TRANSPORT CONTROL
Twelve New Traffic inspectors MINISTER'S ANNOUNCEMENT [ Ter Press Association. | WELLINGTON. Nov. 27. In an interview to-day the Min.star of Transport, the Hon. R. Semple, said that, twelve new traffic inspectors would be appointed next week under the Main Highways Board. The selections would be made carefully from eleven hundred applicants. He was satisfied that within twelve months there would be thoroughly efficient control of the Dominion’s motor transport. The committee which had been inquiring into the taxi and motor-carry-ing business was now sitting in Wellington io prepare its report. He was satisfied it. had done exceptionally good work. The Government woul I take steps to deal with cut-throat competition and sweating. Referring to the recent, meeting of the Safely Council, Mr Semple sail that amending legislation might be necessary next session to give effect to some of its recommendations with a view to tightening still further the system of traffic control. The results of vehicle inspection had proved up to the hilt his statement that “there was a great deal of junk on the roads.’’ As an example, the Minister said that. Timaru provided a remarkable proof of lhe necessity of a thorough test and the experience was somewhat similar in Wellington.
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 79, Issue 282, 28 November 1936, Page 10
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204TRANSPORT CONTROL Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 79, Issue 282, 28 November 1936, Page 10
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