LATE CABLES.

Gisborne Times, Volume X, Issue 1000, 19 September 1903, Page 3

LATE CABLES.

MISS ADA CBOSSLEY IN SYDNEY By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyrigh Beceivod 10.40 p.m,, Sept. 18. Sydney, Sept. 18. The Government launch was placed a the disposal of Mr Williamson, and a large party aboard welcomod Miss Crossley Congratulatory speeches wero mado b\ the Minister of Public Works and others and bouquets were presented. BOYAL ABTHUB. The Admiral has sailed in the Boyal Arthur for Singapore. HEAVY BAINS. The rain in some districts has been very heavy. Five and a half inches fell at Batoman’s Bay. Broken Hill has been greatly benefited, having fifteen months’ supply in the reservoir. THE ZEALANDIA.

'ilecoived 1.18 a,m., Sept. 19. Sydney, Sept. 18. Arrived, 5 p.m., Zealundia. PHIL MAY’S DRAWINGS. Phil May’s original drawings, published in the Bulletin, havo been auctioned ; 476 wdre sold at an average of 8 guineas, tho highest realising 16£gs. NORFOLK ISLAND NEWS. Norfolk Island, Sept. 18. A a meeting this morning of Comrnissioner Oliver’s Commission, Commissioner Bead outlined his intentions. Frances Nobbs, John Young, Gustavs Guintal, Charles Nobbs wero appointed to assist in selecting witnesses, and evidonco was given in tho afternoon. An agitation is on foot to socuro the inclusion with New Zealand in the steam service with Noumea and pledging support. A iottor and telegram was sont to Mr Soddon, who has sent a favorablo reply and awaits tho letter.