HOME & FOREIGN CABLES.
MONETARY CONFERENCE. THE LIBERATOR FRAUDS. BANK OF AUSTRALASIA. (Per Press Association). London, April 4. Mr Buxton, in reply to a question said it;was unnecessary to consider the question of representation of the Colonies at the Monetary Conference until it was convened. Five directors of the Liberator Company have been committed for trial on charges of fraud and conspiracy. Heavy bail was imposed Obituary — Dr Hale, first Bishop of Perth (W.A.) and latterly Bishop of Brisbane. Sir Eobert Hamilton is dying. It is expected in financial circles in the city that Queensland and New South Wales will shortly float loans. At the Bank of Australasia meeting, Mr Gibbs instanced as hopeful features of the position of the colonies the increased production and the rise in -wool and silver. The great output of gold had improved the revenue returns. St. Petersburg, April 5. Officials building the Siberian Kailway have embezzled funds to the extent of two and a half millions. The Czar is having an enquiry made into their peculations. Madrid, April 5. News has been received that the insurgent leaders have landed at Cuba. Beklin, April 5. Leading German merchants have formed a society to defend German gold currency.
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Feilding Star, Volume XVI, Issue 237, 6 April 1895, Page 2
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