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Editorial: Cutting back clutter benefits everyone.(Government's rule restricts roadside advertising)(Brief Article)

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The outdoor industry should be fully supportive of the Government in its efforts to put a stop to illegal roadside advertising. With ads now appearing on everything from petrol-pump nozzles to toilet basins, consumers are being bombarded with irrelevant, ...

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