Court affirmed indivisible liability, allowing stock owners to pursue multiple agents for the debt.
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