AUSTRALIAN CABLES.

Oamaru Mail, Volume XXVIII, Issue 8290, 19 September 1903, Page 1

AUSTRALIAN CABLES.

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Received September 18, at 10.40 p.m* Sydney, September 18. The Government launch, was placed at the disposal of Mrs Williamson, and a large party aboard welcomed Miss Crossley. Congratulatory speeches were made by the Minister of Public Works and others, and bouquets were presented. • The Admiral sailed in the Royal Arthur for-Singapore. The rain in some districts was very heavy, inches falling at Bateman's Bay. Broken Hill has been much, benefited and there is fifteen months'. supply of water in the reservoir.

Received September 19, at 1.18 a.m. Sydney, September 18.

Arrived (5 p.m.)—Zealandia. Phil May's original drawings, published in the Bulletin, nave been auctioned, and 476 were sold..at an average of 3 guineas. The highest price brought was 16£ guineas. Norfolk Island, September 18. At a meeting this morning Commissioner Oliver's commission was read. The Commissioner outlined Eis intentions. Messrs Francis Nobbs,. John Young, Gustav Quintal, and Charles Nobbs have been appointed to assist in selecting witnesses, and evidence was given this afternoon. An agitation is on foot to secure inclusion with New Zealand in a steam service with Noumea, and. pledging support. A letter and telegram were sent to Mr Seddon, who has sent a favorable reply, and awaits a letter.