Fiji Spare-parts Troubles
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Motor Census
A CENSUS of all motor vehicles in Fiji was taken at the end of January, with the object of arranging for the procurement, in the United States and Britain, of essential spare-parts to main tain vehicles in operation during the year.
It was stated by the chairman of the Fiji Supply and Production Board that the appropriate authorities in Britain and the US were examining the supply position, with a view to releasing such supplies and functional parts as are con sidered absolutely necessary to maintain vehicles on essential services.
Forms, to be filled in in respect to all registered vehicles in the Colony, were available until February 15 —and to make doubly sure that these forms would be completed, it was stated at the time the regulation was issued that petrol ration tickets for February, or ensuing months, would not be issued to those who failed to comply with the request.
Even we who live in Australia admit that things are tough in the Colony of Fiji, these days!
Shortage Of Tyres
Owing to the lack of motor tyres, the carriage of mails between Suva and Lau toka, via the King’s Road, has been restricted. Previously, this service ran on six days per week; but, until further stocks of tyres are available, the mails will be run from Suva on Mondays, Wed nesdays and Fridays, only.