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Monday, August 14, 1972
FIRST AUCTION FOR "LUCKY" NUMBER PLATES
The first auction of "lucky" car number plates will be held shortly,
possibly in September, in the City Hall.
The Commissioner for Transport, Mr. B.D. Wilson, said today
that about 50 numbers would be auctioned, but details of the number
and conditions of sale would be publicised nearer to the date.
The auction will be held at the same time as a draw for the
Government Lottery.
The sale of "lucky" car numbers was made possible only recently
following the passage of a bill through Legislative Council.
regulations have still to be made by the Governor in Council.
However, the
The proceeds from the auctions will be paid into the Lotteries
Fund and used for charitable purposes,
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