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(Pei- Pi•(>s Awn-uUi<>n. —Copyright.) Sydney, This day. The President of the conference of the Chambers of Commerce has aiiirmed the desirability of the early laying of trie Pacific cable, and is asking the co-operation of the Premiers of" the other colonies and making representation to the Imperial authorities on the subject. The new Japanese Consul has arrived. He states that his chief duty is to promote trade with Australia. Since the war there has been great development in Japanese manufactures, which be expects to lead to a largelv increased demand for Australian wool and other products. Melbourne, June 12. It is stated on good authority that Mr David Syme, proprietor of the Age newspaper, was otiered a knighthood, but declined. Adfxmde. June 12. Beard has been found guilty of the murder of Richards at Streaky Bay and sentenced to death. Hqbakt, This day. Dr Naylor, organist of York Cathedral, a passenger by the Ivaikora, who was visiting the colonies for the benefit of his health, died of apoplexy during the voyage.
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Hastings Standard, Issue 347, 14 June 1897, Page 3
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175AUSTRALIAN NEWS. Hastings Standard, Issue 347, 14 June 1897, Page 3
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