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The Governor

New

South Wales. felegram.

(Rec. July 2) States that Government do not propose 42

to be represented at the Oxford Congress.

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The Governor

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The

High missioner.

Com-Australia

July 10

States that Dr. Tidswell has been asked to represent the Commonwealth at the Conference on Noxious Insects.

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The Governor

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The Governor-Gen-

eral.

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Entomological Re- search Committee; Publications Sub- Committee.

August 12

1912.

Western

July 15 Australia, (Rec. Aug. 12.)

35.

Transmits copy of a minute from Ministers stating that the first con- tribution has been arranged through the Agent-General, but that future payments will be made through the New South Wales Government.

Minutes of second meeting

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Colonial Office

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17

To the Governors... Barbados,

July 12

British

Guiana,

British

Hon-

duras,

Jamaica,

Trinidad,

Leeward

Islands,

Wind-

ward

Islands.

Tasmania (Rec. July 12.) States, in reply to No. 17, that Tasmania Telegram.

will not be represented.

Canada, (Rec. July 12.) States that the Minister of Agriculture Celegram.

desires that the question of a Canadian contribution should remain in abey- ance until the Dominion Entomologist has reported, after the Conference at London, as to the details of the scheme and its value to Canada.

Discusses the lines on which

operation between the Committee and the West Indian Governments should proceed, but states that the Committee wish it to be made clear that while they are anxious to extend the scope of their work to the West Indies they cannot do so unless a sum of £250 per annum is guaranteed; anggests allocation for this contribu- tion, and asks whether his Govern. ment are prepared to make the necessary subvention.

(Miscel-

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the Imperial Commissioner of

laneous).

West Indies.

July 12

Transmits copy of No. 17

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Agriculture for

the West Indies.

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The Governor

Co-

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The Governor

58

The Acting Gover-

nor.

August 12

Report of proceedings of a Conference held to discuss the proposed scheme for Imperial co-operation in prevent- ing the spread and furthering the investigation of noxious insect pests.

Leeward (Rec. Aug. 13) States that the Leeward Islands will Islands,

contribute £25 towards the cost of Telegram.

the Research Committee.

Wind-

Rec. Aug. 23) States, in reply to No. 47, that the ward

Windward Islands are willing to con- tributeannually the amounts allocated.

Islands,

Telegram

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The Governor

British August 15 Hondu (Rec. Aug. 31.). ras, 160.

090

GO

Lor.

The Acting Gover-Trinidad,

326.

August 12 (Rec. Sept. 3.)

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Ditto

Trinidad, 330.

August 12 (Rec. Sept. 3.)

August 16 (Rec. Sept. 3.)

Forwards a copy of a message approved by the Legislative Council sanctioning an annual contribution of £20 to the Entomological Research Committee.

Reports that the Board of Agriculture propose at a later date to consider the selection of an entomologist to proceed to the United States; asks that Com- mittee may be thanked for their offer,

Reports that the Board of Agriculture has agreed to make a contribution of £50 towards the expenses of the Committee; asks that if it becomes necessary to increase this contribution he may be given an opportunity to consult the Board.

Confirms No. 53, but observes that, as provision for the appointment of an Entomological Officer under the Colonial Government is also under consideration, agreement to the vote of £50 cannot be guaranteed.

Ner

June 6 Zealand, (Rec. July 15.)

77.

Transmits copy of a memorandum from the Prime Minister stating that the Government of New Zealand will participate in the scheme subject to conditions stated, and that the High Commissioner will arrange for a representative of New Zealand at the Conference.

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58

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The Governor

50

'Ditto

South June 17 Australia, (Rec. July 22.)

31.

States that South Australia is prepared to pay its proportion of the contribu- tion towards the cost of the investiga- tion of noxions insects as arranged at the Premiers' Conference.

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Jamaica, 300.

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Imperial Commie- sioner of Agri- culture for the West Indies,

West Indies (8.8. 2140).

July 10 (Rec. July 23.)

States, in reply to No. 36, that he fears he will be unable to provide from savings the £200 per annum required for the appointment of an Assistant Entomologist, but that he proposes to await the final decision on the question of allowing the department to receive and expend the amounts received from the sale of publications.

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03

Ditto

British Guiana, Telegram.

(Rec. Sept. 9) States, in reply to No. 47, that British Guiana will contribute £50 if all the West Indian Colonies bear a share of the expenses.

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64

Ditto

British Guiana, 281.

September 9 (Rec. Oct. 1.)

Confirms No. 63, and assumes that no

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contribution will be required in the current financial year.

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search Committee.

53

The Governor.

Entomological Re-

Jamaica, (Rec. Aug. 10) | States, in reply to No. 47, that a vote of Telegram.

£50 will be included in next year's estimates.

July 30

Minutes of twelfth general meeting

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The Acting Gover-

Moг.

Wind- ward

September 14

Forwards despatches from the Adminis-

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(Rec. Oct. 1.)

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Islanda, Grenada General),

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trators of Grenada and St. Vincent, confirming No. 58.

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