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Per Press Association.—Copyright*. Uifantile Mortality. (Received May 23, at 10 a.m.) HElbqjfrne May 23 The Federal Committee that inquired into the causes of death and invalidity has submitted a report au the question of infantile? mortality. It suggests remedial measures, including the organisation of a pure milk supply, baby and ante-natal olinioa and tsaohiDg of growing girls iu elementary knowledge and hygiene of infant lifes. Shortage of Whisky. (Received May 23, at 11.10 a.m.) Sydney, May 23 There is a shortage of whisky and. prices have advanced 5/ per case. The stocks of other important liquors? are rapidly depleting. Shipbuilding. Sydney, May 23 The Premiers are conferring on the qaestion of assisting the Commonwealth construction of cargo carriers. In the event of the States declining to nndertake shipbuilding, the Commonwealth Government will build the ships. A scheme is under consideration. Butter Shortage. Sydney, May 23 In view of the local butter shortage, the trade is advocating importation from New Zealand.
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Hokitika Guardian, 23 May 1917, Page 2
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