Federal Tariff.
By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright Brisbane, fcov. 20. Samples of butter boxes made of Queensland pine, and declared to be equal to the New Zealand article, have been forwarded to Melbourne. A deputation of Queensland sawmillers will interview the Federal Minister of Customs and urge the claims cf the local timber. Melbourne, Nov. -JG. The question ot the legality of sealing ships' stores as soon as they touch ; t Australian ports will shortly be tested. Mr Kingston has directed the issue of a writ claiming <£lso penalty for breach c f the Customs Act against the mail steamer Oceana, which recently broke her seals between Sydney and Melbourne.
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Gisborne Times, Volume VI, Issue 273, 27 November 1901, Page 4
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