SYDNEY TRAM FARES.
A REDUCTION SHORTLY. MO CHANGE IN RAILWAYS. (Received 12.30 p.m.) SYDNEY, this day. It is understood that tramway fares are likely to be reduced in August in consequence of the longer week and the reduction in the basic wage. The Sydney tramwaye are, already financially sound, but are handicapped by lending a hand to non-paying lines In Newcastle and Broken Hill. Sir Thomas Henley (Minister of Railways), referring to the Railway Commissioner's statement to the effect that there would be no reduction in railway fares and freights unless railways were subsidised, expressed hostility to subsidies as a had precedent. They would also prevent economy being achieved if the railways were not compelled to be financed out of revenue.—(A. and N.Z.)
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Auckland Star, Volume LIII, Issue 138, 13 June 1922, Page 5
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123SYDNEY TRAM FARES. Auckland Star, Volume LIII, Issue 138, 13 June 1922, Page 5
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