AUSTRALIAN NEWS.
By Electric Telegraph.— Copyright
[per united press association^}
Stdnet, May 1.
One thousand pounds to £800 has been laid on Hanlan for the aquatic contest on Saturday. A Ballarat train ran off the rails on the Northern line this evening. It was completely wrecked. The fireman and driver had a very narrow escape.
Melboubnb, May 1.
A compromise has been effected between the Government and the captain of the steamer Afghan by which the latter foregoes his right to land .12 Chinese, ■ which he is entitled to do, on the Government agreeing not to fino him £100 per, head for all in excess of that number. Arrangements are being made for the transhipment of the Chinese passengers booked for New Zealand. The Government hare prohibited the landing of all Chinese passengers for the future. Bj an Order-in- Council, issued today, all Chinese and Eastern ports, including Singapore and Hong Kong, are pre claimed infected ports under the Health. Act and the quarantine of every vessel with Chinese passengers is authorised.
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Feilding Star, Volume IX, Issue 117, 3 May 1888, Page 2
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