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Pub Press Association. —Copyright Live Stock Returns(Received March 15, at 8.45 a.m,) ? Sydney, March 15 The live slock in New Sou'll Walei on Dec 31st was horses 579,829, catth 2,245,225, sheep 33,516.412. Horses show a decrease, and sheep and cattle an inoreaie, compared with the previous year. Limiting RacingPerth, March 15 The Assembly passed a Bill limiting racing to 76 days per year. Export of Horse flashSydney, March 14 The Federal Government’s permission is being sought for the formation of a company to export large quantities of horseflesh for consumption ia Britain and France. * - y Federal Politics. (Received March 15, at 9 45 a.m.) Melbourne, March 15 In the House of Representatives, Sir John Forrest announced the further payment of 1/4 per bushel for wheat to farmers, making a total advance of 4/; also fixing the price of maize. A Bill to amend the Electoral Act to enable soldiers abroad to vote at the Federal election?, was introduced. Arrangements for the enlistment of an Australian Army Reserve are complete.
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Hokitika Guardian, 15 March 1917, Page 3
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