Our Midland Railway.
The First Contract. {Special to Pebss Association.] LONDON, Juke 16. A contract for the construction of 30 miles of the Midland Kail way has been virtually let. The seizure of American fishing smacks by Canada will form the subject of an enquiry by a joint Commission. Sir Alexander Stuaii had been -suffering from typhoid, and yesterday his medical attendants held out no hope of his recovery. The general elections in Ifova Scotia have resulted in the return of candidates favourable to the separation of Nova Scotia from Canada. It ia reported that the Rev Mr Thomson, of Cardiff, has been offered the Bishopric of Melbourne. PBbtjteb'B Telegbams.] SYDNEY, June 17. Sailed, tins afternoon — Alameda, "with the Homeward San Francisco mails. The Tariff Bills are being discussed in public meetings called by the supporters of the measures, and also by those opposing. Resolutions have been passed for and against the Oovernment tariff proposals at the -respective m^ti££S. [Ps& "Paws AbsociATiC^' •
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Star (Christchurch), Issue 5648, 18 June 1886, Page 4
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162Our Midland Railway. Star (Christchurch), Issue 5648, 18 June 1886, Page 4
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