The New Zealand Cable Terms.
A Chinaman Speared and Eaten
SYDNEY,
gJune 12
Resolutions passed in the Sydney Assembly in favor of subsiding the proposed New Zealand Cable.
Further failures are reported of Sains Sumack and Berjjamins Cocks, boot and shoe dealers ; liabilities £9000. The overland telegraph line has been interrupted for the last two days. The cargo of New Zealand oats ex Mary Bannatyne, fetched 4s per bushel. Mr Burns cable resolution in the Sydney Assembly assents to a subsidy of £7,500 per annum for ten years, two-thirds paid by New Zealand, and one-third by New South Wales. A minium message of ten words to cost 7s 6d. The cable to be laid within twelve months, and the Company are prepared to accept the contract on these terms.
Blacks attacked some Chinese on the Palmer river and robbed their tents. They speared on Chinaman and subsequently ate him.
650 Chinese landed at Cooktown from Hong Kong during the last few days.
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Auckland Star, Volume VI, Issue 1664, 18 June 1875, Page 3
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162The New Zealand Cable Terms. Auckland Star, Volume VI, Issue 1664, 18 June 1875, Page 3
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