AUSTRALIAN NEWS.
GENERAL ITEMS
Melbourne, August 25
The Cabinet have decided to take extreme measures for the eradication of phylloxera. In the Bendigo district all the vineyards are to be destroyed within a radius of two miles of infected
Sydney, August 25
The steeplechasers Tiritea, Donald M'Kinnon, and Chris, the property of Mr W. Douglas, of Hawke's Bay, have been landed here in excellent condition .
Owing to extensive falls in the "Wickbam colliery, at Bullock Island, the men have refused to work and the mine has been closed pending inspection.
Adelaide, August 25
Several severe shocks of earthquake have been experienced at Bnrra, which caused much consternation. Several people were thrown down and plaster was shaken from walls and ceilings. Brisbane, August 25.
The Chamber of Commerce has approved of the remission of duties as a step in the right direction of encouraging industries and commerce. Perth, August 21.
Several cases of tuberculosis have been discovered. It is stated that the disease is raging amongst the cattle throughout the colony.
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Hastings Standard, Issue 103, 25 August 1896, Page 3
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170AUSTRALIAN NEWS. Hastings Standard, Issue 103, 25 August 1896, Page 3
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