VICTORIAN GRAIN DUTIES. Melbourne, June 13.
A deputation of farmers waited on the Government to-day with a request for au increase of the duties on grain and live stock. One speaker stated that Melbourne capitalists had made
arrangomouts to buy largely Californian barley, and had instructed their agents to ship in time to forestall the Victorian harvest. The Commissioner of Customs, in replying, said that lie would inquire into the truth of the statement. With reference to increased duties, he feared any increase of the ki id indicated would involve intercolonial trade proposals which might militate against the union of the colonies. 'Che matter would receive the full conside ation of the Cabinet at an early date.
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Te Aroha News, Volume VI, Issue 273, 16 June 1888, Page 5
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117VICTORIAN GRAIN DUTIES. Melbourne, June 13. Te Aroha News, Volume VI, Issue 273, 16 June 1888, Page 5
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