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(Received 1 pjn.) J MORE DIRECT TAXATION. ,
MELBOURNE, this day. Mr W. A. Watt (Acting-Premier)' stated that present requirements would necessitate the imposition of a fresh heaw direct taxation in the near future. (A. "and N.Z. Cable.) V.C.'S and' RECRUITING. . MELBOURNE, this day. Senator Pearce is considering bringing home all Australian winners of the Victoria Cross to participate in the recruiting campaign.—(A. and N.Z. Cable.), tvtatc ATvntn REFLOATED. SYDNEY, June 24. The steamer Makambo, which wa3 stranded at Lord Howe Island, has been refloated.— (A. and N.Z. Cable.) LABOUR AND THE PRESS DELEGATES. PEETH, June 24. The Inter-State Labour Conference emphatically protested to-day against the personnel of the Press delegation selected by the Government to visit England as not being representative of public opinion, as expressed in the conscription referenda, and also because of what was considered the insufficient representation of the Labour Press.—(A. and X.Z.) A REINFORCEMENTS PARADE. SYDNEY, June 24. The weather was glorious for the holiday parade of. a large body of reinforcements, including a number of New Zealanders, who had a, great reception in the crowded streets.— (A. and .X.Z.)
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Auckland Star, Volume XLIX, Issue 150, 25 June 1918, Page 5
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