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Press Association-By Telegraph-Copyright THE FEDERAL MAIL CONTRACT. MELBOURNE,. November Important developments are likely to wsult in the event of the Orient Company securing' the mail contract. It is stated that the- company, iii order to identify its enterprise more closely with Australia, contemplates raising money to build uew steamers, required under the contract, in Australia. l't. 1 is also proposed that a local board of director shall be appointed to manage the business. REVENUE INCREASES. The Federal revenue for the September quarter increased by £458,000. The amount returned to the 'Statu*■ -increased by £304,000 as compared with the previous Wept-ember. , ANTHRAX. SYDNEY. November / 1. The Government veterinary surgeon reports that the death of the oattlo last; ;veek wa« due to anthrax. THE ANTARCTIC EXPEDITION. Mi- Reid, manager qf Lieutenant Shackleton's Antarctic expedition; vstates that the equipment k a great advance on that of previous expeditions.
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Timaru Herald, Volume XIC, Issue 13434, 5 November 1907, Page 5
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146AUSTRALIAN. Timaru Herald, Volume XIC, Issue 13434, 5 November 1907, Page 5
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