TAXING MOTORISTS.
PROTEST AGAINST INCREASE. By Telegraph—Press Association WELLINGTON, July 17. A deputation representing the New Zealand Motorists' Association, interviewed the Prime Minister to protest against any increased taxation. Mr W. G. Walkley said motorists contended that if a good many of counties amalgamated, the resulting economy in administration would be sufficient to meet much of the increased expenditure. Ninety-two per cent, of the petrol tax was spent on country roads, and eight per cent, on city roads. A vast amount was being contributed annually by city motor-owners, who seldom or never used country roads. The Hon. G. W. Forbes said a deputation of farmers had asked for derating of lands and an increase in the petrol tax, but he wanted to hear what motorists had to say. Increasing of taxation was an unpleasant task for any Government, but adverse conditions had to be faced. He would give the points raised most serious consideration.
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Timaru Herald, Volume CXXV, Issue 18622, 18 July 1930, Page 7
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154TAXING MOTORISTS. Timaru Herald, Volume CXXV, Issue 18622, 18 July 1930, Page 7
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