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fr—— THE FLOODS IN NEW SOUTH WALES GREAT DAMAGE TO STOCK AND PROPERTY. . . . . (Br Telegraph-ri'css Association-Coßyrisht Sydney,, October-G. The . Nowra River lias flooded, inundating miles of coimtr.v. TJie Macquarie is also at full flood. All railway traffic west of Bathiirsc- lias been, suspended, Extensive damage has been done to crops.and property.
I • THE JOAN CRAIG ■ ACTION' AGAINST: AN- AUCKLAJiI) : SHIPPING FIRM. ! " Sydney, October 6. An action has been commenced in which John M'Kcnzie claims £500 from .the Joan Craig Shipping Company, I alleging that .while, employed on tho ! Joan Craig as i fireman he received injuries by the negligence,of tlieldefendants' servants, it was (stated that - whilo returning to.-thc Joan Craig at . Grafton at night a piece of timber upon ; which M'Kenzie was standing tilted, and he was thrown down the hold. He attributed the accident to lack of lights and.the negligence of the mate in allowing ; ha,tch fittings to be piled on the gangway. The defendants pleaded not guilty. * ■ ' ITEMS~INBRIEF . LIQUOR. REFERENDUM IN WEST AUSTRALIA. Perth, Octoher 6.' In the Assembly a private Bill has been introduced providing for a- referendum for the closing of hotels, and & vote to be on the hours, 6 to 11 o'clock. PRICE OF CHEESE IN SYDNEY." (Rec. October 6, 9.40 p.m.) Sydnsy, October 6 The-Federal Board has fixed tho Sydney price of prime cheese at Bd. per lb.
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Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 2896, 7 October 1916, Page 9
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