AUSTRALIA'S POSTAL SYSTEM
A PROGRESSIVE DEPARTMENT. By Cable—Press Association—Copyright. Sydney, December 6. Speaking at the dinner of the Chamber of Manufacturers, the PostmasterGeneral declared that it was the earnest and sincere desire of the Federal Government to give every possible help towards fostering the development of local industry. Australian tenders in his own department would be given the fullest consideration, even,if the prices were beyond those of outsiders. Imperial penny postage would be in operation not later than May 1, and he hopfiid the day of cheaper cables was not far distant. The Government would do all they could; they wanted to nationalise the Atlantic cable, but there was a lot of opposition to the proposal. He would support for all he knew the proposal for sixpenny cables between England and Australia. Mr. Cook, leader of the Federal Opposition, hoped the day would come when they would have a right-of-way cable through, the heart of the Empire, and ■when such cables would be used to advantage. In respect to defence, the Government might rely on the support of the Opposition in any steps taken towards welding the Empire together.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIII, Issue 204, 7 December 1910, Page 5
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189AUSTRALIA'S POSTAL SYSTEM Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIII, Issue 204, 7 December 1910, Page 5
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