INCREASED FREIGHTS SUGGESTION
CONCERN CAUSED IN AUSTRALIA
THERE AVILL BE AN OUTCR Y. CANBERRA, Dec. 7. lire threats of increased shipping between Australia and England is causing the. Commonwealth Government concern. The Prime Minister, Air S, M. Bruce, stated today that if the freights were increased there would be an outcry both here and in England. It is understood that the shipping companies for Rom© time hawe been endeavouring to obtain a reduction in the heavy costs of handling steamers in Australia. It it is found impossible for the companies to obtain any amelioration of the present oppressive conditions, the question of revision of freights will be further considered.
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Stratford Evening Post, Issue 99, 8 December 1928, Page 5
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