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South Canterbury Times, Issue 2980, 2 January 1901, Page 2

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United Press Association —Per Electric Telegraph—Copyright. Received 9.14 a.m., December 31st. MURDER. MELBOURNE, December 31. Nash, a baker at Barnley, quarrelled with his wife, and shot her dead with a shot gun. He was arrested. Received 8.56 a.m., December 31st. A NEW YEAR GIFT. HOBART, December 31. The first prize in the Summer Cup in TattersaH’s sweep-went to Mr R. Hunt, of Kaiwarra. PENNY POSTAGE. SYDNEY, December 31. Some friction has arisen over the establishment by New Zealand of a postage, the local post office threatening to surcharge letters from New /.sa.and. Mr Seddon hopes to adjust the matter before he leaves. THE WEATHER. The weather is close, and there was gieat"heat ia tho country yesterday. There are indications in Sydney to-day that a hob snap is approaching the city. THE NEWCASTLE FIRE. SYDNEY, December 31. A fire in Newcastle proved very destructive. It burned the stores and bond of D. Cohen cud Company, with its immense stock, including large quantities 'of matches and sulphur; and destroyed the buildings which were five stories high. The firemen, owing to primitive appliances, were unable to cope with the fire, and concentrated their effor's or. saving the surrounding buildings. The main building is still burning. ■ The damage is estimated at £56,000. Received 8.50 a.m., January Ist. SYDNEY,, January 1. The cause of the fire at Newcastle is a mystery. The fumes of smouldering sulphur rendered the work difficult. The seamen of the various ships in harbour rendered valuable assistance. The water supply was sadly deficient. It is understood that the contents are insured, but the amount is not stated. TRADE OF NEW SOUTH WALES. The trade statistics of the colony last year show that the total value of the trade was £41,421,000, being, an increase of £424,000 compared with the previous year. The imports increased £1,418,000, and the exports decreased £163,000. GREETINGS. 1 The “ Daily Telegraph ” publishes a message containing seasonal greetings from the New Zealand Postmaster-General. THE VICTORIAN PREMIER. MELBOURNE, January 1. Mr Isaacs is considered likely to succeed Sir George Turner as State Premier. CHARGE OF MURDER. BRISBANE, January 1. Five Kanakas have been arrested for-the murder of Burnstead.