AUSTRALIAN.
j PREFERENTIAL A &E\ : BRISBANE. This Dav. Mr Taverner. Px Victorian Minister ior Agriculture, and now AgentGeneral far- Victoria, (who has returned to the colonies in connection ujth tho Rutter Commission), saui wIK-w interviewed with reference to preferential trade that he strons-lv supported Mr Chamberlain's proposals. He said they would mutually benefit all sections of tfee Empire He also warmly advocated a weekly service by the Canadian route for the Australian mails, as Jt was not only tbe -quickest, but in tlm_ events of complications with loreig-n Powers, it would ensure a safe passage. He favoured a central London depot for Australian products, which sbouia bear a Gocrament brand.
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XXXIX, Issue 219, 7 November 1904, Page 2
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110AUSTRALIAN. Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XXXIX, Issue 219, 7 November 1904, Page 2
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