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Lyttelton Times, Volume CXVII, Issue 17199, 20 June 1916, Page 8

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By TelegTaph—Proas Aseociat ion—Copyright. (Received June 20, 10.30 a.m.) POST AND TELEGRAPHIC RATES. , SYDNEY. June 19. It is anticipated that tie Federal Parliament next session will be asked to sanction increased postal and telographic rates. SIX O'CLOCK CLOSING. (Received June 20, 12.30 a.m.) SYDNEY, June 19. In view, of an anticipated decrease in business as n result of sis o'clock closing, many publicans are asking for a reduction of assessments. RACEHORSE PURCHASED. SYDNEY, June 19. The filly Holiday has been purchased by Mr J. Noonan for 210 guineas.