AUSTRALIAN.
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Sydney, June 23
A company has been floated to construct artizans’ dwellings on similar lines to Peabody’s homes, London. A destructive bush fire, fanned by a heavy gale, is raging at the Kiama district. Eight miles of country are -on fire. Several accidents occurred in which persons were injured, and one life was lost. Melbourne,’ June 23. Arthur Daly, solicitor, who was arrested last month on a charge of forging signatures to a land transfer application, has been committed for trial. The trustees of the Gilchrist Scholarship, have, with the consent of the University of London, decided not to invite any applications in the colony for it, owing to lack of competition. Thomas Doolan, a teller in the Bank of Yictoria, has bolted. His defalcations amount to close on £IO,OOO, and a warrant has been issued for his arrest. Hobart, June 23. The proposed property tax is being strongly opposed in the Assembly. The Opposition is in favor of an income tax. The House resolved to reduce all salaries on the estimates by per cent.
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Marlborough Daily Times, Volume X, Issue 314, 25 June 1888, Page 2
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