AUSTRALIAN CABLES.
.» (PER PBESS ASSOCIATION.) Sydney, April 16. Hudson is still unable to fill the place of the strikers. The men desire a conference, stating their willingness to accept a reasonable reduction. Mr Young, opening the bridge over the Murray at Tocumwal, said it formed another bond of union between New South Wales and Victoria, and another step towards federation. He hoped the time oi the border customs would be short. Tho weather is dreary, with frequent heavy showers. Cardinal Moran, referring to the Easter Encampment, said he would like to see all young Australians trained to arms. He fully recognised that there was no greater scourge than the standing armies of Europe, but it would bo well if all citizens were always ready to defend Australia aud repulse an enemy. It would be possible to attain this without the encumbrance of a standing army. The underwriters concerned in tlie hull of the Wolvering have decided no! to accept an abandonment. Brisbane, April 16. The Minister of railways has announced that the Government intend not to construct nor extend railways unless they pay working expenses, and four per cent interest.
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Feilding Star, Volume XVI, Issue 244, 17 April 1895, Page 2
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