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London, Octi 21l Mr Harrison's attempt to convey frozen meat to England has completely; failed, .in consequence of the defective construction of the tanks prepared for its reception. The failure was anticipated shortly after the Norfolk left Melbourne. It was subsequently found on examination that the. meat spoilt the whole of the experimental 'shipment; consisting of twenty tons of beef and mutton, which had to* be thrown pverboard at the Cape.
Experiments were made by Devereli on board the Norfolk, with regard to utilising wave power as a propelling agent, and have been highly successful. Comte Chambourd conceded requirements submitted to him by President M'Mahon, but he reserves full, liberty of action for the future, but declares. he will never separate hinaself front the Conservatives. .
Thiers has* assumed the leadership of the Republican party, t ; ; ; . "' Proceedings in the trial of Bazaine have reached the examination of vthe Mar-! shal himself. Facts were adduced to show that political motives' dominated jn shap-; ing his 'conduct during the war. ' The German. Emperor's visit. to, yjenna resulted in a cotriplete political agreement between Austria and Germany.iin ; ; ■ ! : Profound dissensions have set in among Carlist leaders -and the military, ; Their forces are considerably weakened thereby. Senor , Oreiro, Commandant > of > the r Spanish squadron, will operate against the insurgents. V Obituary— Dr Candlish, the . eminent Scotch preacher. T '■■■'■"
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Grey River Argus, Volume XIII, Issue 1637, 3 November 1873, Page 2
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