INTERCOLONIAL.
Sydney, Aug. 1. The southern and South Australian telegraph lines are interrupted through heavy gales and snow. The Victorian, South Australian, and international telegraphic business is consequently delayed. There -was a heavy fall of snow in -the southern district. Kiandra is completely • covered. It has snowed continuously there for efght days. A ttiipr; named Leonard, while proceeding home, lost his way and perished. . August 2. A series of volcanic eruptions have occurred at the New Hebrides. No damage of any consequence is reported. The volcanoes on the islands of Ambrym and Gauna are = still very active. August 3. The Cabinet discussed the programme for the season. The defeated Ministers tendered their resignations, but Premier Reid has asked them to retain office for the present owing to the unsettled state of politics. Biusbahe, Aug. 3. The Postmaster-General states that the Agents-General of the various colonies will shortly meet representatives of the Imperial Government at an informal conference with a view to adopt a feasible scheme for a Pacific cable. ... Melbodkne, Aug. 3., A monument of Marcus Clarke, ■ the novelist, subscribed by South Australian friends, has been unveiled at the grave in Melbourne cemetery.
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Mataura Ensign, Issue 467, 4 August 1898, Page 4
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193INTERCOLONIAL. Mataura Ensign, Issue 467, 4 August 1898, Page 4
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