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Per Press Association. WELLINGTON, December 1. Speaking at the dinner of the Post and "Telegraph Officers' Association last night, Mr Gray, Secretary of the Department, said :that the revenue for the past three months, notwithstanding penny postage, showed very substantial results. He explained that the Postmaster-General hoped within twelve months ta make one or two amendments in the direction of benefiting the rank and file of the service.
DUNEDIN, December 1. The Premier has received a cablegram from the Agent-General, intimating, with reference to the contract for a supply of meat for the army in South Africa, that the War Office will receive offers by cable if received by January 6th next. A pickpocket was caught red-handed on Saturday afternoon outside the Princess Theatre." He dropped a purse and bolted, but was captured by a constable. Two ladies' purses were found on him, one of which has been identified. He gave the name of Frederick Matthews, lately from Christchurch.
INVERCARGILL, December 1. With but a few hours' interval the overcast and wet weather still continues.
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Timaru Herald, Volume LXXV, Issue 11620, 2 December 1901, Page 3
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176INTERPROVINCIAL Timaru Herald, Volume LXXV, Issue 11620, 2 December 1901, Page 3
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