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Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXI, Issue 62, 27 October 1911, Page 5

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ESPERANTI) COXEERENCE. (By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright.) (United Press Association.) Adelaide, October 26. The Esperanto Conference was opened by the Mayor, who welcomed the delegates. Professor Drummond, of Victoria, represents New Zealand. POSTMASTERS’ ASSOCIATION. Melbourne, October 26. As an outcome of the Postal Conference a Postmasters’ Association has been formed, embracing the whole Commonwealth. FIRE IN SYDNEY. Sydney, October 28. A big lire has just started in the premises of Messrs. Moorfoot Bros., agents, Haymarket. There is a large ouantitv of oils in the stock, and the lurid blaze is visible for miles. THE BARQUE THORA. Sydney, October 26. The barque Thora, from Macassar, is off the Heads, and has been ordered to proceed to Port Havelock. EARTH TREMOR. Adelaide, October 27. A severe earth trfemor, the second within three days, was felt last night in many parts of I lie State, accompanied by a rumbling noise. At Moonta, articles were thrown from shelves and lights extinguished. Tl;e damage is slight. (Received 27, 8.50 a.in.) Sydney, October 27. . The, iiro started in the premises of the Parramatta Woollen Co., which was occupying two top- flats. 'These and higher floors were burned into. '('He lower floors, where there were a large number of motor cars and lorries as well as oil and other stock, were damaged by water and smoko. A number of smaller tenants also suffer-, cd. The brigades wore handicapped | by the poor water supply. A squad of bluejackets from warships rendered valuable assistance in removing motors and helping the firemen. . The damage is estimated at £IO,OOO, which is covered by insurances.

CONFERENCE TO BE HELD IN NEW ZEALAND. Sydney, October 26. The executive of the Australasian Provincial Press Association resolved to hold a postponed conference in New Zealand at the end of February or the beginning of March. The New South Wales Country Press Conference decided to recommend the Australasian Provincial Association to consider the advisability of constituting a' board to deal with tho qualification of newspapers to obtain and maintain registration. A proposal to set a standard for the training of journalists was defeated.