AUSTRALIAN CABLES.
(Per Press Association.) Sydney, October 1. The barque Weathersfield, 106 days from London, was sighted off Kiama, and ordered on to Wellington. Melbourne, This Day. Two seams of hard black coal have been found at Frankton, 26 miles southeast of Melbourne. Thursday Island, This Day. Thebarqueutine Dayspring was totally wrecked on the north-west reef in Torres Straits. It is expected that the cargo and fittings will be saved Perth This Day. The bricklayers' trouble is increasing. Several masters have conceded their demands but the Builders and Contrac tors Association has resolved that no increase or reduction can be made without at least three months notice. Adelaide, This Day. The Commandant in his annual report proposes to establish peace footing of 1,000 officers and men, that number to be increased in time war to 3,600. Hobart, Oct. 2. Arrived— Ruahine from London at midnight, and she sails for Wellington at 3 p.m. to day.
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Feilding Star, Volume XVIII, Issue 81, 2 October 1896, Page 2
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155AUSTRALIAN CABLES. Feilding Star, Volume XVIII, Issue 81, 2 October 1896, Page 2
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