ROAD TRANSPORT

Taranaki Daily News, 2 September 1933, Page 14 (Supplement)

ROAD TRANSPORT

NEW SOUTH WALES TAXES. OPPOSITION IN VICTORIA. Strong exception to the New South Wales motor traffic regulations compelling vehicles engaged in trade between New South Wales and Victoria to pay heavy taxation fees in New South Wales if they travel more than 10 miles on the New South Wales tide of the border, was expressed by a large deputation of members of Parliament and representatives of industries affected, which met the Premier of Victoria, Sir Stanley Argyle, a few days ago. The deputation asked the Premier to attempt to arrange a reciprocal agreement between the two States. Mr. Old, M.L.A., said it was necessary for motor-trucks to be used for carrying goods in the large trade done between Victoria and southern New South Wales. The increased burden imposed upon motor users would seriously jeopardise that trade. He suggested that a radius of 25 miles on each side of the border should be free, and after that distance a special rate of taxation should be imposed, according to the length of time the truck would be in use in either State.

Mr. F. L. W. Ashby, general manager of the Victorian Chamber of Manufacturers, said he had received a letter from a settler in Riverina, stating that a continuance of the restrictions would mean a death blow to trade between Victoria and Riverina.

Sir Stanley Argyle said that the Cabinet would make an attempt to obtain a satisfactory settlement