MAIL SERVICE.
PRESS ASSOCIATION—COPYRIGHT Melbourne, July 19. Mr Chapman, Postmaster - General, speaking in the House, said ha bad nseur* boobs from most trustworthy comers as to the financial standing of Lairg and Bons, contractors for the new mail service, and that the company were going to carry on (he woik of the contract themselves. There was plenty of room for three companies. He had nothing to say against the P. and 0. aod Orient Companies. Mr Thcrnaß moved an amendraoDt in favor of the Government purchasing and controlling mail Btoamerß capable of maintaining a fortnightly service. Ho justified the recommendations of the Shipping Gommiseiou. The debate was adjourned.
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Gisborne Times, Volume XXIII, Issue 1813, 20 July 1906, Page 3
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108MAIL SERVICE. Gisborne Times, Volume XXIII, Issue 1813, 20 July 1906, Page 3
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