HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
f per united pitess association. | Thursday. A long discussion took place on the vote for Ocean Mail Services. The Premier's first resolution was put, That in view of the expiration of the ocean mail service contracts in November and December next, it is desirable to make further provision for the conveyance of mails fortnightly between the colony and Great Britain at a cost not exceeding j£28,750. Agreed to by 31 to 26. The Premier's second resolution was then put, That in order to give further time for developement of the proposed Vancouver Pacific service, the Government be authorised to Rrrange for the renewal of the present services via San Francisco and by direct steamers for a period of twelve monthß. Carried by 31 to 11. |
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Feilding Star, Volume XI, Issue 39, 14 September 1889, Page 2
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