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London, July 3. Australian fruit is selling freely. New South. Wales oranges, infair con- ; dition, are realising 13s 6d per case. The Tasmanian apples stood the voyage better than the previous shipments and are turning out in good condition. Forty-six cases met with a ready sale, which goes to prove that, by careful
packing, a ready market and high prices may be got. New Zealand frozen mutton is selling at 3£d to 4d. At the wool sales, the German demand is increasing, and prices, 'are hardening. Total bales catalogued, 250,000 ; withdrawn, 70,000.
Cooktown, July 6. News from" New Guinea t>f the murder of native teacher and five other natives by tribes at Motanxptu has been received. '.V London, July 6. Natives report 3,000 Russians reached northern frontier Badakshar^ French Budget shows a saving of expenditure during' past financial year of 129 million francs. Refusal of Home Secretary to enquire into the case of a girl alleged to have been wrongfully arrested by a constable, gave rise to an adverse motion, and the Government were defeated by a majority of five. The motion for an enquire was adjourned. Drought in North of England now breaking up, and rain is falling in north-western and southern parts. Sportsman has received Hanlan's second deposit for match with Beach. Bubearjand Gaudour will row for championship of England, after latter's match with Beach. Vatican ordered the excommunication of Dr. McGlynn of New York, for disobedience. Prince Alexander has finally declined to return to Bulgaria, thus upsetting plans formed for re-election. Sophia, July 5. • Sobranje will discuss on Thursday the choice of a prince for Bulgaria. Election will probably take place the following day. Perth, July 5. Serious disaster reported from Jisz Beremy, village about 40 miles from this city. During a course of military instructions an explosion of dynamite occurred, twenty - seven persons being killed and fifty injured. London, July 6. Mr Parnell is seriously ill.
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Northern Advocate, 9 July 1887, Page 3
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