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Southland Times, Issue 18057, 29 January 1903, Page 3

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SYDNEY, Jan. 28. Received 28th, 5 46 p.m. A DEBITED POINT The Government dairy expert's report, dealing with preservatives of dairy products, recommends that butter be allowed to contain o 's of boric acid ; cream for table use and consentrated milk, 0 25 ; the use of preservatives in condensed milk to be forbid den. „:'-' MISSION MEMORIALS A memorial window has been unveiled in the Church V>torate, .Kew Guinea, in memory of the martyred missionaries James Chalmers and--01 ver To a 1 i >c, A>c?s from the Lon don society for the propagation of the Gospel state that an oil launch, valued* at £1000 will be sent to the Bishop of New Guinea for his mission. The launch was tbe'gift of Mr Able Low, of New Yorlr, ia grateful recognition of the Society's good work throughout the, world. < ■ Received 28th, 9.30 p.m TIM E ENOUG H YET The stfamer Ausgar ( ia £5 day* oil t from New York to \this, port with 4463 tons of wheat and 750 tons of flour. She had coal sufficient for only 22 (52 1) days. Re-insurance at 65 per cent is being paid in London. Received 29th, 12.23 a.m NEW HEBRIDES Premier Barton, replying to rumours that the Imperial Government intended to relinquish New Hebrides to France, said he had the best reason for believing that there was no such intention. Received 29th, 1.0 a.m. HOW LONG 1 The Board of Health reports, after exhaustive tests, that Sydney is absolutely free of plagued rats. Heavy rains have fallen in the far west. • . LAUNCESTON, Jan 28. . Received 29th, 12^23 a.m. The race for the Cup was won by Chesterfield, Larissa 2, Sirdar 3. Ten started. Dividend, JBS 7s. Time— 2 mm. 41 sees, MELBOURNE, Jan. 28. MUST HAVE MONEY The Cabinet decided to resign and appeal to the country if the Council again rejects the Probate Duties Bill.