AUSTRALIAN.
f BUST *N WHEAT. THE GENERAL ELECTIONS. [UNITKD PRESS ASSOCIATION.] (Rccoivod Jano 9, 12.15 p.m.) Stdnbt, This Day. Tho Bust in Wheat Conferoncd reports tho oxistenoe of the lava of a spocieß of diplosis, which feeds on rusts, and may be instrumental in spreading it. The report recommends the introduction of red wheat, whioh is less liable to ravage, and oonsiders that the present prevailing demand by grain merchants and millers for white wheat is not based on any sound principle, and farther that it is prejudicial to the interests of the grower and consumer. The principal recommendations of the Conference Were foreshadowed in a paper read by Dr. Cobb, and telegraphed on the sth instant. Over 400 candidates are in the field for the general elections. Melbottbne, This Dat. Mr. Munro, Premier, has received a communication from the Government of New Zealand stating that owing to the condition of the mining industry in the oolony they were not justified in contributing to the cost of sending an expert Home to report on the best means of treating refractory ores.
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Evening Post, Volume XLI, Issue 134, 9 June 1891, Page 2
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181AUSTRALIAN. Evening Post, Volume XLI, Issue 134, 9 June 1891, Page 2
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