AUSTRALIAN MAIL SERVICE.
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MELBOURNE, June 18. The agent for the mail syndicate has received notice to produce a bond for an extra £25,000. He declares there is no legal obligation to comply with the demand, but it will oe forthcoming. . Complications have arisen between the Federal and Victorian Government' over the proposal for guaranteeing debentures of the mail syndicate. The Acting-State Premier claims that the Victorian Government has dealt entirely with Sir John i'oirest in the matter, while Sir John Forrest declares it is a matter between the State and the syndicate s agent. In consequence of this difficulty cropping up, the Acting-Pre-mier was not yesterday able to complete a draft of the agreement between Victoria and the syndicate. Mr. Moore, Premier of AVestern Austialia, declares that Victoria’s action on the mail contract has entirely altered the position. He does not know what course his Government v.-ill take.
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Gisborne Times, Volume XXV, Issue 2111, 20 June 1907, Page 2
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152AUSTRALIAN MAIL SERVICE. Gisborne Times, Volume XXV, Issue 2111, 20 June 1907, Page 2
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