AUSTRALIAN.
(By Electric Telegraph -Copyright.) (Per Unitod Press Association). Melbourne, March 28. A firo in Prell's buildings melted tho water pipo in the upper floor, but the flames were extinguished before, they got a secure hold of the building. Sydney, March 28. Latost reports of the Dudley fire thow that there are Blight signs of it decreasing. The menjorial services of the yictims were largely attended. Tho relief fund is rapidlj jncroas.ing. Tho lopal hifjurance qfljees will be ponsiderably affected by the China's njishap, but the amounts o.re wjdoly distributed. Puß.Tif, Search 28, A large meeting oallod by tho Mayor of Kalgoorlie expressed indignation at the treatment of Sir John Forrest. The miners' leaders state that the disturbance was caused by tho scum of the surrounding dietricts. A largely signed petition has been presented to the Government asking for an early summoning of Parliament to deal with the mining difficulty. (Received Maroh 29, at 9.50 a.m.) March 29. Four men concerned in the K algoorlr 6 riot have been sentenced to six months' imprisonment. Launoeston, March 29. Sir E. Braddon addressed a large meeting, strongly advocating the adoption of the Commonwealth Bill. Resolutions in favour of the measure were carried with enthusiasm.
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Wanganui Herald, Volume XXXII, Issue 9400, 29 March 1898, Page 2
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