AUSTRALIAN CABLES.
By Telegraph—Press Association— Copyright Thursday Island, March. 13. Details of the wreck of the steamer Munchen show that she was going into a narrow passage at the entrance to Yap Harbor, and being struck by a sudden squab, was carried, on to a coral patch, where she remained, fast. Several big holes were knocked in the vessel’s bottom. The boats were lowered, and the passengers taken ashore first. The others on board were then saved. Greatperil attended the work, but good discipline was maintained. The mails and some cargo were saved. Ihe passengers lost heavily,
Sydney, March 13. An influential meeting of citizens decided to form an association to agitate for a reduction of members of the State Assembly. The barque Yillo Du Havre has arrived in tow of the steamer St. Louis from New Caledonia. The s.s. Gulf of Taranto sails for New Zealand on the 26th to ship troops. At the dispersal of local stud cattle by auction, the first day was devoted to Herefords. Piices were good. Mr James Stuckey, of New Zealand, secured four cows and heifers at prices ranging from 21 to 90 guineas. Advices from Noumea state that some Native chiefs refused to pay taxes. Forty soldiers were sent,to en- ! force payment, and an engagement took place, in which two Frenchmen I were killed.
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Gisborne Times, Volume V, Issue 62, 14 March 1901, Page 4
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