GENERAL TELEGRAMS.

Hawera & Normanby Star, Volume LXXII, 21 October 1916, Page 5

GENERAL TELEGRAMS.

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(BY TELEGRAPH —PRESS ASSOCIATION). WELLINGTON, Oct. .20. A deputation from the New Zealand Institute asked the Minister for Internal Affairs for a definite understanding with reference to the vote for scientific research work. The deputation pointed out that the sum of £250 on the Estimates should not be limite:. to work of immediate apparent economic value, but that some latitude should, be allowed to the Institute.

Mr Russell expressed appreciation of the points mentioned, and suggested that the best course, for the Institute was to lay before him from time to time thtv wdrk proposed to be done. He would readily sanction votes in the right direction, from the money available.