ACROSS THE TASMAN.
(Press Association—B? Telegraph.— . Copyright). AN HISTORIC DONKEY.
Sydney, Yesterday,
A banquet was held to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the departure of the Soudan contingent. Eightyseveu out of the 750 original contiugeuts were, present, it was announced that the historic donkey was still alive. PAGEANT OF EMPIRE. Melbourne, Yesterday.
The Federal Govorumeuc decided to limit its representation at the Pageant of the Empire to the display, of photographs depicting aspects of Australian life, industries, and scenery. TROTTING STOCK.
At the sale of the Allendale farm trotting stook Grattau Bells brought 500 guineas, Messrs Clare and McKinney being the purchasers. Mr Piper, for New Zealand, paid 275 guineas for Grattan Chimes, ana Mr Matthews, of New Zealand, 185 guineas for Grattan Abbey.
FATAL FIRE. Hie residence of Constable Day was destroyed by fire, Mis Day ami an infant perished, anil two child■ren were badly burned. METHODIST CONFERENCE. Perth, Yseterday. The Rev. Allen was eleotecl Ptesident of the Methodist Conference.
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Manawatu Times, Volume LXV, Issue 955, 5 March 1910, Page 5
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