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THE A.M.P. LONDON PBOPOSAL ABANDONED. SPEECH BY MB. MURRAY SMITH. (Received June 15, 12.60 p.m.) Sydney, Tins Day. The directors of the Australian Mutual Provident Society have decided to abandon the proposed opening in London, and have recalled Mr. Black, the actuary, who went Home to organise a branch. Heavy rain is falling in Sydney and over many parts of the country. Melbourne, Tots Day. At the banquet lßflt night, an enthusiastic reception was accorded to Mn Mnrray Smith. In his speech, in reply to the toast of his health, he expressed himself confident that New South Wales would before long join in the Australasian federation. He described the existence of the penal settlement -in New Caledonia as a scandal and disgrace to France, hat stated that he beaeved that country was showing signs of an awakening conscience -in regard to the transportation of criminals to the Pacific.
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Evening Post, Volume XXXII, Issue 24, 15 June 1886, Page 2
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150Latest Intelligence. Evening Post, Volume XXXII, Issue 24, 15 June 1886, Page 2
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