ARMY CONTRACTS.
By Telegraph—Press Association. Wellington, last night. Tho Agent-General cables that at an interview with tho Under-Secretary of State and the War Office, with rcforonco to tho South African meat contracts, he strongly urged preference being given to colonial meat. He gathered that this would be done as far as practicable. Tenders are already advertised, but the Premier has wired the Government agent at Capetown for further details. Tenders are due at Capetown, Durban, and Pretoria by February 3rd. The Premier has also communicated with Lord Milner and the commandant in South Africa, urging that contracts be given British colonies, and so split up that each colony may participate.
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Gisborne Times, Volume IX, Issue 711, 6 January 1903, Page 2
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110ARMY CONTRACTS. Gisborne Times, Volume IX, Issue 711, 6 January 1903, Page 2
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