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GERMAN MERCHANTMEN. REACH BRITISH PORTS. (Australian and N.Z. Cable Assn.) Received March 2G, 8.10 p.xn. ; ■ ■ LONDON, March 25. Fifteen German steamers have arrived in the Thames and 100 are due at Leith. They will be used for food carrying. FOODSTUFFS EN BRITAIN. (Australian and N.Z. Gable Assn.) Received Marcli 20, 'B. 10 p.m. LONDON, March 25. Mr G. H. Roberts Minister of Food, in the House of Commons said the Government stocks of wheat were 285,563 tons, flour 202,708, frozen meat 42,659, canned meal 18,500, bacon 25,808, tea 45,954. AIRSHIPS ORDERED. BY IMPERIAL GOVERNMENT (Australian and N.Z. Cable Assn.) Received March 26, 5.5 p.m. LONDON, March 25. The Government lias ordered four rigid nirshipa, surpassing R 33, to cost £250,000 each. They will be 750 ft in length, with a speed of 80 miles, and a lifting capacity of 70 tons. FUTURE OF LUXEMBURG. TO BE ORDERED BY REFERENDUM. (Australian and N.Z. Cable Assn.) Received March 26, 5.5 p m. PARIS, March 25. The Luxemburg Parliament has sanctioned a referendum on the question as to whether Luxemburg shall become n republic or continue the existing regime. GENERAL MACKENSEN TO BE RELEASED BY EASTER. (Australian and N.Z. Cable Assn.) Received Much 26. 5.5 p.m. BELGRADE, March 25. General Mackensen will he released from internment before Easter.
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Waikato Times, Volume 90, Issue 14022, 27 March 1919, Page 5
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