AUSTRALIAN NEWS.
GENERAL ITEMS. SyfiNKY, This day. While a member was speaking in the Assembly la it night, two fairly large stone.-, wrapped in cb-t'.i, were thrown amongst the members. Fortunately no one was liit, but the incident caused a sensation. The culprit was promptly arrested, other stones being found on him. Bkisisaxk, This day. Five hundred men have been discharged from the Meat Export Company's works through the scarcity of fat cattle caused by the tick plague. Mkluouhnk, This day. Fuc-ile lias been scratched for the Melbourne Cup. lV.p.Tii, This day. An independent party, under the leadership of Mr Paiker, has been formed in the Legislative Assembly to exercise the functions of the Opposition. The bricklayers' trouble is increasing. Several masters have conceded to the demand, but the Guilders and Contractors Association have resolved that no increase or reduction is to be made without three months' notice. Thi"ksi>ay Island, This day. The barquentine Day spring has been totally wrecked on the north-east reef in Torres Stre.it. It is expected that the cargo and fittings will be saved.
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Hastings Standard, Issue 136, 2 October 1896, Page 3
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178AUSTRALIAN NEWS. Hastings Standard, Issue 136, 2 October 1896, Page 3
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