AUSTRALIAN CABLES.

Feilding Star, Volume XVII, Issue 66, 14 September 1895, Page 2

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WOMAN'S FRANCHISE IN N.S.W. (Per Press Association.) Adelaide, Sept. 12. At a meeting of the Hospital Board, Dr Perks, medical superintendent, submitted his resignation, consequent on the difficulty with the Government. The decision of the Government with regard to Nurse Graham was considered by the members, who were highly indignant at what was termed to be a threat to remove them from office at the earliest opportunity. Sydney. September 13. Willis' Bill provides for women having the same right of franchise as men, but is a saving clause prohibiting them from becoming candidates at elections. The Bilf was read a first time. Sailed— Hawke's Bay, for Auckland. Tbe atmospheric depression in the Australian Bight passed away towards Tasmania. A heavy thunderstorm passed over the New England District, and rain fell. A man named Whitely shot his wife near Dubbo and then attempted suicide by cutting his throat. The reason is not assigned. Melbourne, September 14 An old couple named Lane were burned to death in a cottage at Easternwick. James Mirams, ex-member of the Assembly, began action against the Argus, claiming £10,000 for libel in connection with his candidature at South Yarra election.