AUSTRALIAN.

Colonist, Volume LIV, Issue 13275, 28 November 1911, Page 4

AUSTRALIAN.

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Melbourne, Nov '27. I In'reply to a question in the Federal Senate regarding the reported rapid and continuous influx of Japanese into Now Caledonia, Mr McGregor, President of tho Council, stated that a number of Japanese had been imported to work in the mines, some of whom allegedly were veteran soldiers. The Government would keep the whole matter under notice. Tho Inspector of Aborigines of the Northern Territory reports finding in 'x cavo at Roper River a large quantity of the remains of human beings of all ages. A native guide stated that many years ago forty or fifty natives were camped in the cave when a flash of lightning passed through and killed every • one. An aged native told the Inspector that bis parents had taken him to see the bodies the day after the accident, which it is estimated happened 70 years ago. Brisbane, Nov 27. Altogether 300 children were affectf>d by the ptomaine poisoning with corned beef in sandwiches at the Maryborough Sunday school picnic. Six 'children aro still dangerously ill, and 20 are severely ill. Perth, Nor 27. Tho Pearlers' Association lias obtained leavo to bring white divers e'-nin England to take the place 01 aliens. Sydney, Nov 27. The Cabinet hnp Hpfiu reorganised in "nnsenupnee of Mr Pnrmiehar-I's resignation. Mr M.pGowon takes thel "hiof PftcrrHryship. Mr Dacoy heTi'pnsili'or. .'iiui 31 r Flowers Min'stpr of Tii.etruction.