A UST RALIAN CABLES.
VICTORIAN AGENCY-GENERAL. (Per Press Association). Hobakt, April 18. Arrived at 9.30 a.m. — Kaikoura from London via Cape She sails again at 8 p ra. for Wellington. During a heavy gale the barque Deven port parted from her anchors and drifted ashore at Circular Head. The orew were landed in safety, and the ressel is in a safe position. This Day. Mr Kirker, general manager of the South British Insurance Company, has arranged|to submit for confirmation to the director's proposals for the purchase of the business of the Mutual Insurance Company, of Tasmania. All risks are to be taken over. Sydney, April 19. It is expected that the Government, in view of the Legislative Council's action with regard to the Governor's salary, will abolish allowances to the Governor's staff. A trial shipment of twenty carcases of chilled beef has been dispatched from Newcastle to London. A large quantity of spurious diamonds alleged to have come from South Africa, have been attempted to be placed on the market. Melbourne, April 19. The retrenchment in connection with the Agent-General's office includes the abolition of the Board of Advice and extra clerical assistance.
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Feilding Star, Volume XVI, Issue 246, 20 April 1895, Page 2
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193AUSTRALIAN CABLES. Feilding Star, Volume XVI, Issue 246, 20 April 1895, Page 2
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