AUSTRALIAN NEWS.
. BUTTER SHORTAGE. Australian Cablo Assoc!;'" Sydney, , . . io. A conference of representation of the butter industry met to consider the difficulties which have arisen. Fears of a famine have been dissipated, as the Government has unloaded a large quantity of Queensland butter on the Sy3ney market, where an unsettled tone exists through the enormous stocks held in New Zealand, which are reported to be 250,000 boxes. New Zealand sellers are endeavoring to place butter here at Is per lb f.0.b., equalling Is 4d delivered, or a penny under the Government price. ANOTHER CONSCRIPTION REFER. ENDUM. Sydney, June 25. Mr. Hughes is expected to mala? an important announcement within a few days concerning the forthcoming recruiting campaign. It is understood that he will probably declare that the voluntary system is on its final trial, and if it fails the need for conscription must again be submitted to the people for a | verdict.
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Taranaki Daily News, 26 June 1917, Page 2
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152AUSTRALIAN NEWS. Taranaki Daily News, 26 June 1917, Page 2
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