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Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXIV, Issue 9388, 6 March 1909, Page 5

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United Press Association.—By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright. Sydney,, Maroh"s. Persistent rumours are current that the Primate is retiring from his position. It is anticipated that the Federal revenue will be £846,000 less than the preceding year. London, March 5. Mr O. B. Fry has resigned the Sussex captaincy. It is rumoured that he will play for Hampshire. Washington, March 5. The Senate ratified the Waterways Treaty. Hobart, March 5. The Premier’s Conference was opened to-day by the Governor, Sir Gerald Strickland. Melbourne, March 5. An outbreak of anthrax has occurred in the Pitfield district. Received March 6, 9.10 a.m. Sydney, March 6. W. S. Percy, a well-known actor, has.been compelled to act an unusual role. He received a summons to attend before the Master in Lunacy to state the amount he was prepared to contribute towards the support of an inmate of asylum, claiming to be bis mother. Percy,’ who had the same experience some years ago, proved that his mother died 16 year ago. Mr Justice Higgins has concluded arbitration proceedings in the Barrier trouble, and the award will probably be given at the end of next week. / The bakers on Monday raise the price of the 41b loaf to sixpence. Hobart, March 6. The speeches of Premiers at the opening ceremony were conciliatory to the Commonwealth and hopeful that the States’ debts impasse will be overcome. Perth, March 6. , The Ooummission testing the new 1 6 inch guns broke windows in Nprth Freeman tie.

Loudon, March 5. Arrivals: Star of Zeaalnd and Matatua, from Wellington. King Edward has started for Biarritz.