CHAMBERS OF COTIMERCE.
By Telegraph—Press Association,
Wellington, last night. The Chambers of Commerce Conference has resolved that the Underwriters’ Association be asked to adopt a uniform fire insurance policy for the colony, and that failing compliance, Government be asked to introduce a Bill dealing with the matter. It was decided to ask Government to state distinctly whether it intends to exercise its power under the State Coalmines Act, and to urge that consideration be given to the defence and fortifications of the ports of the colony, and particularly the coal port of Westport, as recommended by the Joint Defence Secret Committee of 1900. The recommendation of the Dunedin Chamber of Commerce in favor of a minimum of holidays was adopted. At the Chambers of Commerce Conference, Mr John Holmes read a telegram from Mr J. A. Kinsella, dairy’ commissioner, who stated that large quantities oi the best New Zealand brands of butter are being frozen in Australia, the brands being planed off and replaced by the words I “ Choicest Australian." I
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Gisborne Times, Volume VII, Issue 335, 7 February 1902, Page 2
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