Petrol Ration Held to be Unwarranted
WAIRARAPA PROTEST (By Telegraph—Press Association) MASTERTON, Sept. 11 The serious effect of the petrol restrictions on the motor trade and those employed in it was emphasised at a large meeting of engineers and garage and service-station employees embracing all parts of the Wairarapa. It was contended that in the light of facts the restrictions were not warranted. It was decided to present a petition and to forward the following'motion to the Prime Minister: — “That this meeting of motortrade employees, representing all branches of the retail motor industry in the Wairarapa district, Strongly urges the Government to give immediate attention to the matter of increasing and stabilising the present petrol ration to private and commercial users. While realising that some measure of conservation is necessary, we would point out that our livelihood and that of thousands of New Zealand workers and families depend on an adequate supply of petrol and the continued existence of the motor trade in general."
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Manawatu Times, Volume 65, Issue 217, 13 September 1940, Page 8
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164Petrol Ration Held to be Unwarranted Manawatu Times, Volume 65, Issue 217, 13 September 1940, Page 8
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