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profit to the grazier and the farmer, it should still he our 
duty to bring it, as soou as possible, into close connection 
with other parts of the Province. 
Iu pursuing our enquiries in Gippsland we received aid 
and information from all to whom we applied, and to 
Mr. Alfred W. Howitt, the Police Magistrate and Warden 
at Bairnsdale, we are much indebted for help. 
We have the honor to be, 
Sir, 
Your most obedient servants, 
A. J. SKENE, 
R. BROUGH SMYTH. 
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