AUSTRALIAN NEWS.
Sydney, May 13. The i.liners are jubilant at the success of the negotiations leading to the opening of the New Lamb ton and Dudl-y mines. In the House of Assembly Mr Haynes gave notice of motion that the Ilouse vote the .sum of £30,000 for the purpose of sscuring to the miners proprietorial rights in one or more mines as a means of preventing disputes. Mr Haynes had previously written to the Premier suggesting the purchase of a mine right out for the miners or the investment of the money on their behalf in going concerns. The Premier replied that lie would remain neutral, but would give every facility for discussion on the matter. Owing to rain the tennis Teams Match, New South Wales v. New Zealand, has been postponed till tomorrow. As a result of a conference of the miners and owners in the Southern coal district the latter have decided to grant the men a fourth of the extra profits accruing from the increased demand for coal consequent on the Newcastle strike. The Hank of New South \\ ales has ricoived announcement of the death of Mr Donald Larnach, the London chairman of directors. MKi.s'.oruNv., May 11. The Government has ordered sufficient cordite to make 50,000 Maxim gun cartridges.
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Hastings Standard, Issue 17, 15 May 1896, Page 3
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212AUSTRALIAN NEWS. Hastings Standard, Issue 17, 15 May 1896, Page 3
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