(Without going into the matter again, it is interesting to note that the correspondent seems to be labouring under the extraordinary delusion, amongst many others, that, if these lands were invaded, the boys would be sent out to do the fighting.—Ed. N.E.M.)
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Mr William Ferguson, managing director of the Wellington Gas Company, in giving evidence before the Cost of Living Commission as to the price of gas. quoted the following figures : 1891, 7s 6d per 1000 ft; 1900, 6s 3d; 1905, 5s sd. ,The ration of expenditure to income had increased almost 10 per cent, during the last 20 years.
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XLVII, Issue XLVII, 12 July 1912, Page 6
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