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MOTOR v. RAIL. BURDEN ON POOR PEOPLE. [ Per Press Association. ] HAMILTON, June 24. Rupjert Worley, borough engineer, addressing Rotarians to-day, said that the present competition of the motors with the railways was grossly unfair, as the motors did not pay fully for the use of the roads. Poor people, who were unable to afford a motor, had to bear an undue burden. On the principle of making the user pay, Mr Worley suggested an imposition of petrol and vehicle taxes, sufficiently cover the whole cost of conion and maintenance of adequate roads. The State should construct and maintain the main highn’ays, and hand to the local authorities a due proportion of the taxes for subsidiary roads.
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 72, Issue 150, 25 June 1929, Page 7
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118UNFAIR COMPETITION Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 72, Issue 150, 25 June 1929, Page 7
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