GENERAL NEWS.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 2272, 18 August 1908, Page 4

GENERAL NEWS.

Tito recent stud sheep stiles in Sydney realised a 'total ol .1M1L59 1, nvoi•nging £G G» till each, as compared with a total ot £till.ol*L?, averaging £S 6s oil. last year. ...

The plantations of Tunis insignia trees on the Ballarat (\ ietoriu) wj'tor reserve are being extended. .1 he Conuuissioiiers annually derive a good income from the sale of timber.

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