THE MAIL CONTRACT
THE AUSTRALIAN MAIL CONTRACT A COMPLICATION. . Melbourne, June 18. Ihe agent of the Mail Syndicate has received notice to produce a bond /or an extra C' 2.1,000. He declares there is no logical obligation to comply with the demand, but it trill be forthcoming, (The original bond was /or £25,000; it lias been increased to £50,000.) A Complication has arisen between the I'cdei al and Victorian Governments over the proposal in regard to -guaranteeing debentures. "
The Acting Slate Premier claims Hint, the Victorian Government dealt eniirelv with Sir John Forrest (Acting Federal Premier) in the matter, while Sir* John Forrest declares that it-was a matter between the syndicate's agent and Victoria._ 1)1 consequence of this difficulty flopping up, the Acting State Premier was not able yesterday to complete the draft agreement between Victoria and Ilio syndicate.
Mr. .Moore (Premier of Western Australia) declares that Victoria's action respecting the mail contract lias entirely altered the position, and does not know what course his Government will take.)
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume L, Issue 60, 19 June 1907, Page 3
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168THE MAIL CONTRACT Taranaki Daily News, Volume L, Issue 60, 19 June 1907, Page 3
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