AUSTRALIA.
[Special to Press Association.] •WRECKAGE, SYDNEY, July 13. The Snow and Burgess lost no timber, though she encountered terrific weather. Consequently tho wreckage passed by the Manapouri ia still unaccounted for. The Norma, timber laden, left Port Townsend for Port Pirie four days before the Snow and Burgess, and has not yet arrived. THE BANKING CONFERENCE. The Argus, commenting on the Banking Conference, says that the most important recommendation is the radical change proposed in the system of note issues, which commands respect, considering the amount of thought given to it by its recommenders. Legislation on the lines suggested should be easy of accomplishment, and it would be so much the better if a federal note issue could be arranged. DANGEROUSLY ILL. July 14. Lady Farkes is dangerously ill, and is not expected to recover. POULTRY FOE EXPORT. ADELAIDE, July 13. The Government has decided to appoint a State poultry lecturer, with a view to roaring and improving breeds for export. The Minister of Agriculture said the Government intended to give every assistance in developing the frozen and live meat and produce export trade. SMALL-POX. Late last night a third case of smallpox was discovered among .the Lusitania’s passengers. CYCLING. BRISBANE, July 14. The cycling championship of Queensland resulted as follows:—Megson (New South Wales) 1, Middleton (Victoria) 2, Parsons (Victoria) 3. Won easily by twenty yards. Time—l3min 46sec.
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Lyttelton Times, Volume XCIV, Issue 10705, 15 July 1895, Page 5
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