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Mail Steamer Freight.

SOUTH ISLAND GRIEVANCE. WELLINGTON, July 14. “Greasing the fatted cow,” was the expression used by Air A. S. Mnleolm (Clutha) who, with other Otago members, intervioswed tho Postmaster-Gen-eral, the Hon ,J. . Coates, to urge that an equitable arrangement bo made in respect to freight charges to southern ports on Pacific mail steamers. He admitted that the North Island was progressing faster than the South Island ,and they did not grudge tho Northerners their prosperity. AN* lint they objected to was being asked to assist in providing a subsidy of £25,009 lor the Vancouver sendee, which benefited tho North Island only. They wished to share in the benefits on equal terms by the provision of a flat rate on freight and passengers to all the principal ports. The request was discussed at great length by the Minister and the deputation, and. it was decided to again raise the question with the Minister of Industries and Commerce, as well ns with the Postmaster-General.

One suggestion made by speakers was that if it were impossblo to secure a more equitable arrangement respecting the Vancouver service, improved conditions should be provided for the large business, especially ill onts, which the South Island conducts with ATelbourne.

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Hokitika Guardian, 18 July 1922, Page 4

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204

Mail Steamer Freight. Hokitika Guardian, 18 July 1922, Page 4

Mail Steamer Freight. Hokitika Guardian, 18 July 1922, Page 4

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