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By Electric Telegraph—Copyright). (Per Press Association). SYDNEY", March 29. The Fiji Government Gazette, received by mail, contains a proclamation ! resuming certain lands in Fanning Island tor the purpose of the Pacific Cable Board. , Stanbury knows nothing of the approaching visit of Durnan, the sculler, but is wiliii&g to meet him at Paramatta. (Received March 30, at 10.40 a.m. FREMANTLE, This day. Arrived—Orotava.. Passengers for New Zealand —Messrs Landels, Shole, Sheddon, Brugh,. Breany, Thompson,. Shirley, and Capt. Langton. J HOBART, This day. The elections produced several surprises, so many members being elected on the local option question that it.is difficult to arrive Sat the state of the parties, 'lhe Ministry, however, is weakened, the Attorney-General being defeated. , Labor "gains considerably. Mr Niciiolls, Leader of the Opposition, beat Sir Elliot Lewis. The women's vote was cast, heavily for local option. The returns show—-Ministerial, seven r teen ; Opposition, five ; Independent, two; labor, seven.
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Manawatu Standard, Issue XLI, 30 March 1906, Page 5
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152Australian News. Manawatu Standard, Issue XLI, 30 March 1906, Page 5
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