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EMPIRE MARKET
It is possible that the recent
Ottawa, conference will have somej
effect upon the Northern Territory of
Australia. The prospects* of the
Ottawa agreements developing a
better Empire market for Australian
beef have directed attention to the
improved chances for enterprise m
the Territory. This great tract of ■
land, situated in the temperate and
sub-tropical zones, and almost an
empty province, .is fine cattle coun
try. There are already a number
of cattle stations in the Territory,
one covering • 22,000 square miles
and others ranging from 3500 to
11,000 square miles, but there is
room for considerable development;
The Commonwealth Government has
spent large sums in constructing
railways, which at present, represent
heavy losses. The further develop
ment of the beef industry there
needs capital, and it is understood
that the Government would be glad
to meet capital with generous con
cessions.
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