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MORE NEWS FROM TONGA.

The vessel Lubeck has arrived from Apia. She briDgs news from Tonga that six men for attempted assassination of Mr Baker, were shot at Malona Island on February is, m the presence of the Crown Prince of Tonga, and a number of Natives. Two others who were implicated m the outrage have been remanded. Miss Baker, who was severely wounded, is not expected to recover. Mr Bakers son, however, is progressing towards recovery. Mr Baker himself is a guest at the Queen's palace, which is guarded by troops.

(Received Februnry 18, at 12.30 p.ni)) POLITICAL. Sydney, February 16, For Northumberland electorate three Protectionists have been returned. Parliament meets on tbe Bth of March. SOUTH AUSTRALIAN WHEAT YIELD. Adelaidb, February 18. The Register newspaper estimates the yield ot wheat of South Australia this season at ten millions eight hundred and thirty-five thousand bushels being an average of 5-31 per acre. It estimates the available surplus at a hundred and ninety thousand tons, being a hundred and fifteen thousand m excess of the previous year.

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Ashburton Guardian, Volume V, Issue 1486, 18 February 1887, Page 2

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MORE NEWS FROM TONGA. Ashburton Guardian, Volume V, Issue 1486, 18 February 1887, Page 2

MORE NEWS FROM TONGA. Ashburton Guardian, Volume V, Issue 1486, 18 February 1887, Page 2

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