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The Conference concurred in the Report submitted (after revision at the request of the Conference) hy the Permanent Heads on certain matters of Intercolonial urgency and importance, which will he found detailed in the annexed llcport of the Proceedings. In two matters, viz. : —The proposed exclusion of Articles of Merchandise, other than samples, from transmission hy packet post; and the intention to levy certain charges on Intercolonial newspapers forwarded to Queensland, the Government of that Colony (through the Honorable A. J. Thynne) has been asked to reconsider its determination. Appended to this Ileport will be found:— Minutes of Proceedings of:' the Conference. Transcript of notes of the Proceedings by the Shorthand-writer. Signed on behalf o!' New South Wales, JOSEPH COOK. Signed on behalf o[ Victoria, and Tasmania, JOHN (iAVAN DUFFY. Signed on behalf of South Australia, JOHN A. COOKBtJEK. Signed on behalf of Queensland, A. J. TIIYNNE. Signed on behalf of West Australia, E. 11. WITTENOOM. Sydney, 20th November, 189 G.
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