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St, Petersburg, June 25. It is currently reported in political circles here that General Ignatieff, Minister of the interior, wili;shortly|propose that a considerable decrease should be made in the military forces of Russia. The reductions to be proposed will, it is stated, allow of a several roubles in army expeditnre. .Dunedin, June 27. The Committee of the Dunedin Jockey Club offered the Forbury Park Company £25,000 for the rac'eeoursw, but no ledefinite agreement has been come to, as the Company is asking £30,000. The Jockey Club agreed to let the offer stand for six months pending the Company accepting it. The Otago Rugby Cnion decline to participate in the proposed football tour through Australia. William Casey has been committed for trial for the larceny of a watch. It is understood that another large case of compensation is instituted against the Corporation in connection with the Silverstream water race.
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Temuka Leader, Issue 406, 28 June 1881, Page 3
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149TELEGRAPHIC. Temuka Leader, Issue 406, 28 June 1881, Page 3
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