VARIOUS CABLED ITEMS.

Greymouth Evening Star, 22 May 1906, Page 3

VARIOUS CABLED ITEMS.

| ( j(j tXTCTRIO TfKGHAPE —COPT'KIGHT, I AUSTRALIA'S PROTECTIVE TAP IK P. SYDNEY. This Day.—The regulations under the Commerce Act are ready to be gazetted. They are very comprehensive and stringent, especially in regards to exports. Those dealing with imports are somewhat meagre, and affect comparatively fewlines. Heavy penalties as well as the forefiture of goods are provided in cases of infringement. Three months notice must be given after being gazetted before the regulations are enforced. BUNNY'S POISON KILLS CATTLE. SYDNEY, This Day.—Twenty five out of a herd of three hundred cattle at Yiiss died from eating phosphorus, which was laid for poisoning rabbits. THE CRTCKET DISPUTE. SYDNEY, This Day.- In , nor(ion with the application of ihe Melbourne Club for dates for the English team, the Trustees of the Svdnev Cricket Ground replied that it would be premature at present to make arrangements for the engagement of the ground. AMERICAN INSURANCE COY SYDNEY. This Dav.-Mr Renue. General Manager of the Mutual Life of N.w York, denies the report that his Company is considering the offer of the National Mutual Company to take over its Australian business. Mr Ronnie has received a cable from the head office to the effect thai the Mutual Life would no! dream of, and cannot make, and agreement to reinsure or transfer any of its policies anywhere or to any' company.