SYDNEY.
November 4. News is to hand from the Islands reporting that the trading schooner j Atlantic, while visiting the Solomon Groupe, was attacked by the natives in a most determined manner. A desperate fight took place between the crew of the vessel and the Islanders, during which several of the Kanakas composing the crew were killed, but the natives were finally beaten off. November 5. In the Legislative Assembly last night a lengthy debate took place in reference to the Royal Commissioner's report on theMilburn Creek mine enquiry. Mr Baker, the late Minister of Mines, contended that be was fully entitled to the money he had received. Mr Garrett declared that he had not been connected with the mine for a long time, and courted further enquiry into the matter. The discussion was finally adjourned to Tuesday next. Intelligence has been received that Commodore Wilson has been raised to the rank of Vise-Admiral.
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Daily Telegraph (Napier), Issue 3230, 5 November 1881, Page 3
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154SYDNEY. Daily Telegraph (Napier), Issue 3230, 5 November 1881, Page 3
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