AUSTRALIAN CABLES.
.» ASTOUNDING GOLD DISCOVERY. THE SHEARERS' STRIKE. (FEE PRESS ASSOCtATION.) Perth, July 20. A sensational discovery has been uiade at Eurnnlpie. Broph* and party btive struck the reef at the depth of 40 feet, where it shows nearly pure gold, and ex ceeds in richness either Bay ley's or the Londonderry mine. Sydney. .July 20. A reqninui mass was celebrated in St Mary's Cathedra] to day in memory of M Carnot's death. The ceremony was very impressive. The congregation numbered several thousands. The Government and other officials were amongst those pre sent. Also Admiral Smith, Judges, and Consuls A hundred sbparers at Wngjjn have refused to sign the Agreement and have formed a camp Rouseabouts at Toon nmble have refused to work for less than 35s per week. Shearers are working under the old agreement Bhisbane. July 20. While the roll was beinjj called at Wellshot station a shearer named A>hton drew his revolver while another shourer was going to sign the agreement. Subinspector Carr. thinking thnt Ashton whs about to shoot, fired, wounding Ashton, and it >s believed fatally. Carr has been arrested.
Permanent link to this item
https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/FS18940721.2.9
Bibliographic details
Feilding Star, Volume XVI, Issue 18, 21 July 1894, Page 2
Word Count
185AUSTRALIAN CABLES. Feilding Star, Volume XVI, Issue 18, 21 July 1894, Page 2
Using This Item
No known copyright (New Zealand)
To the best of the National Library of New Zealand’s knowledge, under New Zealand law, there is no copyright in this item in New Zealand.
You can copy this item, share it, and post it on a blog or website. It can be modified, remixed and built upon. It can be used commercially. If reproducing this item, it is helpful to include the source.
For further information please refer to the Copyright guide.
Log in