The first act of the Lang Government, when it assumed office in Sydney last week, was to abolish high school fees. Henceforth, education in all New South Wales high schools will be free. A strong protest against tne now railway tariff is being organised by the coalmine owners. It is contended that the increase will bear heavily on long distance customers and that the consumption of foreign coal would be encouraged to the detriment of local industry.
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Manawatu Times, Volume XLIX, Issue 2716, 25 June 1925, Page 6
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