AUSTRALIA.
[Special.] . . Melbourne, Jan. 9. It is estimated that rust has destroyed a quarter of the wheat crop of Victoria. Three men like the Kelly gang have crossed the border at Albury. Photographic forgeries of Union s Bank one pound notes are circulating. v i :, Wheat easy at 4s Bd. Sydney, Jan. 9. The lock-out in the Woollongong mines keeps 6000 men idle. . Another difficulty has occurred, owing to the seamen who have refused to re- „ sume work demanding back pay from the time of the strike. Other similar claims are made, which are supported by the Seamen's Union. The A.S.N, Com- : pany's Board are considering the demand. Operations on the site of the Inter* . national Exhibition buildings were commenced to-day. >. The Southern train ran. off. ihe line last night. No serious damage was done.
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Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, Volume 3, Issue 260, 14 January 1879, Page 2
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135AUSTRALIA. Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, Volume 3, Issue 260, 14 January 1879, Page 2
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