LIGHTHOUSE FEES.
HEAVY INCREASE IN TASMANIA** SERVICE. Press Association —Copyright-. (Reed. 7.35 p.m.) MELBOURNE, Jan 20. * A Tasuranian deputation protested . to the Hen. Mr Tudor against,- the . new lighthouse fees. They pointed' out that thirteen of the Shav'Saville and thirteen of the New Zealand Shipping Company's steamers are affected. These came direct and only picked up two lights, v.-hereinr they paid £6&O. Under the new tariff they would pay £3,577. The deputation, suggested charging all vessels £25. The .lion. Tudor stated that the lighthouse nervice must, pay its way. The Tasmaniau lights were costing above their income - , but he promised reconsideration of the matter. A CHAMPION OF PAPUA, (Reed. 7.35 p.m.) SYDNEY, Jan. Ift. Mr Beurstead, Sydney representative of the Papuan Government, commenting on Mr Holmes' remark as 1 to • tlic country being unfit for whites- in the wet season, says the climate, is preferable to Sydney. Papua id a first-class country with a great future.
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Taihape Daily Times, Volume 7, Issue 118, 20 January 1915, Page 5
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156LIGHTHOUSE FEES. Taihape Daily Times, Volume 7, Issue 118, 20 January 1915, Page 5
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