Which of the following government financial decisions was the least influential in attempting address stopping the outflow of labour and currency? O Establish a reward scheme for finding gold in South Australia O Urgently pass the government Bullion Act of 1952 O Establish an assay office and smelting facilities for the gold in Adelaide Set the gold price considerably higher than the Eastern Colonies thus providing an incentive to send gold back to South Australia for assaving

Which of the following government financial decisions was the least influential in attempting address stopping the outflow of labour and currency? O Establish a reward scheme for finding gold in South Australia O Urgently pass the government Bullion Act of 1952 O Establish an assay office and smelting facilities for the gold in Adelaide Set the gold price considerably higher than the Eastern Colonies thus providing an incentive to send gold back to South Australia for assaving

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