AUSTRALIA.
* United Press Association— By Electxio Telegraph — Copyright. (Received December 24, 9.37 a.m.) RAILWAY RATES. SYDNEY, December 24. An alteration has been mado in the goods rates on railways, operating from January 1, and representing a further reduction of £60,000. The new mileage rate reduces the charges on all classes of goods. (Received December 24, 9.45 a.m.) DROUGHTS AND BEETLES. HOBART, December 24. A severe drought throughout the isI land is seriously affecting the pastoral and fruit industries. Sheep have been sold at as low a price aa 2s Bd. Swarms of green beetles are destroying the fruit.
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Star (Christchurch), Issue 9424, 24 December 1908, Page 2
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