Stories of capital being frightened out of the country are not uncommon here (says the Wellington "Post"). Similarly they are not unknown in other countries. Asked whether it was a fact, as stated in the daily press of Australia, that capital was being frightened out of the country, the Hen. G. S. Beeby, Minister of Labour in New South Wales, said he noticed it was being driven out of New Zealand, too. It was also being forced out of England, hunted out of France, there was very little left in Germany, and generally, he said, "God knows where it's got to." Some interesting and useful Post Office reforms are announced by the British Postmaster-General: Telephone numbers as telegraphic addresses. Single post cards to be sold at kl each. Single letter card? to be sqltj a',; IC\ Stamped wrappers and envelopes to be cheaper. Books of stamps costing 2s to contain full value. Printed ma'tter may be affixed to post cards. Certificates of posting hd each.
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King Country Chronicle, Volume V, Issue 330, 21 January 1911, Page 6
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165Untitled King Country Chronicle, Volume V, Issue 330, 21 January 1911, Page 6
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