NORTH CANTERBURY ROAD TRANSPORT
♦- APPEALS TO MINISTER AGAINST MERGER Appeals have been made to the Minister for Transport (the Hon. R. Semple) by several transport firms in North Canterbury, who were recently ordered by the No. 3 Transport Licensing Authority (Mr T. H. Langford) to merge their services into the already existing Transport (North Canterbury), Ltd. The decision of the authority represented the first compulsory merger of firms directed in New Zealand. All the firms concerned protested, but it was ruled that the step was required in the national interest, ensuring complete rationalisation of transport in the area, adequate preparation for emergency, and conservation of petrol. The merger will remain in force for the duration of the war and 12 months after, when the licences may then be reviewed on request. Up to yesterday morning no reply to the appeals had been received from the Minister, but as the merger is operative from August 1, his decisions are expected shortly. mission exercised its powers to have the work carried out. It is understood that there was no actual refusal to work, but the meri did not want to do so. It was intimated that if they did not work, the commission would take action against them. Extended hours were observed. There are certain difficulties to be overcome at Miramar, an isolated wharf, concerning the provision of meals and accommodation for eating them; Arrangements are being made to provide suitable facilities for the men when they are required to work extra time.
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Press, Volume LXXVI, Issue 23085, 30 July 1940, Page 6
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