AUSTRALIAN NEWS.
SUNDAY % CONCERTS. Sydney, May 25. The Acting-Chief Secretary has issued regulations directing that in future Sunday concerts shall be strictly of a religious nature, no collection to be taken up till the end of the performance. i ______ FIRE IN MELBOURNE. Melbourne, May 25. A fire started in the top floor of Watson’s Chambers, Flinders Lane, and spread, gutting the third, fourth and fiftl®floors, on which were offices of different firms. The damage done amounts to £20,000. There was considerable anxiety for a time, as the buildings form part of a densely. rpackfld area. Melbourne, May 25. Firemen were in great danger owing to the falling roofs and ceilings. The incuranccs-, include the -National Company of New Zealand, with a cover of £2OOO. THE BRISBANE GAS STRIKE. Brisbane, May 25. The striking gas stokers intend to see the Premier. Their places have been filled, chiefly by immigrants. A full supply of gas is available. T r ?’ ls ' BREAKING A RING. r Sydney, May 25. It is reported that the independent rabbit packers have succeeded in breaking the “corner” in cold storage.
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Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXIX, Issue 81, 26 May 1911, Page 3
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