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ADVANCED AUSTRALIA
possible, though democratic, paradise, but because they can do better elsewhere.
The trade of South Australia, in common with that of the rest of the colonies, is now showing strong signs of recovery. During 1897-98 imports decreased in comparison with the previous year to the extent of £93S,000, and exports by £791,000, giving a total shrinkage of trade of £1,736,000. During the last twelve months imports have increased by £28,000 and exports by £684,000, an advance, in all, of £712,000.
