Australian.
United Press Association—By Eleobrio Telegraph—Copyright) (Received Wakapuaka March 16, 9.15 nm Guardian Office 9-58 a-oi) The Yarra Mystery, Melbourne, March 16 The reward of £550 for the discovery of the principals m the Yarra mystery has been awarded to O. S, Pratt, who gave the first information which led to the arrests and Dubberke's confession. A Labor Riot. Perth, March 16 In connection with the strike of wharf laborers, a mob of a hundred rushed the wharf and cleared out all the free labourers. Some were roughly handled and several jumped into the water. Others took refuge on the ships, Subsequently work was resumed under police protection, The Gatton Enquiry. Brisbane, March 16 The only point of evidence m the Gat ton enquiry so far shows up the absence of any precautions taken by the police when the tragedy was discovered. The officer who made notes as to the positions of the bodies lost them.
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Ashburton Guardian, Volume XXI, Issue 4751, 16 March 1899, Page 2
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156Australian. Ashburton Guardian, Volume XXI, Issue 4751, 16 March 1899, Page 2
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